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.
Bookkeeping basics
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Bookkeeping basics
This course is part of Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certificate
Instructor: Intuit Academy Team
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What you'll 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'll gain
- Equities
- Ledgers (Accounting)
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting
- Transaction Processing
- Balance Sheet
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Income Statement
- Cash Flows
- General Ledger
- Business Ethics
- General Accounting
- Financial Statements
- Accounting Records
- Financial Accounting
- Standard Accounting Practices
- Journals
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Reviewed on Jun 30, 2022
Excellent information! All of the information was easy to understand and follow. I loved how the program was laid out and the information included. Very comprehensive for basic information.
EC
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2022
Loved this course. It clearly explained Journal Entries and reminded me of how much I know and still need to learn. I have always JE's but now I am ready to take them on. Great Great course!
