By the end of this course, learners will be able to record business transactions accurately, apply core accounting principles, post entries to ledgers, reconcile bank statements, and prepare and interpret key financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Apply Bookkeeping & Accounting for Financial Reporting

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What you'll learn
Record transactions and post journal entries to ledgers accurately.
Perform bank reconciliations and apply core accounting principles.
Prepare and interpret income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows.
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February 2026
12 assignments
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounting, covering core concepts, accounting methods, golden rules, and the process of recording financial transactions through journal entries.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on organizing and verifying financial records by posting journal entries into ledger accounts, balancing accounts, and reconciling differences between cash books and bank statements.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
This module enables learners to prepare and interpret key financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess business performance and liquidity.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
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