Learn the fundamentals of accounting with our Basic Accounting Course! Master bookkeeping, financial statements, and essential accounting concepts.
Upgrade your skills and be competent for the on demand jobs with this Basic Accounting Course
Through practical exercises and real-world examples, you will develop the ability to record transactions, prepare financial reports, and understand business finances effectively. Whether you’re pursuing a career in accounting or managing your own business finances, this course provides the fundamental knowledge you need.
Gain a solid foundation in accounting with our Basic Accounting Course, designed for beginners, students, and professionals looking to build essential financial skills. This course covers key accounting principles, bookkeeping, financial statements, journal entries, ledgers, trial balances, and basic financial analysis.
Introduction to Accounting
Key Accounting Terminologies | Understanding Accounting: Event and Transaction | Bookkeeping vs. Accounting | Role of Stakeholders in Business | Important Business Terminologies
Types of Business Entities
Sole Proprietorship | Partnership | Company | Formalities and Procedures for Establishing Each Entity
Accounting Principles and Concepts
Capital and Revenue Transactions | Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) | Capital and Revenue Expenditure | Deferred Revenue Expenditure | Capital and Revenue Receipt | Accounting Concepts and Conventions | Double Entry System of Bookkeeping
Classification and Rules of Accounts
Account Definition | Classification of Accounts: Assets, Liabilities, Equity, Revenue, and Expenses | Debit and Credit: Traditional and Modern Rules
Journal and Ledger
Understanding the Journal: Purpose and Preparation | Ledger: Posting and Balancing | Trial Balance: Purpose and Preparation
Cash Book and its Types
Types of Cash Books: Simple, Two-column, Three-column | Understanding Discounts in Cash Book | Day Book Preparation Using Google Sheets
Depreciation and Its Impact
Definition of Depreciation and Its Causes | The Necessity of Charging Depreciation | Factors Considered for Depreciation Calculation | Methods of Depreciation (Straight-line, Diminishing Balance, etc.) | Provisions and Reserves
Trial Balance Preparation
Importance of Trial Balance | Steps for Preparing a Trial Balance
Trading and Profit & Loss Account
Trading Account: Definition and Preparation | Profit and Loss Account: Definition and Preparation
Year-End Adjustments
Adjustments in Final Accounts | Handling Prepaid and Outstanding Expenses | Treatment of Depreciation, Provisions, and Reserves
Balance Sheet Preparation
Structure and Format of a Balance Sheet | Preparation of Financial Statements Using Excel
Accounting Documents
Key Accounting Documents and Vouchers | Purpose of Accounting Documents | Filing and Storing Documents: Best Practices
Industrial-Oriented Journal Entry Practice
Practical Journal Entry Practice Using JET Simulation
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