Bookkeeping basics
Completed by JoAnn Takasaki
November 18, 2025
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: Balance Sheet
- Category: Accounting Software
- Category: Standard Accounting Practices
- Category: General Ledger
- Category: Financial Reporting
- Category: Accounting
- Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Category: Equities
- Category: Ledgers (Accounting)
- Category: Bookkeeping
- Category: Financial Accounting
- Category: Accounting Records
