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Reconcile Accounts: Bank Statements
Bank reconciliation errors cost businesses an average of 5% of their gross revenue annually through fraud and financial misstatements. This Short Course was created to help accounting professionals accomplish accurate cash management and fraud prevention through systematic reconciliation procedures.
By completing this course, you'll be able to identify the most common discrepancies between company cash records and bank statements, apply step-by-step reconciliation procedures in QuickBooks, and prepare professional reconciliation reports that ensure cash balances are accurately stated for decision-making.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Identify typical reconciling items for bank reconciliation.
Apply bank reconciliation procedures to align general ledger records with bank statements.
This course is unique because it combines foundational reconciliation knowledge with hands-on QuickBooks practice, preparing you to handle real-world reconciliation scenarios from day one.
To be successful in this course, you should have a background in basic accounting principles and familiarity with general ledger concepts.
Duration
4 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
$164
Total Est. Investment
$164
Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.
Academic Trajectory
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Reconcile Accounts: Bank Statements program at Coursera are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.