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Double-Entry Bookkeeping: Record & Balance
Double-Entry Bookkeeping: Record & Balance
Did you know that the double-entry bookkeeping system, created over 500 years ago, is still the foundation of every modern accounting practice? It remains the most reliable way to ensure financial accuracy and detect errors before they become costly mistakes.
This Short Course was created to help accounting professionals master foundational bookkeeping principles and develop confidence in recording financial transactions accurately while ensuring balanced financial records.
By completing this course, you will be able to record, classify, and balance financial transactions using the double-entry bookkeeping system, building the essential skills needed to maintain accurate ledgers and prepare reliable trial balances for any business.
By the end of this 3-hour long course, you will be able to:
Recognize and define the five basic bookkeeping account types.
Apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to record financial transactions and prepare trial balances.
This course is unique because it combines conceptual learning with practical bookkeeping exercises, helping you strengthen your accounting accuracy, improve error detection, and establish a strong foundation for more advanced financial analysis.
To be successful in this project, you should have:
Basic business terminology
Access to QuickBooks
Elementary math skills
Computer proficiency
Duration
5 Months
Institution
Coursera
Format
Online
Eligibility Criteria
school
Academic Foundation
A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into Coursera.
language
Language Proficiency
English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.
Detailed Fees Breakdown
Base Tuition Fee
$206
Total Est. Investment
$206
Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.
Academic Trajectory
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Double-Entry Bookkeeping: Record & Balance program at Coursera are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.