Bookkeeping Foundations and General Ledger Management

Learn the complete bookkeeping cycle from fundamental double-entry principles through advanced financial analysis in this comprehensive specialization. You'll build systematic expertise in GAAP-compliant bookkeeping, QuickBooks proficiency, payroll processing, fraud detection, and financial statement preparation while developing the speed and accuracy required for professional accounting roles. This specialization transforms beginners into capable bookkeepers who can manage full-cycle accounting operations, ensure regulatory compliance, detect discrepancies, and provide meaningful financial insights through ratio analysis, preparing you for immediate contribution in accounting departments or small business financial management

• Execute complete bookkeeping cycles from transaction recording to financial statements using QuickBooks and spreadsheets
• Apply GAAP principles and detect fraud through reconciliation and compliance
• Process payroll accurately, perform month-end closes efficiently, and analyze financial performance using key ratios

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities