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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!

KG

Jul 20, 2022

This course was well put together. I used to feel so intimidated by finances. The interactive videos and practice exercises do a fantastic job of explaining concepts learned throughout this course.

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By Christopher G

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Nov 3, 2021

Garbage. Crappy cartoons with zero information. Then the first actual test is 100% information not covered. At all.

By Richard M

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May 31, 2022

So far a bit immature. Not interested in the format. Not learning anything. Just being entertained by a cartoon.

By Amsi

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May 21, 2023

Went through the whole thing only to find out that if you don't live in the US you can't take the final exam

By Lisa B

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Sep 25, 2022

I failed the Intuit Certified Bookeeping Professional Exam! I was only prepared for the accounting basics.

By Daniel R

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Jul 1, 2023

Left with more questions and confusion than when I entered. This was a total waste of my time and money!

By Jeremy S

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Jul 8, 2023

Annoying videos. They can't just teach things, everything has to have a mind-numbing framing device

By Muhammad F S

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Aug 17, 2021

I,m trying to submit last quiz. it didn't accept my three answers as I;m damn sure it is write.

By Kristen O

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Nov 5, 2021

The cartoon used to present this information is obnoxious. I would not recommend this course.

By Sylvia R

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Jul 24, 2023

Very superficial

By Orkhan M

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Jan 18, 2022

so light

By Christopher L

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Oct 16, 2021

The only assignment that I found confusing, or that I feel may give some students a particularly difficult time, is the second to last assignment, or the "case study" that is required to be completed in order to complete the final quiz. I just found that certain elements were poorly described and not detailed enough. Also, the invoices for the Smiths and the Martins are mixed up: the description says that the Martin's are invoiced for $250 though the General Journal shows $750 and vice versa regarding the Smith family. This greatly confused me for a short while until I took a closer look at the paid invoices at the end of the month. Other than this one technical issue, the course should be smooth sailing for any student as long as they pay attention and read over the material carefully. And TAKE NOTES!

By K B

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Sep 25, 2021

I have applied for the Financial Aid and I want to thank you first for accepting my application. First impression when I started the course, funny. Why? Because Bianca is so awesome and her sense of humor is one of a kind. It helped me feel engaged in the discussions and not get bored. I also like when there's first an issue with Lou, and then Bianca will help him solve it. The most important part were the statement by some experts about certain topics in the course and the discussions after learning new things. Another amazing part of this experience is the walk through in the QuickBooks Online especially that Bookkeepers and Accountant use this software a lot. I may also use my learnings and experience in the future when I apply for a job. I am planning on taking the next 3 courses too.

By Michael C

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Feb 11, 2024

Overall course was great it had good clear objectives to meet and topics to understand. The final course for bookkeeping basics was very helpful. Attempting to calculate my own values for "Lou" the fictitious client using the chart of accounts, general journal and general ledger to complete values for the income statement was extremely helpful. My suggestion is after a student completes the assignment and also completes the exam related to that assignment, if a student enters a incorrect answer. Show them how to obtain the correct value for those items on the income statement instead of just displaying the correct value because then the student won't see what or how they have calculated incorrectly, it can help prevent future mistakes and give the student a better understanding.

By Yvonne S

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Feb 5, 2022

This is a five star class it is easy to learn of course you will have to take notes, and you can pass it. As long as you invest the time and really focus on the subject. I have taken Accounting one and Accounting two and this course is a brigdge between them because not only does it gives an overview of accounting concepts, but I honestly felt like I was back in my accounting courses. The resources are very helpful. The Quickbook software also added to a rounded foundation in Bookkeeping. I loved this course and I recommend it to everyone. You will not be disappointed!!!!!

By Rima D

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Nov 16, 2022

First, I would like to thank Coursera for offering us this opportunity to learn the bookkeeping basics.

Second, I am so grateful for Bianca for teaching us with her amazing way. Bianca's efforts pushed me to overcome all the difficulties and gave me the determination to continue and to give my best.

Third, I am impressed by the quality of the information and the whole program. It was really amazing and worth it! especially the quiz and the activities are so interesting

I did not regret enrolling this course and I am looking forward the other courses.

By Elizabeth E

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Feb 20, 2023

I have taken a small accounting class before, so the concepts were not entirely foreign to me. I thought the material was well-presented, well-organized, and easy to understand. I read a lot of complaints about the animated characters, but I honestly thought that they helped make great examples of the content and kept it from being monotonous and boring! For the price I paid, I felt like this course was a great value. I am looking forward to the remainder of the courses in this series.

By Tawanna D

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Aug 25, 2022

I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Glad that I decided to go forward and take this course! This course was so fun, informative, helpful and I am having fun learning in the process. I was stalling with different sites and hesitant to go forward in doing what it takes to secure my future in accounting. One day, I will be able to say I did it and i'll be your future bookkeeper/auditor. It's coming and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Thank you, Coursera and "Bianca" lol. On to the next step!!!

By Altijani A A S

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Jul 30, 2023

I completed the Intuit Bookkeeping Basics course on July 30, 2023, before taking this course I don't have any idea about Bookkeeping. I think the quality of the content is good.

The course covered the essential and basic topics of bookkeeping. The course also included practical exercises and quizzes to test my understanding and skills. I learned a lot from this course

I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn or improve their bookkeeping skills.

By Rais H

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Mar 14, 2024

Good morning, teachers. How was your night? I hope as you are doing well this morning, thanks to God. I am a citizen of Ukraine. I had medical business in the city of Truskavets in the Lviv Oblast of Ukraine. Likewise, I have a medical license in Ukraine. I have some experience with war. Now I want to get a career as a marketer and bookkeeper in the USA. I learned a lot from your course. I appreciate you, and I am very grateful for the knowledge that you give to people.

By Fernando A

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Jul 31, 2022

Bianca is surprisingly pleasant and easy to follow. Adding comments and further instruction by live professionals and experts makes the course feel personal. I haven't taken any purely online courses so I wasn't sure what to expect. However I did believe it was going to be rather cut and dry. A lot of reading and tiring exercise, after exercise. The format is very, very easy and inviting. I don't dread getting to the course. Nice job so far.

By Laryn C G

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May 29, 2022

I thought the course was very informative. The course was easy to get through because of the reality TV show setting. Using a the business owner Lou to demonstrate the bookkeeper's role in helping a business owner made bookkeeping clear and less obscure to me. The teacher Bianca gave clear expanations of most of the topics and the real bookkeepers used throughout the course are very helpful in explaining the key concepts used in the real world.

By Ithabeleng H

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Sep 5, 2023

I LEARNED A LOT OF NEW AND INTERESTING THINGS ON THIS COURSE. I ONLY THOUGHT THAT BOOKKEEPERS ONLY DEAL WITH BALANCING BOOKS OF ACCOUNTS NOTHING MORE THAN THAT. BUT I ALSO LEARNED THAT THEY ALSO ARE RESPONSINBLE WITH MANAGING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, GENERATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RECORDING FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS. THIS COURSE HAS OPENED MY MIND ON A LOT OF THINGS, I NOW ETHICAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF A BOOKKEEPER.

By Sunil A

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Jul 11, 2023

Thank you so much to the Coursera team and the Intuit Academy for creating such a valuable platform for learners to advance their education and careers. The course's style and format made it highly understandable, allowing us to grasp the concepts quickly. This platform is truly helpful for those looking to learn and improve their resumes in order to obtain an education, secure better jobs, and build a brighter future.

By Patricia E

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Jul 2, 2022

I truly enjoyed this course! I can't wait to take Assets in Accounting, Liabilities in Accounting, and Analyzing Financial Statements. Coursera is very user friendly, and the staff are awesome to work with! If it weren't for Coursera/Intuit's excellent courses in Bookkeeping, I wouldn't have been able to totally absorb so much about bookkeeping! Did I mention that I love Coursera's extremely cheap prices?

By Lisa P

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Jul 26, 2022

I am a complete beginner when it comes to bookkeeping. This course helped me to better understand not only the role of a bookkeeper, but also what a bookkeeper does from a practical standpoint. The case study at the end of the course was a little tough at first, but after some independent research and looking over notes, I understood how to properly use the general ledger to create a financial statement.