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Tracking assets and sales

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.4

(1,342 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
1 week at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
83%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Summarize the common types of assets a business may have.

  • Describe the importance of control over inventory.

  • Outline how depreciation expense is reported on an income statement.

  • Illustrate how transactions can be recorded in terms of the resulting change in the elements of the accounting equation.

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There are 7 modules in this course

This module introduces you to the fundamentals of tracking a business’s financial performance through accurate recording and management of assets, sales transactions, inventory, and depreciation. It emphasizes how bookkeepers support business owners in understanding financial health and making informed operational decisions.

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This module introduces the concept of assets, their classifications, and how they are tracked in bookkeeping. You will explore current and fixed assets, the process for recording assets in financial statements, and how concepts like leasing, debits, credits, and natural account balances affect asset management.

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This module explains how bookkeepers record, track, and manage sales transactions—both cash and credit—and how these transactions impact a business’s accounting equation. You will practice applying correct debit and credit entries to maintain balanced financial records and understand how sales affect assets, liabilities, and equity.

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This module teaches how to manage promissory notes, calculate interest, and properly record notes receivable, notes payable, doubtful accounts, and uncollectible debts. You will gain practical experience in handling overdue payments, writing off bad debts, and maintaining accurate financial records.

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This module explores how bookkeepers track, value, and adjust merchandise inventory to ensure accurate financial reporting. You will examine inventory types, valuation methods, and how proper inventory management impacts the cost of goods sold and the accounting equation.

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This module explores how bookkeepers record and report depreciation to reflect the declining value of long-term assets over time. You will understand how depreciation impacts financial statements, the accounting equation, and overall business decision-making.

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This module reviews key bookkeeping concepts related to tracking assets and sales, including merchandise inventory, depreciation, and the impact of transactions on financial statements. You will apply your knowledge through practical scenarios to reinforce understanding of how these elements affect a business’s financial position.

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