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.

Tracking expenses, liabilities, and equity

Tracking expenses, liabilities, and equity
This course is part of Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certificate

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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.
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There are 6 modules in this course
This module introduces the concept of financial obligations and their role in a business’s accounting system. You will explore different types of liabilities, how they appear in financial statements, and the relationship between liabilities, equity, and the accounting equation.
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This module teaches how to record and manage current liabilities, including accounts payable, lines of credit, deferred revenue, and sales tax payable. You will explore how these liabilities impact the accounting equation and practice recording related transactions accurately in financial statements.
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This module explores how to record and manage long-term liabilities, such as loans, mortgages, and other long-term financial obligations. You will practice using amortization schedules to allocate principal and interest, track loan balances, and accurately reflect these liabilities in financial statements.
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This module introduces the payroll process and teaches how to record payroll transactions accurately. You will explore payroll systems, tax withholdings, employee classifications, and journal entries to ensure compliance and proper financial reporting.
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This module explores how bookkeepers record and report equity to reflect a business owner’s financial interest in the company. You will analyze how investments, withdrawals, and retained earnings affect the accounting equation and overall financial health.
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This module reinforces key bookkeeping concepts related to expenses, liabilities, and equity. You will apply your knowledge through glossary challenges and realistic scenarios that demonstrate how transactions affect financial statements and the accounting equation.
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Reviewed on Sep 16, 2022
As a hands on learner I really appreciate the practice that is provided through case studies and quick quizzes to test our knowledge as we progress through the course.
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2021
There where a few glitchy modules or places where the math didn't add up. Also, there was no way to reach out for clarification if I didn't understand on a quiz.
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024
Course needs a walk through on how the answers were found for journal entries, general ledger, balance sheets, and income statements for the workbooks
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