This course is part of the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certificate

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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.

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Course 1 of 4 in the

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Beginner Level

No previous bookkeeping or accounting experience required.

Approx. 16 hours to complete

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What you will learn

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.

Skills you will gain

Basis Of Accounting
accounting software
Accounting Cycle
Creating Financial Statements
Double-Entry Bookkeeping System

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Course 1 of 4 in the

Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certificate

Beginner Level

No previous bookkeeping or accounting experience required.

Approx. 16 hours to complete

English

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Accounting Concepts and Measurement

4 hours to complete

19 videos (Total 29 min), 3 readings, 5 quizzes

19 videos

Welcome to Intuit's Bookkeeping Certification Program50s

Welcome to Course 1: Bookkeeping Basics2m

Meet Your Learning Guide1m

Introduction to Accounting1m

Our Schedule33s

Introduction to the Bookkeeper Role and Learning Objectives2m

How Does a Bookkeeper Contribute to Clients' success?2m

Commercial Break: Career Readiness Resource49s

Commercial Break: Expert Advice2m

Lesson Summary and Wrap-Up50s

Introduction and Learning Objectives1m

The Accounting Principle2m

Accounting Equation Summary27s

Next on Bookkeeper Rescue31s

Double Entry Accounting Introduction and Overview1m

Double Entry Accounting35s

Account Types1m

Recapping Journal Entries35s

A Pro's Perspective on Debits and Credits2m

3 readings

Welcome Reading Bookkeeping Basics5m

Four Key Elements of Bookkeeping Ethics5m

Understanding Accounting Terminology5m

5 practice exercises

Welcome Practice Quiz2m

Role of a Bookkeeper Practice Quiz6m

Accounting Equation Practice Quiz8m

Double-Entry Accounting Practice Quiz14m

Accounting Concepts and Measurement Assessment40m

Week

Week 2

4 hours to complete

The Accounting Cycle (Part 1)

4 hours to complete

14 videos (Total 36 min)

14 videos

Introduction to Working with the General Journal and General Ledger (Part 1)1m

Chart of Accounts3m

General Ledger Summary38s

Introduction to Working with the General Journal and General Ledger (Part 2)40s

Overview of Accounting Software49s

Transaction Examples1m

Creating a Journal4m

Running Reports54s

Introducing the Accounting Cycle5m

Step 1 - Collect and Analyze Transactions2m

Step 2 - Posting Transactions to the General Ledger1m

Step 3 - Preparing an Unadjusted Trial Balance3m

Step 4 - Preparing Adjusting Entries at the End of a Period2m

Step 5: Preparing an Adjusted Trial Balance5m

4 practice exercises

General Ledger Practice Quiz10m

Journal Entries Practice Quiz10m

Accounting Cycle Practice Quiz6m

Accounting Cycle (Part 1) Assessment40m

Week

Week 3

5 hours to complete

The Accounting Cycle (Part 2)

5 hours to complete

22 videos (Total 45 min)

22 videos

Introduction Learning Objectives50s

Sales Receipts2m

Sales Receipt vs Invoice2m

Lou Received a Check - Entering a Bank Deposit2m

Lou Writes a Check - Paying a Check to a Vendor2m

Lou Gives a Credit3m

Processing Transactions with QuickBooks Online Summary38s

Intro and Objectives1m

Expert Advice: Adjusting Entries49s

Creating an Adjusted Trial Balance1m

Financial Statements and Closing the Books20s

Expert Advice: Closing the Books5m

Introduction and Balance Sheet Overview1m

QuickBooks Online Demo: The Balance Sheet2m

How to Read a Balance Sheet7m

Income Statement Overview23s

QuickBooks Online Demo: The Profit and Loss Statement2m

Expert Advice: Explaining the Income Statement to a Client1m

Statement of Equity Overview1m

Cash Flow Statement Overview2m

How These Statements Work Together47s

Wrapping Up with Lou54s

4 practice exercises

Transactions Practice Quiz6m

Adjustments Practice Quiz6m

Four Core Financial Statements Practice Quiz10m

Accounting Cycle (Part 2) Assessment40m

Week

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Accounting Principles and Practices

4 hours to complete

16 videos (Total 48 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes

16 videos

You're Invited to Bianca's Bookkeeping Bootcamp!27s

Bootcamp Welcome18s

Introduction to Key Assumptions of Accounting and Reporting29s

Expert Advice on Key Assumptions1m

Job Readiness Commercial55s

Introduction to the Periodicity Assumption and Learning Objectives47s

Overview of the Periodicity Assumptions and Its Significance3m

Overview of the Revenue Recognition Principle and Example8m

Overview of the Matching Principle and Example11m

Lesson Summary and Wrap39s

Introduction and Objectives35s

Cash-Basis Accounting5m

Accrual Method of Accounting3m

Hybrid Accounting5m

Accounting Methods in QuickBooks Online3m

Lesson Summary and Wrap40s

2 readings

Bookkeeping Basics Case Study1h

Take the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping exam10m

5 practice exercises

Key Assumptions Part 1 Practice Quiz8m

Key Assumptions Part 2 Practice Quiz10m

Periodicity Assumption Practice Quiz15m

Accrual vs Cash-Basis Practice Quiz6m

Bookkeeping Basics Case Study Quiz30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM BOOKKEEPING BASICS

by DDOct 8, 2022

very good introductory course. It really helped me understand the basics of bookkeeping. I wish there were more examples and practice questions (with more detailed explanation on the case)

by LLJun 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.

by MSAug 9, 2022

I enjoyed learning from this course Bookkeeping Basics. Having had zero knowledge about Bookkeeping and limited knowledge about Finance. Content and practice videos were easy to follow.

by BJMay 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.

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About the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping 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.

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