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Bookkeeping Bootcamp

Run the books like a pro.

From the accounting equation to QuickBooks Online and monthly closes — learn the workflow real bookkeepers use every day.

Enroll for $99
~25 hours · 20 modules
Bookkeeping Bootcamp training — Run the books like a pro.
Curriculum

20 modules, built like a real career path.

Every module ends with a quiz so you know it stuck. Progress through at your own pace.

01

Bookkeeping Foundations

What bookkeeping is, why it matters, and how it differs from accounting.

1.5 hours5 lessons
02

Chart of Accounts

Build and maintain a chart of accounts that scales.

2 hours4 lessons
03

Debits, Credits & Journal Entries

Master the language of double-entry bookkeeping.

2.5 hours5 lessons
04

Bank Reconciliation

Reconcile bank, credit card, and merchant accounts.

1.5 hours4 lessons
05

Accounts Receivable & Payable

Manage who owes you and who you owe.

2 hours4 lessons
06

Payroll Basics

Process payroll, taxes, and W-2/1099 reporting.

2.5 hours4 lessons
07

Financial Statements

Produce P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.

2.5 hours4 lessons
08

QuickBooks Online Workflow

Set up and run QBO confidently.

3 hours4 lessons
09

Sales Tax & Compliance

Multi-state sales tax basics for bookkeepers.

1.5 hours2 lessons
10

Inventory & Cost of Goods Sold

Track inventory, COGS, and choose a costing method.

2 hours4 lessons
11

Fixed Assets & Depreciation

Capitalize, depreciate, and dispose of fixed assets.

2 hours4 lessons
12

Budgeting & Forecasting

Build budgets and rolling forecasts clients trust.

2 hours3 lessons
13

Internal Controls & Fraud Prevention

Segregation of duties and fraud red flags.

1.5 hours4 lessons
14

1099 Filing & Vendor Setup

W-9 collection, 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, and e-filing.

1.5 hours3 lessons
15

Month-End Close Mastery

A repeatable, auditable monthly close process.

2 hours4 lessons
16

The Modern Bookkeeping App Stack

Bill.com, Gusto, Expensify, Dext, and integrations.

1.5 hours3 lessons
17

Client Onboarding & Cleanup

Diagnostic reviews, cleanup engagements, and catch-up books.

2 hours4 lessons
18

Pricing & Engagement Letters

Value-based pricing, scope, and signed agreements.

1.5 hours3 lessons
19

Advisory & Client Reporting

Move from data entry to trusted advisor.

2 hours4 lessons
20

Bookkeeper Certification Prep

Practice exams and review for certification.

3 hours4 lessons

Sample lessons from Bookkeeping Foundations

  • What is Bookkeeping?
    The bookkeeper's role and responsibilities. · 12 min
  • Bookkeeping vs Accounting
    Where one ends and the other begins. · 10 min
  • Cash vs Accrual
    Choosing the right accounting method. · 15 min
  • The Accounting Equation
    Assets = Liabilities + Equity. · 15 min
  • Module Quiz
    Test your foundations. · 10 min