
The Basics of Bookkeeping
(LERN-bookkeepingbasics)
Understand Your Business Finances with Confidence
Whether you're starting a business, managing family finances, or preparing for a career in business, understanding bookkeeping fundamentals helps you make more informed financial decisions. This course provides a practical introduction to the language and processes of bookkeeping.
Build Practical Bookkeeping Skills
Learn how to record financial transactions, understand debits and credits, organize a chart of accounts, and interpret basic financial information. You'll develop the confidence to understand where your money comes from, where it goes, and how bookkeeping supports sound business decisions.
Who Should Enroll?
Ideal for:
- Small business owners and entrepreneurs
- Individuals considering a career in bookkeeping
- Professionals seeking stronger financial literacy
- Anyone responsible for managing business finances
- Anyone interested in learning bookkeeping fundamentals
Flexible Learning
Courses begin four times each year, giving you multiple opportunities to start when the timing is right for you.
Questions? Email pdi@lynchburg.edu