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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Bookkeeping Basics by Intuit

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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....

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MB

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The course covered exactly the bookkeeping basics and it gets to the point where you can do bookkeeping for potential clients or get hired as a bookkeeper with no experience. Thank Coursera.org!

CS

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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!

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By Tatyana C

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Jun 19, 2023

The Class was very basic info. Little was explained on general ledger but a lot was on final test. Had to do side resources to fully understand some key parts.

By Edward S P

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Mar 2, 2024

Very confusing. 2nd week had a video that launched 5 terms and 7 equations at me and explained nothing. Needs to be slower and more detailed.

By ruth p

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Nov 5, 2021

It was ok for the basics but it did not give me any real hands on training that I was wanting for learning more about quickbooks online.

By Marikroyals

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Jul 3, 2023

I completed it up until the final page where the test was for American's only. As a Canadian I was unable to do this final step.

By Heather M

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Jul 29, 2024

Some material is very hard to understand, the AI instructor has a very annoying voice, and she just isn't amusing at all.

By Jeff L

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Mar 16, 2023

Not enough practice and images can not be seen (too small). Also, need reference material that can be downloaded.

By Angelica D

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Jan 6, 2022

Great for some people maybe, but this feels like a long commercial. It's unbearable.

By Molly E

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Nov 22, 2023

Don't enjoy the cartoon videos, would prefer text to study.

By Kristina S

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Oct 24, 2023

A lot more hands on exercises are needed.

By Emily M

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Apr 9, 2022

I am not the target audience.

By Stephen H

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Mar 6, 2024

Not that great for the UK

By Sara H Z

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Feb 3, 2024

As someone with no prior experience in bookkeeping i feel like this course was very hard to follow, the cartoon was entertaining to watch but did not provide much detail, while the recordings from experts were too detailed and not well prepared or well-spoken making then hard to follow. After watching videos from other sources (youtube) i was able to understand the difference in crediting and debiting in double-entry accounting. Overall I feel as though this course was made as a quick reminder course for those already aware of bookkeeping or a course that was created very poorly and quickly with little outside rating from those who are new to the subject

By Abigail F

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Jul 14, 2024

I have a growing list of errors, inconsistencies and topics on the quizzes that were NOT taught in the course material. The video recordings of the real people rarely provide thorough instruction that ties to the test questions. In order to take any notes, the student must pause the videos frequently while attempting to transcribe any notes that might make sense. You should provide a fully comprehensive set of procedural reference material for the student to utilize when taking your quizzes and review the quizzes for accuracy. Several things do not make sense!

By Deleted A

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Feb 4, 2023

This course if a lot of rushed book knowledge about bookkeeping but no actual hands on work/assignments. When I got to the case study, even though I passed all the quizzes, I still feel like I didn't have the hands on experience in order to complete the work correctly. This is perfect for people who don't need hands on teaching or brushing up on prior knowledge of bookkeeping. Disappointed with this course especially when this seems like it could be the answer to cheaper education but it's not. Overall I would have to say don't waist your time or money

By Meghan F

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Aug 21, 2024

The information is not consistent and not presented professionally. The videos are very childish and the "Bookkeeper" example, Bianca is condescending and unprofessional to her client. The course flops back and forth between talking to you as if your a bookkeeper and as if you're an accountant. This is not the course to take if you have any experience in accounting/bookkeeping. It should be called "Quickbooks Accounting for 2nd Graders".

By Zak E

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Nov 30, 2023

a lot of talking and not enough practice. the only practical application you get to do is at the very end and they dont even let you know if you did it right. the course is far to concerned with a made up story that doesnt really help you understand the concepts they are trying to teach.

By Heather C M

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Sep 29, 2023

When I signed up for these classes, nowhere did it say that I would have to have specific subscription to take these tests to complete the course work! I have just spent hours watching videos and all other work and NOW I can not take the test because of the cost!

By Craterfist

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Oct 29, 2023

This course can't even get the basic definitions of debit and credit correct. It keeps listing money flowing into an account as credit when it should be debit, according to every other reputable course in existence.

By Hristo G P

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Oct 30, 2023

I had to stop watching it after the first 5 videos. Presentation of the content like for 5 year olds with animations and of course a WOKE character that talks like she's on the street. Not professional at all...

By Amanda M S

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Jun 15, 2024

Course was confusing. questions on test did not reflect material covered in class. I do not recommend spending your money on this course. On the job training is better.

By Dale T

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Jan 30, 2023

The content is great. The narrative is horrible. It's cheesy. The accent is annoying. I like the concept but the entire thing is ruined by the horrible narration.

By Kathy M

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Dec 5, 2023

Why would you show how to use Quickbooks, then have an excel spreadsheet for the case study that doesn't have at least the formulas when entering info?

By Laz A

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Jul 21, 2024

It is a waste of time; why do all the videos that I have seen so far from module 1 have 70% filler and only 20 % content? The 10 % being questionable!

By Amanpreet k S

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Oct 2, 2023

Not for someone who already knows the basics. The course is a very beginner level & does not provide the depth of any topic, just an overview.

By Matthew T P

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Aug 22, 2024

What a waste of time. So much of this course was useless filler. The person who approved this should be ashamed of themselves.