Bookkeeping basics
Completed by Sara Sanders
November 3, 2026
13 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
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.
Skills you will gain
- Category: Cash Flows
- Category: Bookkeeping
- Category: Financial Reporting
- Category: Accounting
- Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Category: Accounting Records
- Category: Financial Statements
- Category: Income Statement
- Category: Accounting Software
- Category: Balance Sheet
- Category: Transaction Processing
