Master the fundamental building blocks of professional accounting that every successful business relies on for accurate financial reporting. Understanding GAAP principles and double-entry bookkeeping isn't just about following rules—it's about building the foundation for sound financial decision-making.This Short Course was created to help accounting professionals accomplish accurate financial record-keeping through systematic application of GAAP standards and double-entry principles. By completing this course, you'll be able to explain why specific GAAP principles govern transaction recording, connect accrual basis and matching principles to practical journal entries, and confidently prepare recurring entries, adjusting entries, and closing entries that maintain the accounting equation balance.By the end of this course, you will be able to:- Understand how key GAAP principles impact the recording of daily accounting entries- Apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record various types of journal entriesThis course is unique because it bridges theoretical accounting standards with hands-on journal entry practice, showing you exactly how GAAP principles translate into the daily work of recording financial transactions with precision and regulatory compliance.To be successful in this project, you should have a background in basic business concepts and familiarity with financial statements.

GAAP & Double-Entry Bookkeeping

GAAP & Double-Entry Bookkeeping
This course is part of Bookkeeping Foundations and General Ledger Management Specialization

Instructor: Hurix Digital
Access provided by Interbank
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What you'll learn
GAAP principles ensure financial statements are consistent, comparable, and trustworthy across all organizations and industries.
Accrual basis and matching principle create accurate reporting by recording events when they occur, not when cash changes hands.
Double-entry bookkeeping maintains accounting equation balance, providing error detection and complete audit trails for transactions.
Revenue recognition principles define precise conditions for recording income, preventing premature recognition of earnings.
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There are 2 modules in this course
Learners will master the foundational GAAP principles and their practical application in analyzing and recording business transactions accurately.
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2 videos2 readings2 assignments
Learners will master the systematic application of double-entry bookkeeping to record recurring transactions, adjusting entries, and closing entries while maintaining accounting equation balance.
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