Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certificate

Launch your career in bookkeeping. Gain the professional skills you need to succeed in the bookkeeping field. No degree or prior experience required.

Instructor:

Intuit Academy Team

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4 Months

Under 4 hours of study a week

English

Beginner Level

No prior experience required.

100% Self-Paced

Learn on your own time

Build job-ready skills by learning from the best

Get started in the in-demand field of bookkeeping with a Professional Certificate from Intuit. Learn bookkeeping and accounting fundamentals, including asset types, liability, equity, and financial statement analysis, and gain hands-on practice with real-world scenarios.

Common job titles: Bookkeeper, Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Payable Specialist

¹Lightcast™ Job Postings Report (median with 0-2 years experience), United States, 9/1/21-9/1/22.
²Based on Cousera learner outcome survey responses, United States, 2021.

$42,600
median entry-level salary¹

32%
of certificate grads started a new career²

403,543
in-demand job openings in bookkeeping¹

¹Lightcast™ Job Postings Report (median with 0-2 years experience), United States, 9/1/21-9/1/22.
²Based on Cousera learner outcome survey responses, United States, 2021.

Skills you will gain

Double-Entry Bookkeeping System
Bookkeeping
Bank Reconciliations
Accounting Concepts and Measurement
Basis Of Accounting
accounting software
Accounting Cycle
Creating Financial Statements
Accounts receivable and cash receipts
Inventory costing methods
PP&E Accounting
Asset Accounting

About this 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.

Applied Learning Project

In this program, you will dive deep into realistic customer scenarios to apply your knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting. You’ll get to review and reconcile accounts, record business transactions, and balance books to produce key financial statements for a variety of business types.

If you are looking to take the QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification exam, sign up for the ProAdvisor Program or log into your existing QBO Accountant subscription.

What you will learn

Build a foundation of basic bookkeeping concepts and accounting measurement.
Learn how to work through the various phases of the accounting cycle to produce key financial statements.
Practice interpreting and analyzing financial statements to make key business decisions.

What is a Professional Certificate?

Build the Skills to Get Job Ready

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Hands-On Projects

Apply your skills with hands-on projects and build a portfolio that showcases your job readiness to potential employers. You'll need to successfully finish the project(s) to earn your Certificate.

Earn a Career Credential

When you complete all of the courses in the program, you'll earn a Certificate to share with your professional network as well as unlock access to career support resources to help you kickstart your new career. Many Professional Certificates have hiring partners that recognize the Professional Certificate credential and others can help prepare you for a certification exam. You can find more information on individual Professional Certificate pages where it applies.

There are 4 Courses in this Professional Certificate

Course1

Course 1

Bookkeeping Basics

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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.

Course2

Course 2

Assets in Accounting

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In this second course, you will dive deeper into the world of bookkeeping and focus on accounting for assets. If you are familiar with bookkeeping basics, such as double entry accounting, you are ready for this course. You will gain an understanding of common asset types, learn how to account for inventory, calculate cost of goods sold, and work with Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E). Upon completing this course, you will use your new knowledge of assets to record transactions and produce financial statements for increasingly complex business situations.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: -Summarize the common types of assets a business may have -Describe the importance of control over inventory -Outline how depreciation expense is reported on an income statement -Illustrate how transactions can be recorded in terms of the resulting change in the elements of the accounting equation. Course 1 Bookkeeper Basics, or the equivalent, is a recommended prerequisite for this course.

Course3

Course 3

Liabilities and Equity in Accounting

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355 ratings

In this third course, you will learn about liability and equity accounts and its effect on the balance sheet. If you have mastered bookkeeping basics and understand accounting assets, you are ready to jump into Liabilities and Equity in Accounting. You will explore the various types of liability, including: current and long term, payroll, and sales tax. Additionally, you will learn about the equity portion of the accounting equation and how to account for changes in owner’s equity.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: -Describe the three main characteristics of liabilities. -Demonstrate an understanding of the basic payroll accounting functions and tasks. -Compare and contrast the different types of equity -Use the accounting equation to describe the financial position of an organization. Courses 1 and 2 in the Intuit Bookkeeping Professional Certificate, or the equivalent, are recommended prerequisites for this course.

Course4

Course 4

Financial Statement Analysis

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268 ratings

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.

Instructor

Intuit Academy Team

93,736 Learners

4 Courses

Offered by

Intuit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the refund policy?
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Can I just enroll in a single course?
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Certificate, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Certificate. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
How long does it take to complete the Professional Certificate?
This Specialization should take approximately 40 hours to complete. Courses are self-paced, so you can progress at any speed you feel comfortable—whether that’s within a month or over several months.
What background knowledge is necessary?
While no degree is required, you should possess strong analytical and mathematical skills. Additionally, you should be detail-oriented and organized.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
While courses in this specialization can be taken in any order, we strongly suggest following the sequence below unless you have previous bookkeeping or accounting experience:
1. Bookkeeping Basics 2. Assets in Accounting 3. Liabilities and Equity in Accounting 4. Financial Statement Analysis
Will I earn university credit for completing the Professional Certificate?
No university credit is provided.
What will I be able to do upon completing the Professional Certificate?
You will be ready to take the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping exam. Becoming certified demonstrates your knowledge and skills to employers. https://academy.intuit.com/

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Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certificate

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