Bookkeeping   

How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business. This program focuses on cash basis accounting.

No one will care more about the financial health of your business than you! It’s imperative that you understand how the process works and are able to complete the accounting cycle accurately and in a timely fashion. Even if you plan to outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still understand how the process works. No one should be clueless when it comes to the finances of their business.

The Bookkeeping Certificate courses must be taken in the below order (the classes build off each other):

- Understanding Debits and Credits

- General Ledger and Month End Procedures

- Closing Procedures and Financial Statements

How do you track the day-to-day financial transactions of your business? Whether you’re advancing in your career, running your own business, or working in a family enterprise, understanding the numbers is essential.

This course will teach you the fundamentals of bookkeeping, helping you understand how to record every penny that comes into and out of your business. You’ll learn how to create a chart of accounts that fits your needs and track both income and expenses accurately.

Key Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand debits and credits and how they affect your financial statements
2. Learn how to label accounts correctly and the importance of each category
3. Discover bookkeeping terminology and what it means for your financial health
4. Gain insight into the end-of-cycle process and understand the significance of your financial statements
5. Even if you outsource your bookkeeping, you’ll have a solid understanding of what happens with your business’s finances and the importance of staying informed