Bookkeeping Basics
This is the first course in a series of four that will give you the skills needed to start your career in bookkeeping. If you have a passion for helping clients solve problems, this course is for you. In this course, you will be introduced to the role of a bookkeeper and learn what bookkeeping professionals do every day. You will dive into the accounting concepts and terms that will provide the foundation for the next three courses.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 16 hours
- Course by Intuit
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This is the first course in a series of four that will give you the skills needed to start your career in bookkeeping. If you have a passion for helping clients solve problems, this course is for you. In this course, you will be introduced to the role of a bookkeeper and learn what bookkeeping professionals do every day. You will dive into the accounting concepts and terms that will provide the foundation for the next three courses. You will learn how to work your way through the accounting cycle and be able to read and produce key financial statements. By the end of this course, you will be able to: -Define accounting and the concepts of accounting measurement -Explain the role of a bookkeeper and common bookkeeping tasks and responsibilities -Summarize the double entry accounting method -Explain the ethical and social responsibilities of bookkeepers in ensuring the integrity of financial information. No previous bookkeeping or accounting experience required.Modules
Introduction to Bookkeeping Basics
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- Welcome Practice Quiz
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- Meet and Greet
5
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- Welcome to Intuit's Bookkeeping Certification Program
- Welcome to Course 1: Bookkeeping Basics
- Meet Your Learning Guide
- Introduction to Accounting
- Our Schedule
1
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- Welcome Reading Bookkeeping Basics
Role of Bookkeeper and the Nature of Financial and Managerial Accounting Information
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- Role of a Bookkeeper Practice Quiz
4
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- Reflect on Your Goals
- Research Activity: Types of Businesses You Could Work For
- Reflection: How would you respond?
- Role of Bookkeeper Discussion
5
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- Introduction to the Bookkeeper Role and Learning Objectives
- How Does a Bookkeeper Contribute to Clients' success?
- Commercial Break: Career Readiness Resource
- Commercial Break: Expert Advice
- Lesson Summary and Wrap-Up
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- Four Key Elements of Bookkeeping Ethics
The Accounting Equation
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- Accounting Equation Practice Quiz
1
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- End of The Accounting Equation Discussion
4
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- Introduction and Learning Objectives
- The Accounting Principle
- Accounting Equation Summary
- Next on Bookkeeper Rescue
Overview of double-entry accounting
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5
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- Double-Entry Accounting Practice Quiz
- Accounting Concepts and Measurement Assessment
5
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- Double Entry Accounting Introduction and Overview
- Double Entry Accounting
- Account Types
- Recapping Journal Entries
- A Pro's Perspective on Debits and Credits
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- Understanding Accounting Terminology
Working with the General Journal and General Ledger (Part 1)
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- General Ledger Practice Quiz
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- Details, Details, Details
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- Introduction to Working with the General Journal and General Ledger (Part 1)
- Chart of Accounts
- General Ledger Summary
Working with the General Journal and General Ledger (Part 2)
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- Journal Entries Practice Quiz
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- Reflecting on the General Ledger
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- Introduction to Working with the General Journal and General Ledger (Part 2)
- Overview of Accounting Software
- Transaction Examples
- Creating a Journal
- Running Reports
The Accounting Cycle
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- Accounting Cycle Practice Quiz
- Accounting Cycle (Part 1) Assessment
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- Accounting Cycle
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- Introducing the Accounting Cycle
- Step 1 - Collect and Analyze Transactions
- Step 2 - Posting Transactions to the General Ledger
- Step 3 - Preparing an Unadjusted Trial Balance
- Step 4 - Preparing Adjusting Entries at the End of a Period
- Step 5: Preparing an Adjusted Trial Balance
Processing Transactions with QuickBooks Online
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- Transactions Practice Quiz
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- What would you say to Lou?
- Reflect on Your Learning
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- Introduction Learning Objectives
- Sales Receipts
- Sales Receipt vs Invoice
- Lou Received a Check - Entering a Bank Deposit
- Lou Writes a Check - Paying a Check to a Vendor
- Lou Gives a Credit
- Processing Transactions with QuickBooks Online Summary
Creating the Adjusted Trial Balance and Closing Journal Entries
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- Adjustments Practice Quiz
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- Intro and Objectives
- Expert Advice: Adjusting Entries
- Creating an Adjusted Trial Balance
- Financial Statements and Closing the Books
- Expert Advice: Closing the Books
The four core financial statements
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- Four Core Financial Statements Practice Quiz
- Accounting Cycle (Part 2) Assessment
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- Introduction and Balance Sheet Overview
- QuickBooks Online Demo: The Balance Sheet
- How to Read a Balance Sheet
- Income Statement Overview
- QuickBooks Online Demo: The Profit and Loss Statement
- Expert Advice: Explaining the Income Statement to a Client
- Statement of Equity Overview
- Cash Flow Statement Overview
- How These Statements Work Together
- Wrapping Up with Lou
Key Assumptions of Financial Accounting and Reporting
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- Key Assumptions Part 1 Practice Quiz
- Key Assumptions Part 2 Practice Quiz
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- Discussing Key Assumptions
- Key Assumptions Discussion
5
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- You're Invited to Bianca's Bookkeeping Bootcamp!
- Bootcamp Welcome
- Introduction to Key Assumptions of Accounting and Reporting
- Expert Advice on Key Assumptions
- Job Readiness Commercial
The Periodicity Assumption and Its Accounting Implications
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- Periodicity Assumption Practice Quiz
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- Reflect on the Periodicity Assumption
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- Introduction to the Periodicity Assumption and Learning Objectives
- Overview of the Periodicity Assumptions and Its Significance
- Overview of the Revenue Recognition Principle and Example
- Overview of the Matching Principle and Example
- Lesson Summary and Wrap
Accrual Versus Cash-Basis Accounting
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- Accrual vs Cash-Basis Practice Quiz
- Bookkeeping Basics Case Study Quiz
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- Reflect on Accounting Methods
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- Introduction and Objectives
- Cash-Basis Accounting
- Accrual Method of Accounting
- Hybrid Accounting
- Accounting Methods in QuickBooks Online
- Lesson Summary and Wrap
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- Bookkeeping Basics Case Study
- Take the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping exam
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"Bookkeeping Basics" is a foundational course in Business & Management, designed by Coursera to kickstart your career in bookkeeping. Taught by expert instructors, this 960-minute course introduces bookkeeping roles, accounting concepts, and financial statement preparation. Ideal for beginners with no prior experience, it covers essential skills like double-entry accounting and ethical responsibilities. Available through a Starter subscription, this course is perfect for those passionate about helping clients and eager to learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping.
Intuit Academy Team