Bookkeeping basics
Completed by Melissa Butcher
November 29, 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: Standard Accounting Practices
- Category: General Ledger
- Category: Cash Flows
- Category: General Accounting
- Category: Balance Sheet
- Category: Transaction Processing
- Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Category: Accounting Software
- Category: Equities
- Category: Ledgers (Accounting)
- Category: Bookkeeping
- Category: Income Statement
