Accounting Fundamentals
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Course Length
6 Weeks
24 Course Hrs
Cost
$115.00 USD
Accounting Fundamentals
course SUMMARY
In this comprehensive course, you will learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, as well as how to analyze and record financial transactions. You will get hands-on experience with handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities.
Accounting Fundamentals covers all the bases, from writing checks to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at the end of each fiscal period. Whether you’re a sole proprietor looking to manage your business finances or you simply want to gain an understanding of accounting basics for career advancement or for personal use, this course will give you a solid foundation in financial matters.
For a more comprehensive examination of accounting as a career, consider Heritage College’s Accounting & Payroll Administration program!
Admission Requirements
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Instructional Material Requirements
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Computer Requirements
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Course Delivery
100% Online
COURSE OUTLINE
- Account Classifications, Account Titles, T Accounts, and the Accounting Equation
- General Ledger Accounts and the Balance Sheet
- Journalizing Transactions and Posting to the General Ledger
- Journalizing and Posting Cash and Charge Purchases and Payments on Account
- Journalizing and Posting Cash and Charge Sales and Cash Received on Account
- Payroll and Various Deductions
- Banking Services and Reports
- Posting Journal Totals to the General Ledger and Schedule of Accounts Payable and Schedule of Accounts Receivable
- End-Of-Year Worksheet
- End-Of-Year Financial Reports
- Journalizing and Posting Adjusting Entries
- Journalizing and Posting Closing Entries and Preparing a Post Closing Trial Balance

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