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Stop guessing your way through bookkeeping, and start knowing you’re right.

Bookkeeping Foundations™ helps self-taught and partially trained bookkeepers finally see how everything fits together, so they can stop second-guessing every entry and start working with real clarity, confidence, and certainty.
You'll learn how to: 
  • stop rechecking every decision
  • understand where transactions go and why
  • catch what is wrong faster
  • build real confidence in your bookkeeping judgment
  • become the person others rely on for clear answers
Only 10 seats available. Enrollment closes April 17.
Next round is not until September 2026.

You do not feel unsure because you are bad at bookkeeping.


You feel unsure because no one ever taught you how the system actually works as a whole.


So even when you finish the work…

there is still that quiet thought in the background:


“I think this is right… but I’m not fully sure.”


That is the part no one talks about.

The mental drain.

The hesitation.

The constant rechecking.

The Googling the same thing again because you still do not feel settled.


Bookkeeping Foundations™ is designed to eliminate that feeling.


Not by giving you more random tips.

Not by handing you more fragments.

But by teaching you how to see the books through Full Picture Thinking™ so you understand cause and effect inside the system.


That is when bookkeeping stops feeling shaky.

That is when you stop hoping you got it right.

That is when you know.


Hi, we're Jackie Shaw and Jackie Rockwell.

We've been in your shoes and it was very challenging, that's why we created Bookkeeping Foundations, so you have someone to hold your hand through the process of becoming a confident bookkeeper. 
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The breakthrough is
Full Picture Thinking™

This is the difference between memorizing bookkeeping steps
and actually understanding what is happening.

Inside Bookkeeping Foundations™, you learn to see how every transaction impacts the entire system.

So instead of freezing, second-guessing, or hoping your work is correct…

You can trace what is happening.
You can see why it is happening.
You can make decisions with confidence.
And you can trust your own judgment without needing constant validation.

This is what makes the shift feel so powerful:

You are no longer just doing bookkeeping.

You are understanding bookkeeping.

And that changes everything.

Before Bookkeeping Foundations...

You are doing the work… but it feels harder than it should.

You second-guess entries.

You waste time looking things up

You worry there are gaps in your knowledge.

You hope no one notices what you are still unsure about.

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What makes us different

After Bookkeeping Foundations:

You open a set of books and instantly see what's going on
You know what is right and what needs fixing
You show up more confidently!
You move faster because you no longer hesitate
You trust your process (and know how to change it if needed)
You become the person others rely on.

You do not just “get by” anymore.
You OWN your role.

THE DETAILS

What you get inside Bookkeeping Foundations:

  • 10 weeks of hybrid learning - A powerful combination of live classes, prerecorded lessons, and weekly study groups so you can actually absorb the material and apply it in real bookkeeping work..
  • Weekly Study Sessions - A space to work through problems, ask questions, and stop feeling like you have to figure everything out alone. This is where uncertainty gets replaced with grounded understanding.
  • 24/7 text support with the instructor - So when you get stuck, you do not spiral. You get clarity. Fast.
  • A private advisor session - A focused 1:1 session to help you get unstuck, reinforce your understanding, and strengthen your confidence.
  • Real-world bookkeeping training - This is not abstract theory. It is practical skill-building designed to help you make stronger bookkeeping decisions in the real world.

Bookkeeping Foundations takes you from guessing your way through the day to reconciling like a pro.

With a combination of pre-recorded video and live sessions, we'll take you through the entire bookkeeping process.

From the moment you sit down at your desk to running financial reports that accurately show how the business is doing, we've got you covered. 

In ten weeks we will cover the whole gamut of bookkeeping topics, such as: 
  • How to choose between QB Desktop and QBO
  • What the heck is a QuickBooks database
  • Accounting concepts (big picture topics)
  • What accounts should be used AND WHICH ONES TO AVOID!
  • How to make sure your work is accurate (everyone makes mistakes, but we will show you how to set up systems to catch those so your books are nice and clean!)
  • Bookkeeping roles and responsibilities

You will learn EVERYTHING you need to know to be an awesome bookkeeper. 
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Check out this video to see what it's like inside Bookkeeping Foundations >>>

This course will give you the confidence to become a bookkeeper. Then it's up to you whether you want to work for a company as an employee or dive into the world of entrepreneurship and start your own bookkeeping business.

It's the kitchen sink of bookkeeping. 
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Let's take your bookkeeping skills to the next level.

You can do this.

You got interested in bookkeeping because something about working with those numbers appeals to you.

Bookkeeping is very rewarding when you know how to tie it all together (and have the tools to do so).

We have over 25 years of bookkeeping and accounting experience. We KNOW how it all ties together AND how to take care of business WITHIN the software.

Our books are beautiful. 
We will teach you how to do the same.

This is what happens when someone finally gets the right kind of support:

This class was just what I needed to gain confidence in the skills I already knew while also challenging me to add new skills to my toolbox. I can't say enough about how much I loved the course.The curriculum, the workload and the resources provided were so thorough. 
Staci Davis
The Roofing Company
Other college-level bookkeeping classes seemed more focused on preparing me for a data-entry clerk level position at a large company, whereas the Bookkeeping Foundations course teaches what is actually needed to be a successful independent bookkeeper. 
Deidre Hurd
BRILLIANT BOOKKEEPING LLC
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  • 6 payments of $349 every 2 weeks
  • 3 payments of $375 per month
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Meet Your Teacher...

Jackie Shaw is the founder and principal consultant of Get Organized!. She is a proven educator, mentor, and business advisor. 

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The Details

- This course consists of 10 weeks of study.
- You can expect to put in at least 5 hours of work each week.
- Students will learn professional bookkeeping practices in QuickBooks Desktop and QBO. 
- Class curriculum requires students to use desktop bookkeeping software. A PC is required.
- The majority of the course is taught via pre-recorded lessons so you can watch at your own convenience. However three lessons will be taught live to allow you to ask questions and get feedback in real time.
- There is homework! You will be asked to do some research and some project based work.
- There are also quizzes, tests and a final exam!
- We take this education very seriously. You must put in the work necessary to pass the class.


Upon completion of the course you will receive the Brass Jacks seal of approval! 

Class Begins on April 20th

10 seats remaining

Frequently asked questions

What if I already have an AA in Accounting? 

There is so much information that is not taught in a typical college course setting. 
Bookkeeping Foundations will cover topics such as: software integrations that are useful and affordable for the business owner as well as day-to-day operations which are rarely (if ever!) taught in a traditional classroom setting. 

What is Composition Bookkeeping?

Composition Bookkeeping uses the 5 C's: 
  • Consistent - The same expenses are coded to the same accounts time and time again
  • Current - The books are up to date
  • Correct - The data is entered correctly (need we say more?!)
  • Concise - The financial reports are as short as possible - no fluff around here!
  • Confidence - Most important! We want you to feel confident in the work you do. Enough so that you feel comfortable answering questions management has and saying “That’s a good question. Let me check on that.” Instead of guessing or panicking.

Can I start a bookkeeping business with no experience?

Bookkeeping Foundations covers EVERYTHING you need to know to begin bookkeeping with confidence. 
This bookkeeping course will not teach you anything about running a business or managing clients, but your bookkeeping skills will be stellar. Upon completion of this course, you will be ready to accept clients and they will be glad to have found you. 

What is Bookkeepers Match?

Bookkeepers Match is where the magic happens. Once you've completed Bookkeeping Foundations, you have the Brass Jacks stamp of approval - but now you need a job! (or some clients!)

Bookkeepers Match is the place that business owners can go to find a qualified bookkeeper... that's you! All students who successfully pass Bookkeeping Foundations are eligible to join Bookkeeper Match for one year. 

Starting out in a new career can be stressful, Bookkeeper Match lets the new jobs and clients come to you. 

How Can I Get A Discount?

We are not offering any discounts at this time. 

We offer one minority scholarship per quarter - email us at jackier@brassjacks.com for more information.

Is there a payment plan?

Yes! We want this course to be accessible. Payment plans are a great option and we offer them with little to no additional cost to you.

Can you guarantee specific results?

We love this program and stand by what we teach. Our prior students have learned a lot from us and our clients are happy to work with us. However we have no way of knowing what you will do with this course and therefore cannot guarantee results, income or job opportunities. The testimonials on this page may not be typical for all students. 

What is required to succeed in Bookkeeping Foundations?

  • You will want to set aside at least 5 hours each week for this course
. Students who are brand new to bookkeeping can expect to spend more time than those who are already familiar with some of the terminology. 
  • You will need access to a computer - the type of work you will be doing will require you to have access to a computer, a tablet or phone will not be sufficient for this course. A PC is highly preferred because working with QuickBooks on a Mac looks quite different than it does on a PC so some tutorials can be challenging for students.
  • We no longer provide support to students using a Mac computer. 
  • Communication is key. This course is 10 weeks long for a good reason, it's an extremely robust course. Plan to ask questions and ask for help when you need it. We want all of our students to succeed so let us know how we can help you!

I have no bookkeeping experience. Will this work for me? 

We have seen brand new bookkeepers have great success with this course. However, if you would like to get a jump start on some of the bookkeeping and accounting terminology, you can enroll in our Introduction to Bookkeeping course to get a leg up on Bookkeeping Foundations. The price of Introduction to Bookkeeping can be deducted from the tuition fee for Bookkeeping Foundations.

Are you ready to uplevel your bookkeeping skills?

Class begins on April 20th
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Our mission is to educate people to become highly skilled bookkeepers and to connect companies to highly qualified bookkeepers. 

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    Corvallis, OR, 97333, US
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