Module #1 Introduction to Bookkeeping Overview of bookkeeping principles and importance for small businesses
Module #2 Setting Up Your Bookkeeping System Choosing an accounting software and setting up a chart of accounts
Module #3 Understanding Financial Statements Balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement explained
Module #4 Recording Business Transactions Accurately recording income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity
Module #5 Cash and Bank Reconciliations Reconciling cash and bank statements to ensure accuracy
Module #6 Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Managing payables and receivables, including invoicing and payments
Module #7 Inventory Management Tracking and valuing inventory for small businesses
Module #8 Payroll Accounting Processing payroll, including taxes and benefits
Module #9 Depreciation and Amortization Understanding and recording depreciation and amortization expenses
Module #10 Accounting for Sales Tax Collecting and remitting sales tax, including exemptions and exceptions
Module #11 Budgeting and Forecasting Creating a budget and forecasting financial performance
Module #12 Financial Ratio Analysis Calculating and interpreting key financial ratios for small businesses
Module #13 Managing Cash Flow Strategies for maintaining a healthy cash flow
Module #14 Accounting for Loans and Credit Recording and managing loans, credit cards, and lines of credit
Module #15 Accounting for Investments Recording and managing investments, including stocks and bonds
Module #16 Financial Reporting and Analysis Creating and interpreting financial reports, including variance analysis
Module #17 Auditing and Compliance Ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and laws
Module #18 Bookkeeping Best Practices Tips and strategies for effective bookkeeping and record-keeping
Module #19 Common Bookkeeping Mistakes Identifying and avoiding common bookkeeping errors
Module #20 Bookkeeping for Specific Industries Unique bookkeeping challenges and considerations for industries such as restaurants, retail, and construction
Module #21 Hiring and Working with a Bookkeeper Determining when to hire a bookkeeper, and how to work effectively with them
Module #22 Bookkeeping for E-Commerce Businesses Special considerations for e-commerce businesses, including online sales tax and shipping
Module #23 Bookkeeping for Seasonal Businesses Managing financial fluctuations and specialized bookkeeping needs for seasonal businesses
Module #24 Technology and Automation in Bookkeeping Using software and automation to streamline bookkeeping tasks and improve efficiency
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Bookkeeping for Small Businesses career
