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Accounting & Bookkeeping

Course Description:

Welcome to the empowering world of Accounting & Bookkeeping! This comprehensive course equips you with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills to understand financial transactions, record them accurately, and generate essential financial reports. Through engaging videos and downloadable documents, you’ll master the accounting equation, double-entry bookkeeping principles, and gain a solid grasp of financial statements. Whether you’re aiming for a career in accounting, running your own business, or simply seeking financial literacy, this course empowers you to manage your finances with confidence.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the core principles of accounting and bookkeeping.
  • Master the accounting equation and its applications.
  • Apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions.
  • Prepare basic financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement.
  • Analyze financial statements to gain insights into a company’s financial health.
  • Utilize basic accounting software to streamline bookkeeping tasks.
  • Develop a strong foundation for further accounting studies or career pursuits.

Course Completion:

This course is designed for self-paced learning. There are no formal assessments; however, each module includes downloadable documents to solidify your understanding and offers opportunities for reflection on the presented concepts. Consider practicing your newly acquired skills by recording sample transactions in a practice accounting journal and creating a simple financial statement for a fictional business.

Additional Notes:

  • The course leverages high-quality YouTube videos from renowned accounting professionals, educators, and software companies.
  • Documents provide deeper dives into key topics and offer practical exercises, templates, and helpful cheat sheets.
  • Consider creating a supplementary resource list suggesting additional learning materials like books, articles, or podcasts on accounting software training and bookkeeping best practices.
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Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping

What is Accounting?
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping.
The Accounting Equation Explained Simply
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping.
The Importance of Bookkeeping for Businesses
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping.
Choosing the Right Accounting Software for Your Needs
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping.
📄 Demystifying Accounting & Bookkeeping: A Beginner’s Guide
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping.

The Accounting Cycle and Double-Entry Bookkeeping

The Accounting Cycle Explained Step-by-Step
Lesson 1 of 5 within section The Accounting Cycle and Double-Entry Bookkeeping. You must belong to the G.Club to access course content.
Double-Entry Bookkeeping: A Beginner’s Guide
Lesson 2 of 5 within section The Accounting Cycle and Double-Entry Bookkeeping. You must belong to the G.Club to access course content.
Understanding Debits and Credits
Lesson 3 of 5 within section The Accounting Cycle and Double-Entry Bookkeeping. You must belong to the G.Club to access course content.
Journalizing Transactions: Putting Theory into Practice
Lesson 4 of 5 within section The Accounting Cycle and Double-Entry Bookkeeping. You must belong to the G.Club to access course content.
📄 Mastering the Accounting Cycle: A Guide to Double-Entry Bookkeeping
Lesson 5 of 5 within section The Accounting Cycle and Double-Entry Bookkeeping. You must belong to the G.Club to access course content.

Financial Statements: Telling the Financial Story

The Balance Sheet Explained
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Financial Statements: Telling the Financial Story. You must belong to the G.Club to access course content.
Understanding the Income Statement
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Financial Statements: Telling the Financial Story. You must belong to the G.Club to access course content.
The Cash Flow Statement Demystified
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Financial Statements: Telling the Financial Story. You must belong to the G.Club to access course content.
Financial Statement Analysis: What the Numbers Tell Us
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Financial Statements: Telling the Financial Story. You must belong to the G.Club to access course content.
📄 Financial Statements: A Window into a Company’s Health
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Financial Statements: Telling the Financial Story. You must belong to the G.Club to access course content.

Putting it All Together: Practical Applications of Accounting & Bookkeeping

Common Bookkeeping Mistakes to Avoid
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Putting it All Together: Practical Applications of Accounting & Bookkeeping. You must belong to the G.Club to access course content.
Reconciling Your Bank Statements
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Putting it All Together: Practical Applications of Accounting & Bookkeeping. You must belong to the G.Club to access course content.
The Future of Accounting and Bookkeeping (AI)
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Putting it All Together: Practical Applications of Accounting & Bookkeeping. You must belong to the G.Club to access course content.