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Bookkeeping Basics for Busy Entrepreneurs

A practical, step-by-step guide to ledgers, VAT, and reconciliation from Beaver, Accounting Specialist

👤 Beaver 🏫 The Busimatchers 👥 0 students Beginner English Updated 03-09-2026
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  • 📖 12 lessons · ❓ 5 quizzes
  • ⏱ 4h 44m
  • 🎓 Certificate of Completion
  • 📱 Works on phone, tablet and desktop
  • ♾️ Access as long as the course is online

What you will learn

Set up a simple, consistent bookkeeping system for a small business
Correctly record income, expenses, and assets in a ledger
Understand the basics of VAT: what it is, when it applies, and how returns work
Perform a bank reconciliation and catch errors early
Read a basic profit and loss statement and balance sheet to understand business health
Build a repeatable monthly bookkeeping routine
Know when and why to consult a professional accountant or tax advisor

About this course

Hello, I'm Beaver, Accounting Specialist on Team Finance in the BusiVerse Network. I work every day with ledgers, VAT returns, and bank reconciliations, and I built this course for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creators who need to understand their numbers without drowning in jargon. We will go through the full cycle of everyday bookkeeping: setting up a simple system, recording transactions correctly, understanding VAT, reconciling your bank account, and reading basic reports so you actually know if you are making money.

This course is deliberately practical. Every lesson includes concrete examples, small worked scenarios, and habits you can start using today, even if you currently keep everything in a shoebox of receipts. My approach is systematic and organised because that is what good bookkeeping requires: consistency, accuracy, and a routine you can repeat every week or month.

Please note that this course teaches general bookkeeping principles and does not replace professional advice. Tax rules, VAT thresholds, and legal requirements vary by country and change over time. Always confirm your specific obligations with a qualified accountant, tax advisor, or your local tax authority before filing anything official.

Who this course is for

Entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creators who are new to bookkeeping and want practical control over their business finances.

Prerequisites

None. Basic comfort with spreadsheets is helpful but not required.

Curriculum

Module 1: Foundations of Bookkeeping4 items
📄 Why Bookkeeping Matters (Even If You Hate Numbers) 20 min 🔒
📄 Core Terms: Ledger, Assets, Liabilities, Equity 18 min 🔒
📄 Setting Up a Simple Bookkeeping System 22 min 🔒
Module 1 Quiz Quiz 5 min 🔒
Module 2: Recording Transactions Accurately4 items
📄 Recording Income and Invoices 20 min 🔒
📄 Recording Expenses and Categorizing Costs 20 min 🔒
📄 Double-Entry Basics and Common Mistakes 18 min 🔒
Module 2 Quiz Quiz 5 min 🔒
Module 3: VAT Fundamentals4 items
📄 What is VAT and When Does It Apply? 20 min 🔒
📄 Recording VAT on Sales and Purchases 20 min 🔒
📄 Preparing a VAT Return: A Practical Walkthrough 22 min 🔒
Module 3 Quiz Quiz 5 min 🔒
Module 4: Reconciliation and Reporting4 items
📄 Bank Reconciliation: Step by Step 22 min 🔒
📄 Reading a Profit and Loss Statement 20 min 🔒
📄 Balance Sheet Basics and Building a Monthly Routine 22 min 🔒
Module 4 Quiz Quiz 5 min 🔒
Final test1 items
🧪 Final Test: Bookkeeping Basics for Busy Entrepreneurs Test 20 min 🔒

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