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Accounting Basics

Learn essential accounting skills to understand finances and make better business decisions.

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New to Accounting? This course helps you understand financial statements, assets, liabilities, and budgeting.

Learn to:

  • Understand key accounting terms
  • Analyze financial statements
  • Apply double-entry bookkeeping
  • Manage taxes and payroll

Features:

  • Bite-sized lessons
  • Skill assessments
  • Certificate
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Accounting Basics Course Outline 7 modules · 10 hours
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What is Accounting
Essential Accounting Terms
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Assets: Company Resources with Value
Liabilities: Company Debts
Owner's Equity: The Owner's Share
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Balance Sheet: A Financial Snapshot
Income Statement: Revenue and Expenses
Cash Flow Statement: Money Movement
Accounting Methods
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Double-Entry Bookkeeping (Debits & Credits)
Depreciation
Revenue Recognition
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Invoices
Receipts
Expenses
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
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Payroll
Cost of Goods Sold & Inventory
Taxes
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Choose Accounting Software
Bank Reconciliation
Basic Audits

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