Bookkeeping basics
Completed by Alice Howard
July 26, 2026
13 hours (approximately)
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What you will 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.
Skills you will gain
- Category: Standard Accounting Practices
- Category: Transaction Processing
- Category: Bookkeeping
- Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Category: Equities
- Category: Financial Reporting
- Category: Accounting
- Category: Accounting Software
- Category: Business Ethics
- Category: Balance Sheet
- Category: General Accounting
- Category: Financial Statements
