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There are 6 modules in this course
In the final course of this certificate, you will apply your skills towards financial statement analysis. If you have the foundational concepts of accounting under your belt, you are ready to put them into action in this course. Here, you will learn how to reconcile different types of accounts, check for accuracy, and troubleshoot errors. Additionally, you will practice how to apply different analytical methods to key financial statements and understand how these methods inform a variety of business decisions.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
-Describe and illustrate the use of a bank reconciliation in controlling cash
-Outline the purpose of financial statements in relationship to decision making
-Describe basic financial statement analytical methods
-Apply quantitative skills to analyze business health
Courses 1-3 in the Intuit Bookkeeping Professional Certificate, or the equivalent, are recommended prerequisites for this course.
This module explains the bookkeeper’s essential role in the financial analysis process. You will explore how accurate recordkeeping, reconciliation, and financial reporting support accountants and business owners in evaluating performance and making informed decisions.
What's included
1 assignment1 plugin
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1 assignment•Total 25 minutes
Quiz: Financial analysis - The bookkeeper's role•25 minutes
1 plugin•Total 30 minutes
Financial analysis - The bookkeeper's role•30 minutes
What is reconciliation?
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module explains the reconciliation process and its importance in maintaining accurate and reliable financial records. You will explore how to compare internal records with external statements, identify discrepancies, and manage source documents effectively.
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1 assignment1 plugin
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1 assignment•Total 25 minutes
Quiz: What is reconciliation?•25 minutes
1 plugin•Total 90 minutes
What is reconciliation?•90 minutes
Reconciling accounts
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module guides learners through the process of reconciling various types of accounts and identifying common reconciliation errors. You will practice comparing records, resolving discrepancies, and correcting entries to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.
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1 assignment1 plugin
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1 assignment•Total 25 minutes
Quiz: Reconciling accounts•25 minutes
1 plugin•Total 120 minutes
Reconciling accounts•120 minutes
Examining financial statements
Module 4•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module introduces the four key financial statements—balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of equity—and how they work together to show a business’s financial health. You will practice analyzing and interpreting these statements to support informed decision-making.
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1 assignment1 plugin
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1 assignment•Total 25 minutes
Quiz: Examining financial statements•25 minutes
1 plugin•Total 180 minutes
Examining financial statements•180 minutes
Analyzing business performance
Module 5•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module introduces key financial ratios and metrics used to assess a business’s liquidity, efficiency, solvency, and profitability. You will practice calculating and interpreting these ratios to evaluate performance, identify trends, and compare results against industry benchmarks.
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1 assignment1 plugin
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1 assignment•Total 25 minutes
Quiz: Analyzing business performance•25 minutes
1 plugin•Total 240 minutes
Analyzing business performance•240 minutes
Summary activity and exam: Reconciling accounts and examining financial statements
Module 6•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module reinforces key concepts related to reconciliation and financial analysis. You will apply their knowledge of financial statements and ratios through practical activities that assess business liquidity, solvency, and profitability.
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1 reading1 assignment2 plugins
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1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Take the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping exam•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 105 minutes
Exam: Reconciling accounts and examining financial statements•105 minutes
2 plugins•Total 35 minutes
Summary activity: Reconciling accounts and examining financial statements•30 minutes
Closing the books on Intuit Academy Bookkeeping•5 minutes
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Reviewed on Oct 2, 2022
Good course. Learned a lot. Some glitches in the course that need to be fixed. Good value and recommend to anyone without recent bookkeeping experience.
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Reviewed on May 21, 2026
The course was fairly easy to get through. There were a few areas that could have used more attention and some errors throughout, but overall, I feel I learned something and enjoyed the course.
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Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024
This is an exceptional course. I recommend it to anyone who wants to do bookkeeping as a career, or someone who is starting as an accountant.
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