This course is part of the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certificate

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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.

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Course 1 of 4 in the

Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certificate

Beginner Level

No previous bookkeeping or accounting experience required.

Approx. 16 hours to complete

English

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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

Basis Of Accounting
accounting software
Accounting Cycle
Creating Financial Statements
Double-Entry Bookkeeping System

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 1 of 4 in the

Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certificate

Beginner Level

No previous bookkeeping or accounting experience required.

Approx. 16 hours to complete

English

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Accounting Concepts and Measurement

4 hours to complete

19 videos (Total 29 min), 3 readings, 5 quizzes

19 videos

Welcome to Intuit's Bookkeeping Certification Program50sWelcome to Course 1: Bookkeeping Basics2mMeet Your Learning Guide1mIntroduction to Accounting1mOur Schedule33sIntroduction to the Bookkeeper Role and Learning Objectives2mHow Does a Bookkeeper Contribute to Clients' success?2mCommercial Break: Career Readiness Resource49sCommercial Break: Expert Advice2mLesson Summary and Wrap-Up50sIntroduction and Learning Objectives1mThe Accounting Principle2mAccounting Equation Summary27sNext on Bookkeeper Rescue31sDouble Entry Accounting Introduction and Overview1mDouble Entry Accounting35sAccount Types1mRecapping Journal Entries35sA Pro's Perspective on Debits and Credits2m

3 readings

Welcome Reading Bookkeeping Basics5mFour Key Elements of Bookkeeping Ethics5mUnderstanding Accounting Terminology5m

5 practice exercises

Welcome Practice Quiz2mRole of a Bookkeeper Practice Quiz6mAccounting Equation Practice Quiz8mDouble-Entry Accounting Practice Quiz14mAccounting Concepts and Measurement Assessment40m

Week2

Week 2

4 hours to complete

The Accounting Cycle (Part 1)

4 hours to complete

14 videos (Total 36 min)

14 videos

Introduction to Working with the General Journal and General Ledger (Part 1)1mChart of Accounts3mGeneral Ledger Summary38sIntroduction to Working with the General Journal and General Ledger (Part 2)40sOverview of Accounting Software49sTransaction Examples1mCreating a Journal4mRunning Reports54sIntroducing the Accounting Cycle5mStep 1 - Collect and Analyze Transactions2mStep 2 - Posting Transactions to the General Ledger1mStep 3 - Preparing an Unadjusted Trial Balance3mStep 4 - Preparing Adjusting Entries at the End of a Period2mStep 5: Preparing an Adjusted Trial Balance5m

4 practice exercises

General Ledger Practice Quiz10mJournal Entries Practice Quiz10mAccounting Cycle Practice Quiz6mAccounting Cycle (Part 1) Assessment40m

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

The Accounting Cycle (Part 2)

5 hours to complete

22 videos (Total 45 min)

22 videos

Introduction Learning Objectives50sSales Receipts2mSales Receipt vs Invoice2mLou Received a Check - Entering a Bank Deposit2mLou Writes a Check - Paying a Check to a Vendor2mLou Gives a Credit3mProcessing Transactions with QuickBooks Online Summary38sIntro and Objectives1mExpert Advice: Adjusting Entries49sCreating an Adjusted Trial Balance1mFinancial Statements and Closing the Books20sExpert Advice: Closing the Books5mIntroduction and Balance Sheet Overview1mQuickBooks Online Demo: The Balance Sheet2mHow to Read a Balance Sheet7mIncome Statement Overview23sQuickBooks Online Demo: The Profit and Loss Statement2mExpert Advice: Explaining the Income Statement to a Client1mStatement of Equity Overview1mCash Flow Statement Overview2mHow These Statements Work Together47sWrapping Up with Lou54s

4 practice exercises

Transactions Practice Quiz6mAdjustments Practice Quiz6mFour Core Financial Statements Practice Quiz10mAccounting Cycle (Part 2) Assessment40m

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Accounting Principles and Practices

4 hours to complete

16 videos (Total 48 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes

16 videos

You're Invited to Bianca's Bookkeeping Bootcamp!27sBootcamp Welcome18sIntroduction to Key Assumptions of Accounting and Reporting29sExpert Advice on Key Assumptions1mJob Readiness Commercial55sIntroduction to the Periodicity Assumption and Learning Objectives47sOverview of the Periodicity Assumptions and Its Significance3mOverview of the Revenue Recognition Principle and Example8mOverview of the Matching Principle and Example11mLesson Summary and Wrap39sIntroduction and Objectives35sCash-Basis Accounting5mAccrual Method of Accounting3mHybrid Accounting5mAccounting Methods in QuickBooks Online3mLesson Summary and Wrap40s

2 readings

Bookkeeping Basics Case Study1hTake the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping exam10m

5 practice exercises

Key Assumptions Part 1 Practice Quiz8mKey Assumptions Part 2 Practice Quiz10mPeriodicity Assumption Practice Quiz15mAccrual vs Cash-Basis Practice Quiz6mBookkeeping Basics Case Study Quiz30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM BOOKKEEPING BASICS

by SOJun 18, 2022

This is a great course, it explains all concepts in a very easy to understand language. I suggest adding more practice/examples on journal entries and ledgers, how to transfer from JE to GL.

by ECOct 21, 2022

Loved this course. It clearly explained Journal Entries and reminded me of how much I know and still need to learn. I have always JE's but now I am ready to take them on. Great Great course!

by MSAug 9, 2022

I enjoyed learning from this course Bookkeeping Basics. Having had zero knowledge about Bookkeeping and limited knowledge about Finance. Content and practice videos were easy to follow.

by SRFeb 18, 2023

Very instructional, especially for a beginner! Sometimes it would be hard to follow- the screen a bit fuzzy, and some people's voices were a lot quieter than others. Good information- okay format.

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About the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certificate

Whether you are starting out or looking for a career change, the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping program prepares you for a variety of jobs in public accounting, private industry, government, and non-profit organizations—and for the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping exam. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about solving clients’ problems, this program is for you. You’ll gain a foundational understanding of accounting principles and an introduction to QuickBooks Online through hands-on practice working with real-world accounting scenarios. Upon completion, you’ll be ready to take the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping exam. With this certification, you will be qualified to apply for a position as a bookkeeper at Intuit QuickBooks Live or anywhere in the field. To learn more, visit https://academy.intuit.com/. Build a foundation of bookkeeping concepts and accounting measurement.

Learn how to work through the phases of the accounting cycle to produce key financial statements. Practice interpreting and analyzing financial statements to make key business decisions. You will need access to spreadsheet software (Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers or the equivalent) for some activities in this course. No previous accounting or bookkeeping experience necessary. Disclaimer: While this program aims to provide you with bookkeeping skills, completion is not a guarantee, or condition, of employment at Intuit or in the bookkeeping field.

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