Zero to Hero: The Ultimate Accounting & Bookkeeping Basics Bootcamp
Daanish Omarshah, Accounting & Finance expert
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Einheiten dieses Kurses
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1.
Introduction to the bootcamp!
1:33
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2.
Six Important Definitions
0:52
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3.
Assets
5:17
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4.
Non-Current Assets
3:14
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5.
Current Assets
4:39
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Liabilities
7:45
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7.
Expenses
2:09
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8.
Incomes
3:14
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9.
Drawings
2:04
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10.
Capital
3:57
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11.
Introduction to the Double Entry System
7:33
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12.
The Four Step Model in mastering Double Entries
2:10
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13.
Step 1 - Account Identification
3:46
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Step 2 - Account Categorization
4:35
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Step 3 - Effects Determination
6:36
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Step 4 - Double Entry Application (DEAD CLIC)
7:33
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17.
Introduction to Journal Entries
1:55
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18.
Journal Entries - Activity
13:00
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19.
Introduction to Discounts
0:43
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20.
Trade Discounts
6:51
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21.
Discount Allowed
5:41
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22.
Discount Received
3:22
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23.
Discounts Activity
8:48
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Returns Inwards
4:19
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25.
Returns Outwards
4:05
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26.
Misconception #1 pertaining to Journal Entries
3:45
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27.
Misconception #2 pertaining to Journal Entries
3:11
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28.
Advanced Journal Entries
12:39
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29.
The Accounting Cycle
3:05
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30.
Introduction to Books of Original Entries
6:02
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31.
The Sales Journal
2:27
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32.
The Sales Returns Journal
3:00
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33.
The Purchases Journal
2:18
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34.
The Purchases Returns Journal
3:42
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35.
An Introduction to Cash Books
2:57
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36.
Cash Books Comprehensive Activity
25:26
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37.
Contra Entry Cash Books
3:36
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38.
The General Journal
4:27
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39.
The Accounting Equation
11:17
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40.
Ledgers
9:14
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41.
Balancing Accounts
16:57
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42.
Ledgers Activity
24:57
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43.
The Types of Ledgers
7:44
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44.
Debit and Credit Balances
3:53
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45.
The Trial Balance
12:30
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46.
Practice Exercise 1 - Trial Balance
5:24
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47.
Practice Exercise 2 - Trial Balance
6:10
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48.
Source Documents - Part 1
11:04
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49.
Source Documents - Part 2
6:57
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50.
Basics of Financial Statements
16:45
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51.
The Statement of Profit & Loss
8:27
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52.
The Statement of Financial Position
4:59
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53.
Capital Expenditure
10:24
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54.
Revenue Expenditure
3:55
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55.
Capital & Revenue Receipts
3:07
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56.
Distinguishing between Capital & Revenue Expenditure
2:51
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57.
Introduction to Accounting Concepts
3:29
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58.
The Dual Aspect Concept
2:18
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59.
The Business Entity Concept
3:00
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60.
The Money Measurement Concept
2:24
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61.
The Materiality Concept
3:24
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62.
The Matching Concept
8:14
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63.
The Prudence Concept
4:12
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64.
The Substance over Form Concept
4:07
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65.
The Consistency Concept
2:38
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66.
The Going Concern Concept
7:03
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67.
Accounting Ethics
3:13
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Über diesen Kurs
Accounting & Bookkeeping for Beginners: A 7-Hour Bootcamp to Financial Fluency
Are you ready to understand the language of business and master your money skills?
This simple, enjoyable, and practical 7-hour beginner-friendly accounting course will take you from zero to hero. Whether you're an aspiring student, entrepreneur, career changer, or someone just curious about accounting — this course is designed just for you.
You’ll learn how to read financial statements, record transactions, understand double-entry bookkeeping, and apply accounting to real-world situations — all explained clearly, with real examples, and no confusing jargon.
What You'll Learn:
Accounting Fundamentals
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Understand key accounting terms like assets, liabilities, capital, income, and expenses
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Learn the basic principles that govern all financial systems — GAAP, the accounting equation, and more
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Visualize how transactions affect business health through real-world examples
Financial Statements – The Core of Every Business
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Decode and analyze the Income Statement (Profit & Loss) and Balance Sheet
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Understand how businesses report performance and financial position
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Learn to read and interpret financial health with confidence
Bookkeeping Basics – The Double Entry System Simplified
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Grasp Debits and Credits in the easiest way possible
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Record and categorize transactions using journal entries
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Post entries to the General Ledger and prepare a Trial Balance
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Build a solid foundation in bookkeeping — step-by-step
Real-World Applications
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Apply concepts to retail, service businesses, and startups
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Understand how accounting supports decisions in entrepreneurship and finance
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Use examples from business operations, investments, and personal finance
Hands-On, Practical Learning
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Work through practice problems and mini-scenarios
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Reinforce learning with repetition and visual aids
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See how theory turns into practice through worked examples
Who Is This Course For?
- Complete Beginners: No accounting or finance background needed — we start from scratch.
- Students: High school, college, or university students looking for accounting support or a head start.
- Professionals: Entrepreneurs, small business owners, freelancers wanting to understand their own numbers.
- Career Changers: If you’re transitioning into finance, this course gives you the solid grounding you need.
- Lifelong Learners: Anyone curious about how businesses track and report performance.
Why Take This Course?
- Short, Simple, and Powerful – Just 7 Hours!
No fluff. Just clear, structured content that makes learning accounting easy and enjoyable. You’ll fall in love with accounting by the end of it!. - Easy-to-Follow Format.
Taught in a conversational style with step-by-step explanations and examples you’ll actually understand. - Career-Relevant and Practical.
Use the skills you learn immediately in your business, job, studies, or personal finances. - Unlimited Lifetime Access.
Watch and rewatch lessons at your own pace. No rush, no pressure. - Teacher Support – You're Not Alone!
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
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Read and interpret financial statements
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Record financial transactions accurately
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Understand the impact of business decisions on financial health
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Speak the language of finance confidently
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Prepare for further studies or careers in finance, accounting, and business
Let’s Get Started!
This isn’t just an accounting class — it’s a transformation.
You’ll gain confidence, learn a valuable life skill, and maybe even discover that you enjoy accounting more than you ever expected!
Disclaimer:
This class is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide investment, tax, legal, or financial planning advice. The content presented does not constitute professional advice and should not be relied upon as such.
Students should seek guidance from a qualified financial professional before making any financial or investment decisions. Additionally, I am not registered with the SEC or any state securities regulator, and this class does not constitute financial advisory services.
By participating in this class, you acknowledge that any actions you take based on the information provided are solely your responsibility.
Triff deine:n Kursleiter:in
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! I'm Daanish Omarshah, an Accounting & Finance Professional with a deep commitment to making finance education clear, practical, and accessible for everyone -- no matter their starting point.
With over 500 students enrolled from across the globe, especially from the United States, I've built a growing community of learners who trust my approach to breaking down complex topics into simple, actionable lessons.
Over the past few years, I've created a series of highly practical and engaging courses on Udemy that help learners gain confidence in core accounting and finance skills. My flagship course, "Accounting & Bookkeeping Basics: Master the Mechanics," has helped students with no prior experience build a strong f... Vollständiges Profil ansehen
Praxisnahes Kursprojekt
Create a Full Set of Financial Statements from Journal Entries
In this class project, you’ll record a full set of business transactions, create journal entries, post them to ledgers, prepare a trial balance, and then generate the financial statements — just like a real accountant!
This project will help you apply everything you’ve learned in this class:
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Recording transactions using journal entries
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Posting entries into ledgers
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Preparing a trial balance
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Creating a Profit & Loss Statement
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Creating a Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)
Your Task:
You are given a list of transactions for the month of May 1999 involving a fictional business started by Mr. James.
Use these transactions to:
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Journalize all 13 transactions.
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Post the journal entries into appropriate ledger (T-accounts).
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Prepare a Trial Balance from your ledgers.
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Create a Statement of Profit & Loss.
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Create a Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet).
Instructions (Steps):
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Download the Transaction Sheet (attached PDF file).
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Use your knowledge from the course videos to:
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Record journal entries with proper debit and credit formatting.
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Create T-accounts for each ledger involved (e.g., Bank, Cash, Equipment, Sales, etc.).
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Post journal entries into ledgers.
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Prepare a Trial Balance to ensure debit = credit.
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Build the Profit & Loss statement to calculate net profit.
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Build the Balance Sheet using the accounting equation:
Assets = Liabilities Owner’s Equity.
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You can solve this project on word, excel, or on paper.
Tips:
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Be neat and label each section clearly.
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Use Excel, Google Sheets, or hand-drawn tables — whichever format you’re comfortable with.
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Refer to the class videos for guidance if you’re unsure how to structure a ledger or statement.
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You may use colors or bold text to highlight different accounts (optional but helpful).
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