Bookkeeping basics
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Bookkeeping basics
This course is part of Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certificate
Instructor: Intuit Academy Team
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1 hour to complete
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What you'll 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'll gain
- Cash Flows
- Standard Accounting Practices
- General Ledger
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Equities
- Ledgers (Accounting)
- Bookkeeping
- Transaction Processing
- Financial Statements
- Business Ethics
- Financial Accounting
- Accounting Records
- Balance Sheet
- General Accounting
- Income Statement
- Journals
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This course is part of the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certificate
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