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About the Course

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....

Top reviews

CS

Jul 30, 2023

After taking this course, I can see where & how I can apply my skills and love for numbers. I am confident in my decision and cant wait to put all the pieces together.

Thank you, Coursera & Intuit!

JS

Jun 2, 2022

This course is so GOOD! I needed to brush up on my Bookkeeping Skills, and I am glad that I chose Coursera to help me do this. I love the Step by Step Lessons and the videos are AWESOME! Thank you!

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By Cathy R

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Jul 9, 2022

I learned a lot about bookkeeping concepts and practices. I like how the material was presented in a variety of formats and that there were practice quizzes throughout. The final exercise which involved entering transactions in the Genera Ledger , then the corresponding amounts in the Trial Balance and Income Statement helped pull a lot of the concepts and skills together for me.

By Demitrios F

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Feb 9, 2022

Broke down basic booking in a somewhat entertaining way that was easy to understand and had the ability to review the videos if I missed something. Well worth my time and effort to learn basic booking terminology. I also appreciated having experts weigh in on subjects that related to the topic because it brought some realities of the job to the course for students to learn from.

By Amber R M

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Apr 23, 2023

This was a great refresher course for those who have been out of the workforce for a long time and had prior experience working with basic excel and accounting/bookkeeping. Many things quickly came back to memory and understood a few new concepts as well. Great course for those wanting to start a job in bookkeeping, finance or accounting to see if you have the right skill set.

By Sara B

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Jan 6, 2022

This course is highly recommended for the newbie to accounting or to the experienced. I've been doing bookkeeping and accounting for almost 10 years and I found this course very helpful, fun, and engaging. I learned so much, it put so many pieces together and I wish I would have taken a course like this when I started bookkeeping. I'm excited for the next course. Thank you!

By Campy

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Mar 29, 2022

I thought this course helped me to clearly understand, step-by-step, the process of entering journal entries, understanding and working with Trial Balance, Adjusted Trial Balance, Income Statement, and more. I feel like I'm ready to try it out with my own company and/or as an entry-level bookkeeper, with an accountant overseeing my work, just in case I have questions.

By Brenna G

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May 15, 2022

Basic understanding of accounting terminology and engaging prompts. It's nice that the videos are not long and grueling, they're straight to the point. I appreciate the ability to go at my own pace according to my schedule. I really can't afford it according to the recommended time weekly and monthly fee. I am happy I can fast track to the best of my ability.

By xenia l t W

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Mar 6, 2023

This course helped me understand and overcome my anxiety around recording debits, credits, and the like.

I like the hands-on practice. That was a game changer, and I would run upstairs to a bookkeeper friend babbling about what I had learned, and she would smile at me with an approving look and a sense of, "Yes, finally!".

thank you!!!

By Chuntingyue X

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Feb 13, 2022

This course demonstrates the framework of accounting. After learning this course at my own pace, I understand how bookkeepers do general journal and general ledger in the good old times, and how they do it now with the help of QuickBooks.Now I know the accounting equation, what is liabilities, and how equity is calculated. etc.

By V. B

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Feb 8, 2022

I have to say listening to Bianca and Lou's dialogue kept me engaged. I actually loved their accents and the simple corny cartoons helped to pay attention to a boring subject like bookkeeping and accounting. The learning format was effective. The challenge will be to find a job in this field so I can apply what I've learned.

By Victoria B

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May 5, 2023

This course I found to be a lot of fun and very informational. I have an accounting degree of which obtained 20 years ago. So, although I have retained a lot of the knowledge when it comes to some of principles, I am a little rusty and really needed to brush up on it. I have thoroughly enjoyed this class so much. Thank you!

By C C

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Apr 23, 2023

I am so excited to have learned so much from this accounting course because I had been a bookkeeper but I had no certificate to back me up. I will continue and I will take the Intuit exam in the near future.

I thank Intuit and Coursera for the opportunity to be able to accomplish so much.

Sincerely,

Consuelo Cabrera

By Angelia H

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Aug 8, 2022

This course was very self explanatory, if you are good with learning on your own this is the right course for you! I received my certification in less than 2 months, I didn't have to get on everyday because it's very flexible and it goes into details on what you will learn. I wish anyone the best with your courses!

By carmz d c

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Jun 23, 2022

The course is very interactive with Bianca Bookkeeping Rescue. I like the testimonies of real bookkeepers imparting their knowledge on the challenges they've encountered and at the same time advising solutions and remedies on those challenges. The guidance in learning the Quickbooks is also great. Thanks for this!

By Ellena M B

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Sep 6, 2023

Great course - takes you through how to set up books from beginning and how to properly record transactions and follow thru with financial reporting. It does it using a case study that helps you really understand how to apply the basics to accomplish the goal of providing helpful information to the client.

By Prasanna S

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Oct 12, 2021

Thanks Coursera and intuit for the Quickbook Certifications with Interactive Learning nd Like a Story Telling with Bianca and Thanks for the Mentors and Advisors in this Course. Eg: Cladwell Academy. I recommend this even for Freebies to learn the idea before going to deep learning into the topic

By Sherina M S

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Mar 6, 2022

I'm very thankful I found this course which taught me so much with the really basic of bookkeping itself. I may still need to exercise more, but at least with this course I know a lot more than I used before. Looking forward to the next level of this kind of courses! Thanks Coursera and Intuit!!

By Selena D S

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Jan 23, 2023

It was very indepth and the course was engaging and it made learning easy. I will recommend this course to others who want to understand the basics of bookkeeping and gain a better understanding of how to communicate to clients what they need and why they need to maintain good reporting.

By Leah C

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Nov 15, 2022

This course was so much fun! The instructions were clear with supporting examples. The interactive coursework and quizzes were challenging but rewarding. I loved the fun storytelling aspect of the course, it kept me wanting to learn more and complete the course! I can't wait to continue!

By Madeline D

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Jan 30, 2023

Love the pacing and enthusiasm of this course (and Bianca). I think they managed to keep things interesting and fun enough when it could have been super dry. Also LOVE the advice from real-world professionals! Very helpful and encouraging for someone like me with no experience at all.

By Lisa P

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Nov 16, 2021

It was a great course. I like the fact that the information was given in small and simple-to-digest portions which enhanced the learning process for me. A lot of the information ended up being a refresher for me but I still enjoyed the course and would recommend it highly to anyone.

By Margaret P

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Jul 6, 2023

Excellent course for beginners-- I was challenged enough to struggle just a little.... but was comfortable enough to easily pass and actually learn from the course and have many take aways to improve my own skill set and knowledge- but also help me as I open my own small business!

By Tori W

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Aug 11, 2022

This course is very helpful and I learned alot from taking it. It breaks everything down and is easy to understand. The quizzes and assignments are straightforward and you get multiple attempts at passing them if you do not achieve a passing grade. I very much enjoyed this course.

By Voltaire

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Jul 28, 2023

This course made me want to know more about Bookkeeping (maybe even beyond it). I love the breakdown of each tutorial (although it needs more focus on the actual journal/ledger-trial balance) but that's the recipe for you to want to know more and be proactive about learning it.

By Ngọc T N

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Jul 27, 2022

Excellent course which is quite simple for beginners to understand. The course gives the fundamentals as well as guidance from specialists in the field. To keep up with the modern technological environment, simulation exercises and lectures on accounting software are provided.

By Beili L

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May 15, 2023

Fun course that taught a lot about the practice and concepts of bookkeeping. The real-life expert interviews were a good reprieve from the standard lectures. The overarching "setup" of the course as a Bookkeeping Consulting firm to a fictional client kept things interesting.