Bookkeeping Basics Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to bookkeeping fundamentals, designed for beginners seeking practical skills in financial record-keeping. The curriculum covers core accounting principles, the accounting cycle, financial statement preparation, and ethical responsibilities. With approximately 12 hours of content across five modules and a final project, learners will gain hands-on experience applicable to real-world business environments. Lifetime access allows flexible, self-paced learning.
Module 1: Accounting Concepts and Measurement
Estimated time: 3 hours
- Introduction to the role of a bookkeeper
- Understanding the accounting equation
- Learning the double-entry bookkeeping system
- Exploring common accounting terminology and concepts
Module 2: The Accounting Cycle
Estimated time: 3 hours
- Recording transactions in journals
- Posting journal entries to ledgers
- Preparing trial balances
- Understanding adjusting entries
Module 3: Financial Statements
Estimated time: 3 hours
- Understanding components of financial statements
- Preparing balance sheets
- Preparing income statements
- Analyzing statements for accuracy and completeness
Module 4: Ethics and Professionalism in Bookkeeping
Estimated time: 3 hours
- Discussing ethical responsibilities of bookkeepers
- Understanding the importance of accuracy in financial reporting
- Learning about integrity and professional conduct standards
Module 5: Final Project
Estimated time: 3 hours
- Apply double-entry bookkeeping to sample transactions
- Complete a full accounting cycle for a small business scenario
- Prepare a balance sheet and income statement from trial balance data
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of mathematics
- Familiarity with business operations is helpful but not required
- Access to a computer with internet for course materials and assignments
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Understand the daily tasks and responsibilities of a bookkeeper
- Apply fundamental accounting concepts using the accounting equation
- Execute the complete accounting cycle from journal entries to trial balance
- Prepare accurate balance sheets and income statements
- Recognize and uphold ethical and professional standards in bookkeeping