Go from “I need to understand the books” to “I’ve got the books covered.” This fully online certificate gives you the tools to record transactions, interpret financial activity and keep your finances clear and accurate—whether you run a small business, support your employer, or want a skill that opens more doors. You learn cash-basis bookkeeping step by step, building confidence as you go.
What You Learn
- How to track financial activity using cash-basis accounting
- How to record income and expenses correctly
- How to maintain a clean chart of accounts
- How to prepare and review essential financial statements
- How to close out each accounting period and start the next with accuracy
Program Format
Fully online
100% Online 24/7
4.8 CEUs
Earn 4.8 Continuing Education Credits
48 Hours
Only 3 classes and 48 hours of course time
$495
Total cost $495
In this certificate program, you’ll complete three courses in the following order:
Start with the essentials. Learn the accounting equation, the five core account categories, and how every transaction fits into the bigger financial picture. You create a basic chart of accounts, practice double-entry bookkeeping, and record transactions using debits and credits.
Build your foundation by posting entries to the general ledger, preparing an unadjusted trial balance, and spotting common errors. You learn the month-end tasks that keep accounts accurate, including bank reconciliations and adjusting entries.
Pull everything together. Use worksheets to adjust account balances, prepare financial statements, and evaluate financial performance. Learn how to close your books properly and get ready for the next accounting period.
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Yes, EICC fits into your life. Take our courses anywhere. Login at home on the couch or in the back of a breakroom. Our online learning platform lets you view lessons, access materials, submit assignments, and easily connect with your instructor. Have questions? We’re here to help.
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