The purpose of this course is to give the student tools, information, and strategies to equip them in a way that will give them the best chance of success when starting a business. We will discuss topics such as risk, economics, the global market, ethics, legal considerations, organization, human resources, and marketing. As a student reads, completes practices and assignments, discusses with others, and takes assessments, he or she will gain a practical understanding of the components of a small business and the steps that one takes to create and establish that business, from the idea, to the business plan, to the strategies for helping that business to succeed and grow.
This course will provide an introduction to the concepts and uses of accounting in a business environment. The primary areas of study in this course include analysis of business transactions, recording procedures and the use of ledgers and journals, accounting for sales and purchases, managing cash, payroll, accruals and deferrals, and preparation and analysis of basic financial statements. After completing this course, students will have solid understanding of business and financial accounting and its role in bookkeeping administration.
In this course, you will learn how to use QuickBooks Online plus by completing two monthly accounting cycles. In the first lessons, accounting for selling service items will be covered. In later lessons, both service items and inventory items that are sold will be covered. Preparing payroll and creating a new company will also be included. Prior to taking this course, you should be familiar with the accounting cycle and how it is related to a business. While no prior knowledge of QuickBooks Online is required, it will be beneficial to have an understanding of accounting principles.
The majority of this course will be conducted through drill exercises and related practice activities and quizzes based on the knowledge you have gained through completing each chapter. Be prepared for a thorough, and extensive hands-on experience throughout the journey of completing this QuickBooks course. While the reading requirements are light, each chapter contains a number of drills that you must complete, as well as the practice activities assigned and lesson quiz.
Students are eligible for a free 365 day copy of Intuit QuickBooks Online Plus from the
Intuit Education Program in order to follow along with the course content.
The Start Your Own Business in Bookkeeping Administration Professional course bundle includes the following courses:
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Intuit QuickBooks Online Plus
- Become an Entrepreneur
This course can help you prepare to take the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User Online and Microsoft Office Suite (MOS) Specialist certification exams.
Course Outline:
Become an Entrepreneur Curriculum:
Lesson 1: Entrepreneurial Pathways
Lesson 2: Who are Your Customers?
Lesson 3: Integrated Marketing
Lesson 4: Show Me the Money: Finding, Securing, and Managing It
Lesson 5: Operating a Small Business Effectively
Lesson 6: Leadership, Ethics, and Exits
Fundamentals of Accounting Curriculum:
Lesson 1: Introduction to Accounting
Lesson 2: Analyzing Business Transactions
Lesson 3: Recording Transactions
Lesson 4: Accounting for Sales and Purchases
Lesson 5: Payroll
Lesson 6: Accruals, Deferrals and the Worksheet
Lesson 7: Financial Statements and Closing Procedures
Intuit QuickBooks Online Plus Curriculum:
Lesson 1: Introduction to QuickBooks Online Plus
Lesson 2: Create a Company
Lesson 3: Sales and Receivables: Service Items
Lesson 4: Payables and Purchases
Lesson 5: General Accounting and End-of-Period Procedures
Lesson 6: Sales and Receivables: Product and Service Items
Lesson 7: Payables, Purchases and Inventory
Lesson 8: General Accounting, End-of-Period Procedures, and Budgets
Lesson 9: Payroll
Lesson 10: Quickbooks Desktop, Mobile and Additional Features
All necessary materials are included.
Certification(s):
This course can help you prepare to take the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User Online certification exam.
