Master real-world accounting & bookkeeping skills to manage business finances with confidence—no experience needed.
Want to take control of your business finances? Thinking about becoming a bookkeeper? Or simply tired of feeling lost when it comes to numbers?
What you’ll learn
- Understand the fundamentals of accounting and bookkeeping.
- Learn how to record and organize financial transactions step by step.
- Understand how the accounting equation and double-entry system really work.
- Master how to read and prepare balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
- Discover how to manage invoices, bills, payroll, and taxes with accuracy.
- Learn how to use tools like QuickBooks or Xero to streamline your bookkeeping.
- Avoid common mistakes and keep your records clean, clear, and audit-ready.
- Gain confidence to handle real-world bookkeeping or start your own small business system.
Course Content
- Introduction –> 4 lectures • 12min.
- Core Accounting Principles & Concepts –> 4 lectures • 11min.
- Essential Bookkeeping Skills –> 4 lectures • 10min.
- Financial Statements & Reporting –> 4 lectures • 12min.
- Tools, Systems & Real-World Applications –> 4 lectures • 13min.
- Taxes, Compliance & Best Practices –> 4 lectures • 11min.
- Career Skills, Templates & Final Takeaways –> 6 lectures • 19min.
Requirements
Want to take control of your business finances? Thinking about becoming a bookkeeper? Or simply tired of feeling lost when it comes to numbers?
The Professional Diploma in Accounting & Bookkeeping Essentials is your complete, step-by-step guide to understanding how money really moves in business—without the confusing jargon or outdated theories.
This practical course is designed for beginners, small business owners, admin professionals, and aspiring bookkeepers who want to learn real-world accounting skills. You’ll get a solid foundation in everything from recording transactions and creating financial reports to using popular tools like QuickBooks, reconciling bank statements, managing payroll, and staying tax compliant.
You’ll learn how to:
- Understand the accounting equation and double-entry bookkeeping
- Record transactions with accuracy and confidence
- Create and read balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports
- Use accounting software like QuickBooks, Xero, or Wave
- Set up a simple bookkeeping system for any type of business
- Track invoices, bills, payroll, and taxes the right way
- Stay organized with monthly, quarterly, and year-end checklists
- Avoid common bookkeeping mistakes and stay audit-ready
- Understand VAT, GST, and financial compliance responsibilities
- Launch your career or support your business with professional-level bookkeeping
This course focuses on practical skills, not theory. Everything is broken down in simple terms with examples, tips, and templates you can use immediately.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence to manage your own books or even help others with theirs—whether you’re running a business, starting a freelance service, or preparing for a finance role.
No previous experience is required. Just bring your motivation—and we’ll guide you the rest of the way.