Transform raw financial data into accurate, professional accounting records using modern digital tools. You'll develop the essential skills that accounting assistants use daily: double-entry bookkeeping principles, efficient data entry techniques, and accounting software proficiency. Working with real transaction data, you'll learn to import and process financial information, record transactions using proper accounting standards, and produce balanced trial balances ready for financial statement preparation.
Accounting Data Entry & Double-Entry Bookkeeping Fundamental
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Accounting Data Entry & Double-Entry Bookkeeping Fundamental
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7 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Build complete month-end accounting packages using double-entry principles and modern accounting software like QuickBooks.
Process raw transaction data efficiently using spreadsheet shortcuts and data import tools for accurate financial records.
Create balanced trial balances by recording transactions, posting adjusting entries, and verifying ledger accuracy.
Develop professional accounting workflows combining bookkeeping fundamentals with digital efficiency techniques.
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March 2026
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There are 9 modules in this course
You will learn the foundational knowledge of the five essential account types that form the basis of all financial record-keeping systems.
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2 videos2 readings2 assignments
You will learn the practical application of double-entry bookkeeping by recording transactions in QuickBooks and creating trial balances that verify mathematical accuracy.
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2 videos2 readings3 assignments
You will learn essential keyboard shortcuts that accelerate numeric data entry by up to 50%, focusing on productivity multipliers used by professional bookkeepers.
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2 videos1 reading2 assignments
You will learn systematic validation methods and error-checking protocols used by professional bookkeepers to ensure pinpoint accuracy in expense data input using QuickBooks and similar accounting systems.
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3 videos1 reading2 assignments
You will explore the fundamental distinction between individual transaction records and aggregated financial summaries, understanding how raw data forms the foundation for all financial reporting and analysis.
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2 videos1 reading1 assignment
You will learn Excel's data import functionality to transform messy CSV files into professional, analysis-ready tables with proper formatting and structure for accounting analysis.
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1 video1 reading3 assignments
You will learn the fundamental principles of double-entry bookkeeping by identifying which account categories naturally carry debit balances versus credit balances, providing the essential foundation for accurate financial record-keeping.
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3 videos1 reading2 assignments
You will execute the complete month-end adjusting entry process, including identifying adjustment needs, recording entries in QuickBooks, and verifying ledger balance integrity using systematic procedures employed in professional accounting environments.
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2 videos2 readings3 assignments
You will create a complete month-end bookkeeping package for a small business by integrating double-entry principles, data processing techniques, and accounting software skills to produce accurate financial records.
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3 readings1 assignment
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