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Bookkeeping basics

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.

Status: Ledgers (Accounting)
Status: Accounting
BeginnerCourse13 hours

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LL

4.0Reviewed Jun 11, 2022

The course was set up very well but, I would have just preferred to have some sort of workbook that allowed us practice with every aspect of documentation. Repetition makes me better.Thank you.

JJ

4.0Reviewed Jul 17, 2024

The animated narrator was overly jokey and had an irritating voice. The character should talk less and be more serious. It was better when the accountants/bookkeepers were talking, more useful.

BQ

4.0Reviewed May 28, 2022

​I got stuck at the end. When adding all of the debits I had to choose the multiple choice that was closest rounding down. all of my ither answers were correct based off of my journal entry.

SB

4.0Reviewed Mar 18, 2022

V​ery basic but well done course for an introduction to bookkeeping concepts. It is not a hands-on how-to course but does provide a basic overview of the bookkeeper position and some terminology.

KG

5.0Reviewed Jul 20, 2022

T​his course was well put together. I used to feel so intimidated by finances. The interactive videos and practice exercises do a fantastic job of explaining concepts learned throughout this course.

CC

4.0Reviewed Nov 7, 2022

This is a preparation course, good information but you will still have to take the exam which cost $150. It would of been nice to coursera to explain this from the start. Do better coursera.

JH

4.0Reviewed Feb 24, 2025

Great information. I wish that it was more hands-on. Also, Bianca's voice is VERY annoying - I wanted to mute her and only read. I recommend having a voice that does not have a heavy accent.

MN

5.0Reviewed Dec 2, 2025

It's a great course to begin the courses. I it made me learn a lot of things. just wish there could be more hands on the actual Quickbooks pages since, I like more hands on more task of learning.

SR

4.0Reviewed Feb 18, 2023

Very instructional, especially for a beginner! Sometimes it would be hard to follow- the screen a bit fuzzy, and some people's voices were a lot quieter than others. Good information- okay format.

DN

4.0Reviewed Dec 7, 2021

​Some language is not clear and some details regarding debits and credits were not covered thoroughly enough for me, a beginner. Otherwise it's a good coure presented in a very user friendly way!

MB

5.0Reviewed Nov 5, 2024

Whoever wrote this course and designed the characters and integration of real people needs a RAISE. I loved every second of this material, in spite of its occasional dryness. Bianca is hysterical!

JD

4.0Reviewed Jan 31, 2025

The course was informative and worthwhile. I think that Course and QuickBooks should team up to that the QuickBooks practice should take you to the actual QBO site; more accurate hands on training.

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