Your key to understanding bookkeeping is here.

In just 2 hours of engaging video lessons, you'll dive into the core concepts that form the foundation of effective financial management. This course is designed to give beginners a clear, concise introduction to the world of bookkeeping while providing practical examples and demonstrations to build your confidence.

What's Inside the Introduction to Bookkeeping mini-course?

learn the basics of bookkeeping
  • Key Definitions Acronyms and Terms 
    Get familiar with the language of accounting, so you can hit the ground running.
  • Accounting Basis: Cash vs Accrual
    Understand the difference between these two fundamental approaches and learn which one applies best to various business scenarios.
  • Debits and Credits Explained
    Demystify the double-entry bookkeeping system with easy-to-follow explanations that make balancing your books a breeze.
  • The Accounting Equation in Action
    Watch a clear, practical demonstration of the accounting equation and see how it underpins every transaction.
  • Employment Outlook
    Gain insight into the current trends and future prospects in the bookkeeping field. This lecture examines how the job market is evolving, the impact of technological advancements, and the key skills that employers are seeking. 
  • Apathy, Automation & Amazon
    Explore the transformative effects of automation and the influence of major market players like Amazon on the bookkeeping landscape. You'll learn how complacency can hinder progress while automation reshapes traditional roles. Learn strategies for adapting to rapid change and leveraging innovation to stay ahead in your career.
  • Bookkeeping Taxonomy
    Build a solid foundation that simplifies complex processes and enhances your overall financial management skills.
  • BONUS
    To further support your learning, we’ve included a math lesson as well as links to select math lessons on Khan Academy. These resources will help you sharpen the numerical skills needed for accurate bookkeeping and provide additional context for the concepts discussed in the video lessons.

Why should I take this course?

Whether you're a budding bookkeeper or a small business owner looking to better understand your finances, Introduction to Bookkeeping is your stepping stone to mastering the fundamentals. Get started today and build a solid foundation in accounting that will serve you throughout your career!
Maybe you're interested in bookkeeping but feeling a little nervous about the math and technical side of things... then this introductory class is just for you. 

How it works: 
Introduction to Bookkeeping pulls the introductory material from Bookkeeping Foundations to give you a nice slow start into the course.

If you go through the material and are ready to learn more, you can use the price of this mini-class towards the cost of Bookkeeping Foundations. 

If you decide later you are ready for Bookkeeping Foundations, you will already have a leg up and you get a discount!

If you're ready to improve your bookkeeping skills and understanding, but just not quite ready for a robust, 10 week class, Introduction to Bookkeeping is for you.

Our students love us

Your class helped me identify what software would work for us and feel confident that the books are squared away. If things seemed "way wrong" again I would know where to look to fix it.
~ Agnes barton-sabo
It's nice that Jackie teaches the material that's relevant & necessary and the tips and tricks she passes along are so helpful. Good teacher!
~ ANONYMOUS STUDENT
Jackie Shaw is an excellent teacher - she takes high level topics and dumbs them down so they are easily understood!
~ staci davis

Meet Your Teacher...

Jackie Shaw is the co-founder and CTO of Brass Jacks. She is a proven educator, mentor, and business advisor. 
graduated from
Eastern Oregon University
work experience
Jackie has worked in the accounting field since 2007. She began teaching QuickBooks classes in 2012.
courses
Jackie LOVES to teach bookkeeping and accounting. Enroll now and see why so many people love to learn from her with her fun, engaging and no-nonsense attitude!

ARE YOU READY TO BEGIN YOUR PATH TO BECOMING A BOOKKEEPER?

This is your chance to stop thinking about it and starting becoming the bookkeeper you want to be.

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