Are you well organized? Do you like working with official papers and enjoy seeing a set of figures add up properly? If so, Professional Bookkeeping could be the career for you! Every business, no matter how large or small, must “keep books” and as organizations increase and financial regulations become stricter, there is a greater demand for Professional Bookkeepers. Our Professional Bookkeeping course will cover the multitude of areas that a bookkeeper may address during the work day - how to handle payroll, purchases, billings, cash, fixed assets, inventory, and create financial statements.
Professional Bookkeeping Module 1
Setting Up Your Accounting System
Bookkeeping and Accounting Basics
Chart of Accounts
Debits vs. Credits
Double-Entry Accounting
Using Journal Entries and Ledgers
Choosing an Accounting Method
Cash and Accrual Basis
Professional Bookkeeping Module 2
Recording Accounting Transactions
Business Transactions
Managing Bookkeeping and Accounting System
End-of-Period Procedures
Tracking Purchases
Tracking Inventory
Collecting on Cash Sales
Processing Employee Payroll and Benefits
Taxing Payrolls
Professional Bookkeeping Module 3
Adjusting and Closing Entries
Depreciating Your Assets
Paying and Collecting Interest
Proving Out the Cash
Closing Cash Journals
Reconciling Accounts and Closing Journal Entries
Checking Your Accuracy
Working with Trial Balance
Developing a Financial Statement Worksheet
Adjusting the Books
Professional Bookkeeping Module 4
Preparing Income Statements and Balance Sheets
Origins of Accounting Standards
Understanding the Nature of Profit
Preparing Income Statements Related to Profit
Assessing the Balance Sheet’s Asset Section
Accounting for Liabilities
Keeping Current Liabilities Under Control
Capital Stock
Coupling the Income Statement and Balance Sheet
Professional Bookkeeping Module 5
Reporting on Financial Statements
Clarifying the Values of Assets in Balance Sheets
Introducing Business Valuation
Cash Flows and Changes in Equity
Difference Between Cash and Profit
Analyzing Financial Statements
Explanatory Notes and Disclosures
Reports to Shareholders
Professional Bookkeeping Module 6
Planning and Budgeting for Business
Incorporating Your Business
Choosing a Legal Structure for a Business
Outlining a Basic Business Plan
Budgeting Basics
Budgeting with Cash or Accrual Accounting
Long-Term Obligations
Professional Bookkeeping Module 7
Business Decisions
Estimating Costs with Job Costing
Performing Activity-Based Costing
Examining Contribution Margins
Accounting for Change with Variance Analysis
Smart Pricing Decisions
Financial Formulas
Professional Bookkeeping Module 8
Cash and Purchasing
Identifying Costs and Matching Costs with Revenue
Satisfying the Matching Principle
Inventory Cost Flow Assumptions
Inventory Types
Incremental and Opportunity Costs
Interpreting Financial Results
Reviewing Profit and Earnings
Maximizing Business Value
Professional Bookkeeping Module 9
Auditing and Detecting Financial Fraud
Sarbanes-Oxley Regulation
Preventing Cash Losses from Embezzlement and Fraud
Assessing Audit Risk
Collecting and Documenting Audit Evidence
Auditing a Client’s Internal Controls
Five Components of Internal Controls
Common Fraud Schemes
Financial Statement Fraud
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
WE is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!
Internet Connection
Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
Cookies MUST be enabled
Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
Adobe PDF Reader
QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
Cookies MUST be enabled
Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
Adobe PDF Reader
Apple QuickTime Media Player
Upon successful completion of our Professional Bookkeeping course, students will be prepared, in part, to sit for the AIPB Certified Bookkeeper exam. Candidates must also submit proof of at least two years of full time or 3,000 hours of part-time work experience before or after taking the exam. Candidates have 3 years from the exam date to fulfill this requirement.
**Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
Professional Bookkeeping FAQs
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Online courses are accessible 24/7/365 and self-paced, allowing you to progress at your own pace on your own schedule. They can be taken from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. Classroom courses have a set schedule of the days and times the courses will be held, and you must attend during those specific times.
Find out if online learning is right for you by contacting our team of registration advisers. Our team is available to answer any of your questions about taking an online course before you commit to enrolling. We will walk you through what to expect to ensure you are making the right decision. You can contact a registration adviser today via online chat, our website contact
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No, you are not required to have a diploma or higher education degree to enroll in an online course. However, some occupations may require minimum educational thresholds for employment or certification. For more information on your desired career requirements, please contact us via online chat, our website contact
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To take an online course, you will need to have access to an internet connection and an internet ready device such as a laptop, PC, or tablet. For course specific requirements, please visit the course page or contact a registration adviser today.
Our courses are developed with multiple formats including text, audio, video, and interactivity. Our courses also include multiple resources and tools which can include flashcards, games, activities, and more.
No, you can take the online courses from anywhere in the world.
We participate in several financial assistance options including third party funding, both military and non-military. To request more information on the financial assistance options available and check your eligibility, contact us via online chat, our website contact
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Duration is the amount of time you will receive access to your course. Durations vary by course and range between 1 month and 12 months. If you complete your course before your duration ends you will continue to have access to your course until the duration period ends.
Many of our career training programs include certification vouchers. This means that at the successful completion of your course, at no additional charge, you will receive an exam voucher for the corresponding industry certification. This voucher will allow you to register and sit for the appropriate certification exam to obtain your industry credential.
Our online courses are open enrollment, so you can start immediately. If you are using any third-party funding to cover your course tuition, your start date may be a future date determined by your funding program.
Once enrolled, you will be assigned a client adviser who will provide you with customer and technical support. Your client adviser will supply you with your course access information, any needed materials, and be available to answer any questions you have during your training experience. They will regularly check-in with you to monitor your progress and assist you with staying on track. You will also be assigned to a course mentor who will provide curriculum support throughout your training. Your mentor is available to answer any questions you have on your course curriculum, will monitor your progress and understanding of the curriculum, and may give assignments or quizzes.
If you experience any trouble accessing your course including technical issues or lost login credentials, please contact your client adviser at
helpdesk@worldeducation.net.
We strive to provide a fully online experience for students however some of our training courses include physical materials or equipment. Courses that have materials shipped directly to students will be shipped within 7 business days of registration. Some training courses have material for different sections and these courses may require multiple shipments as you completed stages of your course.
Our goal for students is to successfully complete their training course and achieve their career goals. We understand that extenuating circumstances can interfere with your ability to complete your course in the duration given. Because of this we have free or low-cost extensions available for our courses upon request. To discuss or request an extension please contact your client adviser at
helpdesk@worldeducation.net.
Upon successful completion of your course and fulfillment of any outstanding financial obligations, you will receive your certificate of completion. Certificates are provided to you within 30 days of completion. Your certificate will validate the training course you completed with a stamp of completion.
Students that successfully complete our career training programs are assigned a career development adviser who will coordinate placement at a local externship or hands on opportunity. These opportunities are optional and may vary based on availability and occupation. Your career development adviser will also provide job search services such as: resume building, mock interviews, job opportunity resources, and more. Our professional enrichment courses do not come with a career adviser or career services.