This course is a clear guide to tracking transactions, preparing reports, and managing your business's finances. It simplifies tax preparation and bookkeeping tasks with QuickBooks Online and other cloud-based tools.

Bookkeeping For Dummies
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Empfohlene Erfahrung
Empfohlene Erfahrung
Was Sie lernen werden
Use QuickBooks Online for secure and efficient bookkeeping
Understand tax laws and prepare compliant financial reports
Track business operations through journals, ledgers, and financial statements
Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben
- Kategorie: Small Business AccountingSmall Business Accounting
- Kategorie: Tax PreparationTax Preparation
- Kategorie: Payroll ReportingPayroll Reporting
- Kategorie: Balance SheetBalance Sheet
- Kategorie: Financial AccountingFinancial Accounting
- Kategorie: Cloud-Based IntegrationCloud-Based Integration
- Kategorie: Inventory AccountingInventory Accounting
- Kategorie: Ledgers (Accounting)Ledgers (Accounting)
- Kategorie: Payroll ProcessingPayroll Processing
- Kategorie: Cash ReceiptsCash Receipts
- Kategorie: BookkeepingBookkeeping
- Kategorie: Financial ReportingFinancial Reporting
- Kategorie: Financial Statement AnalysisFinancial Statement Analysis
- Kategorie: Accounts ReceivableAccounts Receivable
- Kategorie: Income StatementIncome Statement
- Kategorie: Financial StatementsFinancial Statements
- Kategorie: Cash HandlingCash Handling
- Kategorie: PayrollPayroll
- Kategorie: Accounts Payable and ReceivableAccounts Payable and Receivable
Werkzeuge, die Sie lernen werden
- Kategorie: QuickBooks (Accounting Software)QuickBooks (Accounting Software)
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August 2026
26 Aufgaben
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In diesem Kurs gibt es 25 Module
This module provides an introduction to basic bookkeeping practices, focusing on financial record analysis, journal maintenance, and the importance of internal controls. Learners will gain practical skills in managing small business finances effectively and efficiently.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video2 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
2 Lektüren•Insgesamt 14 Minuten
- Introduction•6 Minuten
- Keeping Journals•8 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Understanding Basic Accounting Concepts•16 Minuten
This module introduces the foundational concepts of bookkeeping, including essential terminology, the accounting cycle, and the principles of double-entry bookkeeping. Learners will gain an understanding of how to track financial transactions effectively and make informed business decisions based on accurate records.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video4 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
4 Lektüren•Insgesamt 21 Minuten
- Introduction•5 Minuten
- Other Common Terms•6 Minuten
- Waiting for Funds with Cash-Basis Accounting•5 Minuten
- Seeing Double with Double-Entry Bookkeeping•5 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Bookkeeping Fundamentals•16 Minuten
This module introduces learners to the foundational elements of a Chart of Accounts, covering how to classify financial transactions into assets, liabilities, and revenue accounts. It explains the importance of organizing financial data and how to track business performance effectively. Learners will gain practical skills in setting up and interpreting financial records.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video4 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
4 Lektüren•Insgesamt 28 Minuten
- Introduction•6 Minuten
- Current Assets•7 Minuten
- Laying Out Your Liabilities•6 Minuten
- Recording the Money You Make•9 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Financial Road Map Fundamentals•16 Minuten
This module covers the role and function of general ledgers in business accounting, including how to create, post, and correct entries. Learners will gain practical skills in maintaining accurate financial records and identifying errors in accounting systems.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video2 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
2 Lektüren•Insgesamt 14 Minuten
- Introduction•6 Minuten
- Posting Entries to the Ledger•8 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Fundamentals of the General Ledger•16 Minuten
This module provides an in-depth look at the importance of journals in tracking financial transactions, including cash disbursements, purchase records, and the process of posting journal data to accounts. Learners will gain practical knowledge on how to manage and organize financial information effectively.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video4 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
4 Lektüren•Insgesamt 26 Minuten
- Introduction•7 Minuten
- Following Outgoing Cash•6 Minuten
- Keeping Track of Purchases•6 Minuten
- Posting Journal Information to Accounts•7 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Fundamentals of Accounting Journals•16 Minuten
This module covers the fundamentals of computerized bookkeeping systems, including how to choose, customize, and implement accounting software to improve accuracy and compliance in small business operations.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video3 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
3 Lektüren•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Introduction•5 Minuten
- Sage 50 Accounting•6 Minuten
- Customizing Software to Match Your Operations•5 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Computer Options for Bookkeeping•16 Minuten
This module covers essential practices for managing cash flow, documentation, and staff roles to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency in a business setting. Learners will gain practical knowledge on controlling cash, maintaining proper paperwork, and establishing secure financial procedures.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video6 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
6 Lektüren•Insgesamt 36 Minuten
- Introduction•5 Minuten
- Deciding on Types of Checks•5 Minuten
- Petty Cash Accounts•7 Minuten
- Keeping the Right Paperwork•5 Minuten
- Figuring Out What to Keep and for How Long•7 Minuten
- Dividing Staff Responsibilities•7 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Managing Financial Controls and Documentation•16 Minuten
This module covers essential strategies for protecting financial data in online bookkeeping systems. It explores the implementation of strong authentication methods, access controls, and data encryption to prevent security breaches. Learners will gain practical knowledge on how to create and maintain secure financial operations.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video2 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
2 Lektüren•Insgesamt 9 Minuten
- Introduction•5 Minuten
- Developing Employee Controls and Permissions•4 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Securing Financial Data Online•16 Minuten
This module covers the essential processes of tracking purchase costs, managing inventory value, and optimizing purchasing and bill management. Learners will gain practical skills in recording initial inventory costs, understanding inventory valuation methods, and effectively managing accounts payable to support business profitability and operational efficiency.
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1 Video5 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
5 Lektüren•Insgesamt 21 Minuten
- Introduction•4 Minuten
- Entering Initial Cost•4 Minuten
- Managing Inventory and Its Value•5 Minuten
- Comparing the Methods•5 Minuten
- Staying on Top of Your Bills•3 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Inventory Management and Financial Implications•16 Minuten
This module covers the essential processes of tracking sales, recording cash and credit transactions, managing accounts receivable, and handling sales discounts. Learners will gain practical skills in maintaining accurate financial records and making informed business decisions based on sales data.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video4 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
4 Lektüren•Insgesamt 22 Minuten
- Introduction•5 Minuten
- Recording Cash Transactions in the Books•5 Minuten
- Recording Store Credit Transactions in the Books•5 Minuten
- Tracking Sales Discounts•7 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Sales and Financial Obligations•16 Minuten
This module covers the essential processes of managing employee payroll, including wage determination, tax withholding, and benefits administration. Learners will gain practical knowledge on how to calculate pay for hourly employees and understand the tax implications of various benefits. It provides a comprehensive overview of payroll management for business owners and HR professionals.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video5 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
5 Lektüren•Insgesamt 31 Minuten
- Introduction•6 Minuten
- Determining Wage and Salary Types•6 Minuten
- Figuring Out Federal Withholding Tax•4 Minuten
- Tax-exempt Benefits•6 Minuten
- Calculating Payroll for Hourly Employees•9 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Employee Payroll and Benefits Fundamentals•16 Minuten
This module provides an in-depth look at employer-paid taxes, including Social Security and Medicare, and explains the process of filing Form 941 and other government payroll reports. Learners will gain an understanding of compliance requirements, unemployment tax obligations, and practical steps for managing payroll responsibilities.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video3 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
3 Lektüren•Insgesamt 18 Minuten
- Introduction•5 Minuten
- Completing Unemployment Reports and Paying Unemployment Taxes•5 Minuten
- Filing and Paying Unemployment Taxes to State Governments•8 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Employer Tax Obligations and Reporting•16 Minuten
This module covers the fundamentals of asset depreciation, including methods like straight-line and units of production, how to calculate cost basis, and the impact of depreciation on financial statements. Learners will gain practical knowledge of how businesses allocate long-term asset costs over time.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video3 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
3 Lektüren•Insgesamt 18 Minuten
- Introduction•6 Minuten
- Delving into the Cost Basis•6 Minuten
- Units of Production•6 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Depreciating Your Assets•16 Minuten
This module covers the principles of calculating and recording interest for business loans, including both simple and compound interest. It provides practical insights into tracking interest income and managing long-term liabilities, helping learners understand how to maintain accurate financial records.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video3 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
3 Lektüren•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Introduction•6 Minuten
- How Credit Card Interest Is Calculated•6 Minuten
- Major Purchases and Long-Term Debt•4 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Interest and Debt Management Fundamentals•16 Minuten
This module teaches learners how to verify cash accuracy, close cash journals, and reconcile bank and credit card statements. It provides practical skills for ensuring financial records align with physical cash and bank balances. Learners will gain confidence in managing cash flow and maintaining accurate financial records.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video4 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
4 Lektüren•Insgesamt 23 Minuten
- Introduction•6 Minuten
- Closing the Cash Journals•6 Minuten
- Reconciling Your Credit Card Statements•6 Minuten
- Reconciling Bank Accounts•5 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Cash Handling and Financial Verification•16 Minuten
This module focuses on the process of closing journals in accounting, covering accuracy checks, adjustment postings, and the importance of summarizing financial data for reporting. Learners will gain practical skills in verifying journal entries and using both manual and computerized systems effectively.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video3 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
3 Lektüren•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Introduction•7 Minuten
- Analyzing Summary Results•5 Minuten
- Checking Out Computerized Journal Records•4 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Journal Management and Financial Accuracy•16 Minuten
This module focuses on techniques for verifying the accuracy of financial records through trial balances, error detection in double-entry systems, and using accounting software to ensure reliable financial reporting. Learners will gain practical skills in identifying discrepancies and leveraging technology for accurate bookkeeping.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video2 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
2 Lektüren•Insgesamt 11 Minuten
- Introduction•6 Minuten
- Testing Your Balance Using Computerized Accounting Systems•5 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Evaluating Financial Accuracy Through Accounting Practices•16 Minuten
This module covers the essential process of making adjusting entries in accounting, including allocating prepaid expenses, recognizing unpaid salaries, and calculating depreciation. Learners will gain a practical understanding of how to ensure accurate financial reporting through proper adjustments.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video3 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
3 Lektüren•Insgesamt 18 Minuten
- Introduction•5 Minuten
- Allocating Prepaid Expenses•6 Minuten
- Recognizing Unpaid Salaries and Wages•7 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Adjusting the Books•16 Minuten
This module teaches learners how to create and interpret balance sheets, focusing on the identification and classification of assets, liabilities, and equity. It covers the process of taking a financial snapshot of a business and understanding the role of long-term investments and equity in financial reporting.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video3 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
3 Lektüren•Insgesamt 18 Minuten
- Introduction•3 Minuten
- Long-term Assets•6 Minuten
- Naming Your Investments•9 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Fundamentals of Balance Sheet Analysis•16 Minuten
This module covers the creation and interpretation of income statements, focusing on their role in business decision-making. Learners will understand how to calculate key financial metrics such as net sales, cost of goods sold, and return on equity. The content also explores how to use income statements to evaluate business performance and profitability.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video4 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
4 Lektüren•Insgesamt 21 Minuten
- Introduction•6 Minuten
- Drawing the Remaining Amounts from Your Worksheet•6 Minuten
- Using the Income Statement to Make Business Decisions•5 Minuten
- Return on Equity•4 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Financial Statement Analysis and Reporting•16 Minuten
This module provides a comprehensive overview of the year-end payroll and reporting process, including the preparation and submission of essential forms like W-2s and W-3s. Learners will gain practical knowledge on gathering employee data, understanding federal requirements, and ensuring accurate reporting to regulatory agencies.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video2 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
2 Lektüren•Insgesamt 14 Minuten
- Introduction•8 Minuten
- Sending in Wage Reports•6 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Year-End Payroll and Reporting Essentials•16 Minuten
This module provides an overview of how different business structures impact tax responsibilities. Learners will gain an understanding of tax reporting requirements for sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations, along with managing sales tax obligations. It equips learners with the knowledge to make informed decisions about business taxation.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video2 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
2 Lektüren•Insgesamt 13 Minuten
- Introduction•6 Minuten
- Tax Reporting for Sole Proprietors•7 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Taxation Fundamentals for Business Owners•16 Minuten
This module guides learners through the essential steps of preparing accounting records for a new cycle, including closing temporary accounts and maintaining balance sheet accounts. It covers the purpose and timing of closing entries and how to transition financial data to start a new accounting period accurately.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video1 Lektüre1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 8 Minuten
- Prepping the Books for a New Accounting Cycle - The Reading•8 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Preparing Financial Records for a New Accounting Cycle•16 Minuten
This module provides essential strategies for effective business cash management through bookkeeping practices. Learners will gain insights into tracking cash flow, balancing entries, and monitoring payments to improve financial decision-making.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video1 Lektüre1 Aufgabe
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 5 Minuten
- Top Ten Ways to Manage Your Business Cash with Your Books - The Reading•5 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
- Business Cash Management Fundamentals•16 Minuten
This module provides an overview of key financial accounts essential for accurate bookkeeping, focusing on cash, receivables, payables, and equity. It helps learners understand the role of each account in financial tracking and decision-making. By the end, students will be able to identify and apply these critical accounts in real-world scenarios.
Das ist alles enthalten
1 Video1 Lektüre2 Aufgaben
1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
- Overview•1 Minute
1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 5 Minuten
- Top Ten (Okay, Eleven) Most Important Accounts for Any Bookkeeper - The Reading•5 Minuten
2 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 116 Minuten
- The Bookkeeping For Dummies Final Assessment•100 Minuten
- Essential Accounting Accounts for Bookkeepers•16 Minuten
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