Professional Bookkeeping Training Course

The Professional Bookkeeping Training Course is designed to prepare students for careers as professional bookkeepers, accounting assistants, payroll clerks, office managers, and small business financial specialists. Students learn the complete bookkeeping cycle, from recording daily transactions to preparing financial statements and using modern accounting software.

Course Duration: 60–80 Hours
Delivery Method: Classroom, Online, or Hybrid
Course Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills (no accounting experience required)
Certificate Awarded: Professional Bookkeeping Certificate

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Understand bookkeeping principles and accounting fundamentals.
  • Apply the double-entry accounting system.
  • Record daily business transactions accurately.
  • Maintain journals and general ledgers.
  • Prepare trial balances and financial statements.
  • Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable.
  • Perform payroll bookkeeping.
  • Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
  • Track inventory and fixed assets.
  • Use Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Online.
  • Complete month-end and year-end closing procedures.
  • Apply internal controls and bookkeeping ethics.

Course Content

Module 1 – Introduction to Bookkeeping
Module 2 – Accounting Fundamentals
Module 3 – Business Transactions
Module 4 – Journal Entries
Module 5 – General Ledger
Module 6 – Banking & Cash Management
Module 7 – Accounts Receivable
Module 8 – Accounts Payable
Module 9 – Payroll Bookkeeping
Module 10 – Inventory Accounting
Module 11 – Fixed Assets
Module 12 – Financial Statements
Module 13 – Budgeting
Module 14 – Microsoft Excel for Bookkeepers
Module 15 – QuickBooks Online
Module 16 – Sales Tax & Business Taxes
Module 17 – Internal Controls
Module 18 – Month-End & Year-End Closing
Module 19 – Professional Client Bookkeeping
Module 20 – Capstone Project & Final Examination