In the final course of this certificate, you will apply your skills towards financial statement analysis. If you have the foundational concepts of accounting under your belt, you are ready to put them into action in this course. Here, you will learn how to reconcile different types of accounts, check for accuracy, and troubleshoot errors. Additionally, you will practice how to apply different analytical methods to key financial statements and understand how these methods inform a variety of business decisions.
Reconciling accounts and examining financial statements
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Reconciling accounts and examining financial statements
This course is part of Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Professional Certificate
Instructor: Intuit Academy Team
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Describe and illustrate the use of a bank reconciliation in controlling cash.
Outline the purpose of financial statements in relationship to decision making.
Describe basic financial statement analytical methods.
Apply quantitative skills to analyze business health.
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There are 6 modules in this course
This module explains the bookkeeper’s essential role in the financial analysis process. You will explore how accurate recordkeeping, reconciliation, and financial reporting support accountants and business owners in evaluating performance and making informed decisions.
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This module explains the reconciliation process and its importance in maintaining accurate and reliable financial records. You will explore how to compare internal records with external statements, identify discrepancies, and manage source documents effectively.
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This module guides learners through the process of reconciling various types of accounts and identifying common reconciliation errors. You will practice comparing records, resolving discrepancies, and correcting entries to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.
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This module introduces the four key financial statements—balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of equity—and how they work together to show a business’s financial health. You will practice analyzing and interpreting these statements to support informed decision-making.
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This module introduces key financial ratios and metrics used to assess a business’s liquidity, efficiency, solvency, and profitability. You will practice calculating and interpreting these ratios to evaluate performance, identify trends, and compare results against industry benchmarks.
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This module reinforces key concepts related to reconciliation and financial analysis. You will apply their knowledge of financial statements and ratios through practical activities that assess business liquidity, solvency, and profitability.
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AK
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Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Trying to sell Quick Books On-Line a little too much. Sometimes it felt like a commercial that I was paying for. Would be nice to have more practice with the concepts.
TE
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Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024
This is an exceptional course. I recommend it to anyone who wants to do bookkeeping as a career, or someone who is starting as an accountant.
BS
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Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
This was a very important course. I find it difficult to remember all the ratio's. But other than that the course was good!
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