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Course Description

This introductory course is the first course in the Bookkeeping Essentials sequence and provides an overview of the essential skills needed to be a successful bookkeeper. The course is ideal for bookkeepers and accountants who are early in their career or individuals considering a career transition. Students learn the principles of double-entry bookkeeping, the basics of preparing financial statements and how to analyze business transactions from an accounting standpoint. Topics include recording entries in a general ledger, preparing end-of-period worksheets and financial statements, and adjusting and closing entries accounting. Additional topics include accounting for cash; preparing a bank reconciliation; a general overview of payroll accounting; employee earnings and deductions; employer taxes and reporting; using the payroll register and journal entries; accounting for sales, cash receipts, purchases and cash payments; and accounting for merchandise inventory using weighted average, FIFO and LIFO methods.

Course Outline

This introductory course is the first course in the Bookkeeping Essentials sequence and provides an overview of the essential skills needed to be a successful bookkeeper.

Notes

This course is part of the Bookkeeping Specialization.  Click here for more information.

Contact:
John Caruso
jcaruso@unex.ucla.edu

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Section Title
Bookkeeping & Accounting Essentials I
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 24, 2024 to Sep 08, 2024
Contact Hours
33.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $815.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jun 29, 2024 to Sep 02, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Enrollment limited. Internet access required. Materials required.

Course materials should be purchased directly form the Cengage website.

Section Materials
Section Title
Bookkeeping & Accounting Essentials I
Type
Lecture
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Sep 24, 2024 to Dec 03, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
33.0
Location
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $815.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Sep 17, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 17, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Apr 16, 2024 to Jun 11, 2024
Instructors
  • Shael B. Jacobson
Section Notes

Enrollment limited. Internet access required. Materials required.

Section Materials
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