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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....

Top reviews

CS

Jul 30, 2023

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!

JS

Jun 2, 2022

This course is so GOOD! I needed to brush up on my Bookkeeping Skills, and I am glad that I chose Coursera to help me do this. I love the Step by Step Lessons and the videos are AWESOME! Thank you!

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By Jeremy W

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Dec 3, 2021

Easy to follow, well-structured. The cartoons were kinda cheesy, but better than a super bland textbook.

By Wayne N

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Oct 29, 2021

Good content. The main narrating voiceover has an artificial sounding accent and I found it distracting.

By Bruce K

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Sep 13, 2021

A few answers were correct but marked wrong. The course was good but problems grading numerical answers.

By Morgan D

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Sep 23, 2022

Great info, although it seems like Quickboooks does most of the basics for a bookkeeper. Good to know!

By Taylor N

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Dec 5, 2021

Fun and interactive. I think some of the videos are slightly confusing because of how short they were.

By Tonya L

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Oct 1, 2021

Overall the course was easy and fun to work through. The last quiz/case study needs some corrections.

By Dianne B

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Mar 31, 2024

Great course - Would have like have been able to print off example Financial Statements / Ledgers etc

By Tonio P

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Aug 15, 2023

Very good for that basics of bookkeeping. Provides a good indicator of what you will be getting into.

By Vero

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Apr 17, 2024

The course materials are excellent; however, the live sessions via WhatsApp were poorly organized.

By Jacob N

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Nov 12, 2022

Would like to see more practice assignments throughout the course, ones similar to the case study.

By Jennessa S

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Aug 31, 2021

This is a pretty good beginner course. It def needs to be more helpful in the Week 4 case study.

By Kelly W

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Oct 19, 2021

I think it would be beneficial to have more hands on practice without being promoted each step.

By Jedd F F

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Dec 7, 2021

It would be better if there was more practice journaling, especially using quickbooks software

By Rainee S

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Dec 4, 2024

The information is solid, though the cartoon videos used to deliver it are a little grating.

By Yolanda W

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Oct 6, 2023

Videos are clear and concise. Would love if it was more interactive (as far as application).

By Amanda B

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Jul 10, 2023

Overall great course, however I wish there were more opportunities to practice the concepts!

By Perri B

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Oct 29, 2023

This part of the course is difficult., he last quiz sees if you have been paying attention.

By Rebecca F

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Mar 28, 2023

It taught me a lot, but Lord, the voice you've chosen for the teacher is really irritating.

By Paul R

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Nov 5, 2022

Very good introductory course.

I would have liked to see more QuickBooks practice exercises.

By Alison R

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Nov 9, 2023

mostly good and easy to follow. Some confusion trying to followdemonstration videos of QBO

By Craig Z

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Feb 23, 2022

Very good basic course. I believe this will be a good foundation for the overall course.

By Dawn N

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Nov 26, 2024

Pretty good with the basics. I would have liked a bit more guidance on the Worksheet.

By maria c

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Jul 27, 2022

Interesting and so practical, it would be great if the offered a certification of QBO.

By Andrew M

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Nov 12, 2024

more practice like the last test would make memorization much better for me at least.

By Soraya

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Jul 31, 2024

Very easy to follow and understand. I just wished there were more practice exercises