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Intuit Academy Bookkeeping: Balance Books Like a Boss Professional Certificate
Intuit

Intuit Academy Bookkeeping: Balance Books Like a Boss Professional Certificate

Launch your career in bookkeeping. Gain the professional skills you need to succeed in the bookkeeping field. No degree or prior experience required.

Intuit Academy Team

Instructor: Intuit Academy Team

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4.6

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2 months at 10 hours a week
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4.6

(7,505 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
2 months at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Earn a Certificate
With paid plans

What you'll learn

  • Build a foundation of basic bookkeeping concepts and accounting measurement.

  • Learn how to work through the various phases of the accounting cycle to produce key financial statements.

  • Practice interpreting and analyzing financial statements to make key business decisions.

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Professional Certificate - 4 course series

Bookkeeping Basics

Bookkeeping Basics

Course 116 hours

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

Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, General Ledger, Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Balance Sheet, Ledgers (Accounting), Small Business Accounting, Income Statement, Accounting Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct, and Accounting Records
Assets in Accounting

Assets in Accounting

Course 218 hours

What you'll learn

  • Summarize the common types of assets a business may have.

  • Describe the importance of control over inventory.

  • Outline how depreciation expense is reported on an income statement.

  • Illustrate how transactions can be recorded in terms of the resulting change in the elements of the accounting equation.

Skills you'll gain

Balance Sheet, Depreciation, Bookkeeping, Asset Management, Inventory Accounting, Financial Statements, Lease Contracts, Accounting, Inventory Control, Operating Expense, Fixed Asset, Capital Expenditure, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Property Accounting, and Accounting Records

What you'll learn

  • 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.

Skills you'll gain

Accounting, Balance Sheet, Sales Tax, Bookkeeping, Equities, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Financial Accounting, Mortgage Loans, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Tax Compliance, Loans, Payroll Tax, and Payroll Processing
Financial Statement Analysis

Financial Statement Analysis

Course 418 hours

What you'll learn

  • Describe and illustrate the use of a bank reconciliation in controlling cash.

  • Outline the purpose of financial statements in relationship to decision making.

  • Describe basic financial statement analytical methods.

  • Apply quantitative skills to analyze business health.

Skills you'll gain

Financial Statement Analysis, Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Analysis, Sales Tax, Business Metrics, Equities, Payroll, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Accounting, and Balance Sheet

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Intuit Academy Team
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