COURSE 102: BOOKKEEPING MADE SIMPLE
COURSE 102: BOOKKEEPING MADE SIMPLE
Bookkeeping Made Simple is a practical, beginner-friendly 2-hour intensive workshop designed to help new and aspiring bookkeepers understand what they actually need to know to perform basic bookkeeping tasks with confidence.
Rather than overwhelming participants with complex accounting theory, this workshop focuses on the practical workflow, terminology, priorities, and decision-making skills that beginners need when working with financial records.
The course emphasizes a simple but powerful professional mindset:
Don’t guess. Follow the process. Verify your work. Ask questions when necessary.
Course Level
Beginner / Introductory
Duration
2 Hours
Format
Instructor-led intensive workshop featuring:
- Short instructional segments
- Real-world examples
- Guided exercises
- Group discussion
- Transaction analysis
- Practical scenarios
Prerequisites
No prior bookkeeping experience required.
Participants will learn how the bookkeeping cycle works from the moment a transaction occurs through documentation, classification, recording, reconciliation, review, and reporting. They will also become familiar with common bookkeeping terminology and learn how to distinguish important bookkeeping issues from details that do not require unnecessary attention.
A major focus of the workshop is avoiding beginner mistakes. Participants will work through common situations involving bank transactions, transfers, credit card payments, personal expenses, duplicate transactions, uncategorized transactions, and unclear transactions.
Through practical examples, guided exercises, and real-world scenarios, participants will develop a reliable framework they can use when approaching everyday bookkeeping tasks.
Curriculum at a Glance
| Module | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1. What Bookkeepers Actually Need to Know | Role, responsibilities & priorities |
| 2. The Bookkeeping Cycle | From transaction to financial statements |
| 3. Common Bookkeeping Terminology | Language every bookkeeper needs |
| 4. What Matters vs. What Doesn’t | Prioritization & judgment |
| 5. Avoiding Beginner Mistakes | Common errors & prevention |
| 6. Final Practical Challenge | Apply the entire process |
What’s Included:
- Recording of the training session for you to play back at any time.
- Recording of the training session for you to play back at any time.