Bookkeeping: Terminology and Process Execution 2 CPE

This course is focused on providing the learner with a foundation of knowledge to prepare for the many job responsibilities that will come the way of a typical bookkeeper. As the bookkeeping profession continues to expand and evolve, bookkeepers are often the accounting “go-to” people for companies of all sizes. 

Whether you are a business owner or want to develop the skill of bookkeeping to begin a career, there are critical accounting and bookkeeping concepts that are important to learn. This course, developed by a CPA who has both small and large business accounting experience and background, will provide a solid foundation.

NOTE: This course is one of a series of courses developed for the Professional Bookkeeping Certification program on Illumeo. The full curriculum of courses will provide you with the ultimate foundation to a career as a bookkeeper. 

Note: Information within this course comes from readily available public domain documents and is utilized by the trainer as a supplement for relaying the course content.

Prerequisites

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.

Learning Objective

• Discover the basics of bookkeeping and identify types of transactions.
• Explore the comparison of bookkeeping to accounting
• Explore critical terminology including components of the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement
• Explore bookkeeping tips

Last updated/reviewed: July 23, 2025