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Intuit Academy Bookkeeping: Balance Books Like a Boss Professional Certificate

Launch your career in bookkeeping. Gain the professional skills you need to succeed in the bookkeeping field. No degree or prior experience required.

Instructor: Intuit Academy Team

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4 course series

Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise

4.6

(7,484 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

4 course series

Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise

4.6

(7,484 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

Build a foundation of basic bookkeeping concepts and accounting measurement.
Learn how to work through the various phases of the accounting cycle to produce key financial statements.
Practice interpreting and analyzing financial statements to make key business decisions.

Overview

Whether you are starting out or looking for a career change, the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping program prepares you for a variety of jobs in public accounting, private industry, government, and non-profit organizations—and for the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping exam. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about solving clients’ problems, this program is for you. You’ll gain a foundational understanding of accounting principles and an introduction to QuickBooks Online through hands-on practice working with real-world accounting scenarios. Upon completion, you’ll be ready to take the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping exam. With this certification, you will be qualified to apply for a position as a bookkeeper at Intuit QuickBooks Live or anywhere in the field. To learn more, visit https://academy.intuit.com/. Build a foundation of bookkeeping concepts and accounting measurement.

Learn how to work through the phases of the accounting cycle to produce key financial statements.

Practice interpreting and analyzing financial statements to make key business decisions.

You will need access to spreadsheet software (Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers or the equivalent) for some activities in this course. No previous accounting or bookkeeping experience necessary.

Disclaimer: While this program aims to provide you with bookkeeping skills, completion is not a guarantee, or condition, of employment at Intuit or in the bookkeeping field.

What’s included

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Taught in English

68 practice exercises

Professional Certificate - 4 course series

In this program, you will dive deep into realistic customer scenarios to apply your knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting. You’ll get to review and reconcile accounts, record business transactions, and balance books to produce key financial statements for a variety of business types.

If you are looking to take the QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification exam, sign up for the ProAdvisor Program or log into your existing QBO Accountant subscription.

Bookkeeping Basics

Course 116 hours4.6 (6,333 ratings)View course

What you'll 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'll gain

Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, General Ledger, Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Small Business Accounting, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Software, Accounting Records, and Ethical Standards And Conduct

Assets in Accounting

Course 218 hours4.4 (1,310 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Summarize the common types of assets a business may have.
Describe the importance of control over inventory.
Outline how depreciation expense is reported on an income statement.
Illustrate how transactions can be recorded in terms of the resulting change in the elements of the accounting equation.

Skills you'll gain

Depreciation, Balance Sheet, Inventory Accounting, Lease Contracts, Asset Management, Accounting, Financial Statements, Bookkeeping, Operating Expense, Fixed Asset, Capital Expenditure, Income Statement, Financial Accounting, Property Accounting, Inventory Control, and Accounting Records

Liabilities and Equity in Accounting

Course 313 hours4.4 (768 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Describe the three main characteristics of liabilities.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic payroll accounting functions and tasks.
Compare and contrast the different types of equity.
Use the accounting equation to describe the financial position of an organization.

Skills you'll gain

Accounting, Balance Sheet, Bookkeeping, Equities, Payroll, Sales Tax, Payroll Administration, General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Loans, General Ledger, Payroll Tax, Financial Accounting, Mortgage Loans, Payroll Processing, and Tax Compliance

Financial Statement Analysis

Course 418 hours4.6 (751 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Describe and illustrate the use of a bank reconciliation in controlling cash.
Outline the purpose of financial statements in relationship to decision making.
Describe basic financial statement analytical methods.
Apply quantitative skills to analyze business health.

Skills you'll gain

Reconciliation, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Accounts Payable, Analysis, General Accounting, Payroll, Sales Tax, Accounting, Equities, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Income Statement, and Financial Reporting

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Intuit Academy Team

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Frequently asked questions

Earning a bookkeeping certificate can be a valuable investment in your bookkeeping or accounting career. While it is not required, completing a comprehensive course from a reputable institution boosts your skills and demonstrates to potential employers that you’re reliable and dedicated. A certificate may not be worth it if you already have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or if you already have professional bookkeeping experience.

Learn more: Bookkeeping Certification: Benefits + How to Get One

On average, it takes about four months to complete the professional certificate on a part-time basis of less than four hours of study per week. However, if you have time to devote more time each week to online learning, you can complete Intuit’s bookkeeping certificate in less time.

Completing the Professional Certificate will enable you to feel ready and confident to embark on the job search to find a suitable bookkeeping role at an organization with your new skill set.

Learn more: A Guide to Bookkeeping: Skills, Salaries, and Careers

While you are not required to take the courses in a specific order, we highly recommend doing so because the courses follow a logical sequence:

Bookkeeping Basics
Assets in Accounting
Liabilities and Equity in Accounting
Financial Statement Analysis

You can take any of these as standalone courses, but you’ll be best prepared to take the Intuit Academy Bookkeeping exam after you complete the full Professional Certificate.

After your 7-day free trial period ends, the certificate costs $39/month in the US and Canada as part of Coursera’s subscription service. This certificate can be completed in four months, so for many learners, it costs around $160 USD. That is based on less than four hours per week of learning, so cost may vary depending on how quickly you complete the course.For more financial options and information, visit our Enrollment Options page.

This certificate prepares you to become a bookkeeper for public accounting, private industry, government, and nonprofit organizations. Once you have a few years of experience in bookkeeping, you might seek additional training to become an accountant or pursue another business-oriented role.

Intuit Academy Bookkeeping: Balance Books Like a Boss Professional Certificate

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