Recording in Journals & Posting in Ledgers
Master fundamental accounting procedures including journal entries, ledger posting, and trial balance preparation.
Course Cost
Free course
Beginner
Skill Level
8 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
What you'll learn
Record proper entries in the general journal
Post transactions from journals to ledgers accurately
Prepare and analyze trial balances
Understand and apply accrual and cash accounting methods
Implement correcting entries when needed
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
0.6 Hours PreRecorded video
8 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers the foundational procedures of financial accounting, focusing on recording transactions in journals and posting to ledgers. Students learn the step-by-step process of analyzing and recording business transactions, creating trial balances, and making correcting entries. The course also explores the differences between accrual and cash accounting methods, including key concepts like periodicity assumption and revenue recognition principles. Through practical activities and assessments, participants gain hands-on experience in real-world accounting procedures.
Recording Transactions in the General Journal
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Posting Transactions for the General Journal to the Ledger
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
The Trial Balance & Correcting Entries
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Accrual Accounting vs. Cash Accounting
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
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