Bookkeeping – Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Bookkeeping
- Definition of bookkeeping
- Why bookkeeping matters
- Key Bookkeeping Terms
- Debits & Credits
- Ledgers & Journals
- Assets, Liabilities, Equity
- Common Bookkeeping Methods
- Single-entry bookkeeping
- Double-entry bookkeeping (brief overview)
- Setting Up a Basic Ledger
- Chart of accounts
- Tracking income & expenses
- Daily and Weekly Tasks
- Recording transactions
- Receipts, invoices, and bills
- Month-End and Year-End Procedures
- Bank reconciliation basics
- Reviewing financial statements for accuracy
- Helpful Tools and Software
- Spreadsheets
- Intro to popular bookkeeping/accounting software
- Best Practices & Tips
- Staying organized
- Avoiding common errors