Course Title: Basic Bookkeeping Course

Course Description:
Welcome to the Basic Bookkeeping Course, where you will gain essential skills and knowledge to efficiently manage your finances and accounting tasks using Bookkeeping software. This course is designed for beginners and individuals looking to acquire a solid foundation in accounting and bookkeeping using Bookkeeping as a powerful tool.

Course Objectives:
1. Introduction to Bookkeeping: Understand the purpose and features of Bookkeeping, including its interface, navigation, and basic functionalities.

2. Setting Up Your Company: Learn how to create a company profile in Bookkeeping, including inputting essential information, such as business name, address, and fiscal year.

3. Chart of Accounts: Discover how to set up and manage your chart of accounts, including income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.

4. Recording Transactions: Master the art of entering and categorizing transactions, including sales, expenses, deposits, and payments, ensuring accurate financial records.

5. Bank and Credit Card Reconciliation: Learn how to reconcile your bank and credit card accounts in Bookkeeping to ensure your records align with your financial institution’s statements.

6. Generating Financial Reports: Explore the various financial reports Bookkeeping can generate, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to gain insights into your business’s financial health.

7. Managing Invoices and Bills: Discover how to create and manage invoices for your customers and record bills from vendors efficiently.

8. Payroll and Taxes: Get an overview of payroll processing and tax tracking within Bookkeeping, making it easier to manage employee compensation and tax obligations.

9. Budgeting and Forecasting: Learn how to set up budgets and forecasts within Bookkeeping to plan for your business’s financial future.

10. Backup and Security: Understand the importance of data backup and security measures to protect your financial information.

Course Format:
Our Bookkeeping course blends expert-led lectures, interactive hands-on exercises, and live demonstrations utilizing the Bookkeeping software. Throughout the class, participants will have access to a computer with Bookkeeping installed, facilitating real-time application of the acquired knowledge. To provide a schedule that suits your requirements, we kindly ask for a minimum enrollment of 20 participants for our in-person course.

Assessment:
Assessment will be based on quizzes, assignments, and practical exercises that reflect real-world accounting scenarios. Successful completion of the course will demonstrate your proficiency in using Bookkeeping for basic accounting tasks.

Course Duration:
The Basic Bookkeeping Course is typically completed online or class. Customized based on candidate’s availability.

Prerequisites:
There are no specific prerequisites for this course. However, basic computer literacy and familiarity with financial concepts will be beneficial.

Upon completing this Basic Bookkeeping Course, you will have gained the foundational skills needed to efficiently manage your financial records and perform basic accounting tasks using Bookkeeping. Whether you are a small business owner, an aspiring accountant, or someone interested in improving your financial management skills, this course will equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary for success.