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About the Course

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....

Top reviews

CS

Jul 30, 2023

After taking this course, I can see where & how I can apply my skills and love for numbers. I am confident in my decision and cant wait to put all the pieces together.

Thank you, Coursera & Intuit!

KG

Jul 20, 2022

This course was well put together. I used to feel so intimidated by finances. The interactive videos and practice exercises do a fantastic job of explaining concepts learned throughout this course.

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By Ngọc T N

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Jul 27, 2022

Excellent course which is quite simple for beginners to understand. The course gives the fundamentals as well as guidance from specialists in the field. To keep up with the modern technological environment, simulation exercises and lectures on accounting software are provided.

By Beili L

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May 15, 2023

Fun course that taught a lot about the practice and concepts of bookkeeping. The real-life expert interviews were a good reprieve from the standard lectures. The overarching "setup" of the course as a Bookkeeping Consulting firm to a fictional client kept things interesting.

By Jontavian B

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Sep 14, 2023

This Coursera course has prepared me to take the exam I'm sure I can pass it thanks to the assistance of this Bootcamp. Going back and looking at how much time and effort I put into making sure I get out of the field I am in and into the career i've always wanted to be in.

By Stephanie L

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Sep 27, 2022

The very best thing about this course is that the student is taught the basics of double entry accounting, even though QuickBooks software simplifies the process of creating a journal. Learning it the old fashioned way will make the student even stronger as a bookkeeper.

By Miranda K

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Oct 28, 2022

This course is very informative and provides a great foundation for bookkeeping. However, I would advise a review session before moving onto the case study at the end of the course just to refresh some of the information provided at the beginning. Great course overall.

By Timothy R

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Apr 27, 2023

I got exactly what I wanted from the course. I finally broke through the mind fog of debits and credits, and learned why things worked. I thought I really had a handle on the course until the final assignment. It really forced me to see if I knew as much as I thought.

By Robin S

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Jun 24, 2022

This is a bit too basic I believe. I understand that this is online and so on but it seems as soon as the class was about to get good, that was it.

I liked the interactive videos with questions for me to work on, I thought the discussion questions were unnecessary.

By Elizabeth R

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Nov 3, 2021

Easy to follow with clear explanations. I felt like I had too much information thrown at me in college, scattered everywhere that it was difficult to pull it all together at work. I am grateful to get back to basics and create a solid foundation to become a CPA.

By Ambreen A

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Jan 6, 2022

This course covers the basics of accounting from as basic as debit credit entries to the complex general ledger entries, creating and reading different financial statements , In short it prepares the ground to easily understand the complex world of Accounting.

By Ashfaq A K

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Jan 5, 2022

This course seems basic but it really helps a lot to widens your scope of learning to the maximum edge of accounting knowledge. The part(s) accounting of principles, bookkeeper's ethical position and workbook assignment project at the end ere really helpful.

By Linda D

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Feb 23, 2023

I'm enjoying every minute I spend learning. The test was a tad daunting, but I kept up with it, on paper as long as it took to understand elements I had learned along the way. One thing I did drive home to myself, there are no shortcuts in Bookkeeping! :)

By Juan M V

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Apr 1, 2023

The course is well explained, exercises are easy to follow, but you must be careful when you write the numbers. I would like to thank for the opportunity for taking the course. I will continue my learning and all four courses.

Sincerely,

Juan M. Verhelst

By Sultan M

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Sep 4, 2022

This is realy an awsome course. The thing I like most in this course is the interaction with learners that makes a learner well educated. I want to give a big thanks to my instructors as well as Coursera and Intuit for their valuable support.

By Joshua D

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Mar 30, 2022

Most of this was review from University days. However, it did clear up some stuff i remember confusing me before. Great refresher and format for helping solidify your knowledge if you have already taken some Accounting classes in University.

By Diego E

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Jul 4, 2021

So far this is one of the best courses I have taken on Coursera. The content is engaging and it sticks. I even surprised myself by how well I did on the quizzes. Definitely give the voice actress more gigs, Bianca is an excellent teacher :)

By Geoffrey C D I

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Sep 4, 2022

Real Nuts and bolts plus learning the actual principles and assumptions that few courses teach. The use of Bianca and her Bookkeeper Re$cue service as a vehicle of a mentor makes the whole learning process friendlier and less threatening.

By Lisa Z

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Dec 23, 2021

I don't think I have every enjoyed a course more! The animation and humor just makes this course so much fun. So enjoyable. Thank you for having such a great course - great material but offered in such a fun and interesting way! Bravo!

By Fame K B

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Sep 5, 2021

This course was so necessary for me. The visuals and tutorials were great. This really clarified all the principles and calculations I've done in my college courses and brought them into real life scenarios. It was really fun! Thanks.

By Rod P

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Aug 7, 2023

A few weeks ago, I had a very loose understanding of the lessons taught in the bookkeeping basics course. I feel very prepared to continue into the bookkeeping academy course. The presentation of material was nothing short of excellent!

By joanne f

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Dec 20, 2022

I do learn in this course and gain a lot of knowledge in bookkeeping in a Layman's term that's why I did not have a hard time completing every practical exam at the end of the week's course. Thank you for doing such a thing like this.

By Rhonda

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Nov 12, 2022

Very thorough course and it is broken down and easy to understand. The quizzes were based on what was learned and makes sure you are understanding and grasping the concepts. I thought it was a great course glad I chose to take it.

By Anna P

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Oct 31, 2021

I needed to refresh my memory of the accounting basics. The course was fun and and well organized.

I liked it that there were videos or the professionals giving the advice as well as the interactive story about Loo and his business.

By Shannon B

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Apr 11, 2024

This is a good refresher course for those working in the bookkeeping profession and need to refreshen their skills. This is also a good course for those who have never worked in bookkeeping profession before. Very user friendly!

By Hassan G

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Sep 26, 2023

The course content is well-structured and easy to follow, making complex financial concepts accessible to learners of all levels. The instructors are engaging, and their teaching style fosters a supportive learning environment.

By Tabitha B

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Apr 16, 2024

I have been paying for classes with an online college and even though the information is the same, those class videos are 8+ years old and difficult to understand. I immediately grasped the information with this course though.