This course covers the basic procedures involved in recording financial entries in Journals and Ledgers. Upon completing this course, you will be able to analyze and record various business transactions. You will also learn about the accounting cycle, posting transactions, accrual accounting, and cash accounting. You will also have the opportunity to practice these skills through a series of activities that provide real world experience.
This course is part of the Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Recording Transactions in the General Journal
Posting Transactions for the General Journal to the Ledger
The Trial Balance & Correcting Entries
Accrual Accounting vs. Cash Accounting
Reviews
- 5 stars81.92%
- 4 stars16.86%
- 1 star1.20%
TOP REVIEWS FROM RECORDING IN JOURNALS & POSTING IN LEDGERS
Quick and practical course on the topic. Some minor errors in the assessment questions needs to be refreshed.
The examples given made the accounting principles clear and understandable.
Excellent course! Easy to understand and follow. The instructor is extremely clear in walking through the terms and examples. Recommended definitely!
Easy to understand, clear and simple instructions.
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