Course Curriculum
Bookkeeping Course Curriculum
8 courses
29.1 continuing education units (CEUs)
14 exams
3 submitted projects
Estimated completion time:
Fast track = 6 months
Average time = 12 months
Main Subjects
Orientation to Bookkeeping
In this course, you'll develop the necessary skills to ensure your success in the program. You'll learn how you can improve your study skills so you're able to use a number of tools that will help you to be successful. You'll then learn the basics of bookkeeping and the roles of a bookkeeper.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Identify skills needed to be a confident and independent online learner
Analyze the purpose and importance of balance sheet, bookkeeping, and their components in accounting
Assets, Liabilities, and Owner's Equity
In this course, you'll begin to learn the basics of bookkeeping. You'll learn what books are kept to track how an individual or business earns and spends money. You'll also learn about the three major components of bookkeeping: assets, liabilities, and owner's equity.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Identify the various functions of journal and ledger entries in accounting
Analyze the reporting procedures of various transactions in the general ledger
Revenue, Expenses, and Financial Reports
In this course, you'll start by learning how to set up revenue, expenses, and trial balances on standard bookkeeping forms. Then, you'll learn how to create various financial reports, including financial statements, ending balance sheets, and closing entries.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Analyze the importance of revenue, expenses, and trial balance in the accounting equation
Identify the elements and strategies associated with financial reports
Payroll and Wholesale Accounting
In this course, you'll learn about accounting for cash and payroll accounting, accrual accounting and inventory, and wholesale accounting.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Analyze the various accounting transactions of cash, banks, and employee payroll
Show the calculations of accrual accounting, cash sales, and the recording of merchandise inventory
Categorize the components of wholesale accounting and the methods used in evaluating them
End of Month Accounting
This course begins with a look at company assets, and then covers end-of-month and end-of-year accounting procedures. Then, you'll learn how to operate and utilize Windows programs, which you'll use throughout your Bookkeeping career as you keep electronic forms and records.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Distinguish between the various accounting activities and procedures used in maintaining ledgers and worksheets
Excel® for Bookkeeping
Microsoft® Office 2019 allows people to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases. This course will cover how to use MS Excel®. You’ll then study how to use MS Excel® to organize and format data, including charts, formulas, and more complex tables. Finally, you’ll complete a computer applications graded project, which will test the skills acquired in Excel®.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Identify how to create various Microsoft® Excel® documents
Produce a thorough Microsoft® Excel® 2019 spreadsheet
Computer Applications in Accounting - Quickbooks
This course is designed to help you develop an understanding of computerized accounting in conjunction with the QuickBooks software. Throughout this course, you'll work with QuickBooks, inputting data and transactions, viewing financial reports and statements, and more.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Explain the basic functions of QBO
Describe how to enter and track banking and business transactions
Summarize how to perform accounting for payroll and inventory in QBO
Prepare financial reports using QBO reporting processes
Bookkeeping Project
This course will apply everything you've learned in your Bookkeeping program. The graded project in this course will require you to call upon all of the skills you've learned to this point to complete a financial record. Be sure to revisit previous courses as needed to make sure you're prepared for this project.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Complete bookkeeping activities based on the knowledge learned throughout your program
Note: We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.
Career Diploma
6 - 12 months
If you have a sharp eye for detail and enjoy thinking critically to solve problems, becoming a bookkeeper could be the perfect career for you. With our online Bookkeeping classes, you can take the first steps toward a new job you enjoy while learning essential finance and accounting skills and exploring a career in business.
In our online Bookkeeping courses, you'll learn the fundamental skills and knowledge to begin an entry-level career in finance. Your bookkeeping courses include:
Assets, Liabilities, and Owner's Equity
Payroll and Wholesale Accounting
Computer Applications in Accounting - Quickbooks
Excel® for Bookkeeping
What you will learn
How to become certified in areas of bookkeeping by being able to carry out all bookkeeping tasks, including overseeing payroll and balancing accounts, according to accepted accounting procedures.
How to create financial reports using QuickBooks Online to complete bookkeeping tasks, ensure accuracy in receiving and recording payments, handle banking transactions, and monitor business accounts.
How to use Microsoft Excel® to organize and format data, including charts, formulas, and more complex tables.
How to apply proper procedures for receiving and recording cash, checks, and vouchers in compliance with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.

Our Proven
Learning Model
Empowering students to reach their professional goals
Flexible
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Start anytime
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No exam due dates
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Self-paced
Connected
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24/7 access to online resources
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Online student community
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Student Portal Help Center
Accessible
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Digital study guides
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Self-check quizzes
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Simulations and videos
Supportive
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Expert faculty
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Dedicated student services
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Robust learning resources
