Introduction to Accounting and Bookkeeping

This course is for business owners and aspiring bookkeepers who want to handle their bookkeeping correctly and with confidence.

If you’ve ever wondered why QuickBooks behaves the way it does, questioned whether your numbers are truly accurate, or worried that small mistakes could turn into larger problems, this training gives you the foundation to move forward with clarity.

This course is structured in two complementary parts:

Part 1: Accounting Foundations for Bookkeeping

You’ll learn the core accounting concepts that directly impact day-to-day bookkeeping. These lessons focus on cause and effect — so you understand why transactions affect reports the way they do and can spot issues before they become costly errors.

This is practical, applied accounting that supports real-world bookkeeping decisions — not academic theory.

Part 2: Bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online

You’ll receive guided, step-by-step instruction inside QuickBooks Online, along with insight into common mistakes, best practices, and clean workflows that keep books reliable.

The goal isn’t just to show you where to click. It’s to help you understand what “correct” actually looks like — and how to maintain it consistently.

This course is especially helpful if:

  • You’re a business owner who wants to manage your own books properly instead of outsourcing
  • You want confidence that your financial reports can be relied upon
  • You’re learning bookkeeping and want to build strong professional habits from the beginning
  • You’re ready to stop piecing together random tutorials and follow a structured system

By the end of the course, you’ll have a clear framework for how bookkeeping works, how accounting principles support it, and how to apply both correctly in QuickBooks Online — so you can move forward without constant second-guessing.

About the Trainer

Corinne Seaton is a QuickBooks Online specialist and bookkeeping professional who has worked with a wide range of industries, including construction, hospitality, entertainment, farming, education, nonprofit organizations, residential care, real estate, and service-based businesses.

Her approach to teaching is grounded in real-world experience. After building her own bookkeeping practice and working directly with diverse businesses, she understands the practical challenges that arise when accounting concepts are unclear or applied inconsistently.

Corinne is committed to helping business owners and aspiring bookkeepers build strong foundational skills — so they can manage financial records with confidence, clarity, and accuracy from the beginning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can benefit from taking this course?

This course is designed for business owners and aspiring bookkeepers who want to manage bookkeeping accurately and with confidence.

It’s especially helpful if you:

  • Want to understand not just how to use QuickBooks Online, but why bookkeeping decisions affect financial results

  • Prefer a structured system instead of piecing together random tutorials

  • Want confidence that your financial reports are accurate and reliable

Whether you're managing your own books or building bookkeeping as a professional skill, this training provides a solid foundation you can apply consistently.

Can I learn at my own pace?

Yes. The course is fully self-paced. You can move through the lessons in sequence or focus on the sections most relevant to you, and revisit material as often as needed during your access period.

This flexibility makes it well-suited for busy business owners and those learning alongside other commitments.

What is the design of the course?

The course is video-based, with step-by-step instruction guided by the trainer. Lessons are practical and application-focused, especially when working inside QuickBooks Online.

Each module explains both what to do and why it matters, so you’re building understanding — not just following demonstrations.

How long will I have access to the course?

You will have full access for one year from your enrollment date. During that time, you can revisit lessons as often as needed and use the course as a reference as questions arise.

What is your refund policy?

Because this course provides immediate access to comprehensive training materials, refunds are not offered once enrollment is completed.

Detailed information about the course content, structure, and intended audience is provided to help you determine if it’s the right fit before enrolling.

Why should I enroll in this course today?

Enrolling today gives you a clear, structured foundation in accounting and bookkeeping so you can move forward with confidence instead of guessing or piecing information together over time.

The sooner you build this foundation, the sooner you can make informed decisions, avoid common mistakes, and ensure your bookkeeping is set up correctly from the start.

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