Intuit

Bookkeeping Basics

This course is part of Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certificate

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What you'll learn

  • 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.

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Course

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, you'll be introduced to the role of a bookkeeper and gain an understanding of how to use the accounting equation and double-entry accounting.

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19 videos3 readings5 quizzes6 discussion prompts5 plugins

In this module, you will learn about the accounting cycle and how bookkeepers use the general journal and general ledger to record and keep track of business transactions.

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14 videos4 quizzes3 discussion prompts8 plugins

In this module, you will learn how bookkeepers using accounting software to record transactions. You will also further your understanding of the accounting cycle by learning how to create trail balances and produce financial statemnets.

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22 videos4 quizzes2 discussion prompts11 plugins

In this final module for Course 1, you will gain an understanding of key accounting assumptions and principles and learn about the different types of accounting methods bookkeepers use.

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16 videos2 readings5 quizzes4 discussion prompts2 plugins

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