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Intro to Bookkeeping

Learn how to conquer your fear of finances and take charge of your bookkeeping in this essential course at the Discovery Center. Gain the skills to set up your books, manage records, and understand business statements. Don't miss out on this opportunity to master the basics of bookkeeping for small business owners and individuals alike.

  • Beginner
  • 16 and older
  • $110
  • 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours over 4 sessions
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  • $110
  • Discovery Center - Irving Park @ 4318 N Elston Ave 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL 60641
  • 8 hours over 4 sessions
  • $40 Materials Fee will be collected at the time of the class.
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this bookkeeping course:

This class is an introduction to the basics of bookkeeping for the small business owner or those of you who want to become familiarized with some simple bookkeeping systems.

Overcome the common fear of facing your finances and record keeping. Unless you are trained to understand & handle your own business & personal records, you will continue to suffer the uncertainty of what you or your business can afford to spend, what to ask of your accountants and bookkeepers, & what you are actually earning.

This course on taking charge of your own bookkeeping, will not only deal with specific bookkeeping systems, which are simple & easy to use, but will also cover journals, ledgers, and business statements. Students will leave this class knowing how to set up their own books, receipts & disbursements.

Note: $35 Materials Fee will be collected at the time of the class.

Refund Policy

Registration Fee:

  • A non-refundable registration fee of $15.00 is charged per person each time a student registers for classes.

Class Credit Vouchers:

  • If you are forced to withdraw before the first class date, you must notify us at least 5 working days prior to the first class meeting, please contact us at [email protected] during regular business hours. Failure to do so will cancel any transaction.
  • Vouchers are issued only for amount of the class fee (less the non-refundable $15 reg. fee). The credit voucher is valid for nine months and must be used before the expiration date. After that it will no longer be valid.
  • The voucher is not redeemable for cash or goods and the original must be presented in person or by mail. (Photo copies are not valid.)
  • Important:
    • There are no class credit vouchers, transfers, refunds issued for one-session classes after the class meeting.
    • No refunds will be issued for classes which are postponed due to inclement weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Class Transfers:

  • If you wish to transfer to another class or section within a class AFTER you have registered, you must notify us at least 5 working days prior to the first class meeting, please contact us at [email protected] during regular business hours.
  • Additional fees apply. A $15 transfer fee will be charged per person and it must be paid prior to starting the new class.

Schedule Changes:

  • The school reserves the right to change course locations, schedules and instructors when necessary.
  • Rain dates will be scheduled for outdoor classes postponed due to inclement weather conditions.
  • Prices subject to change without notice.

Course Cancellations:

  • Those classes with insufficient enrollment will be canceled prior to their starting date. Whenever possible, students will be notified.

Refund Policy:

  • No refunds will be given unless a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Refunds will not be issued under any other circumstances. Allow 2-3 weeks.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Discovery Center (279)

(4.3-star rating across 279 reviews)
  • Intro to Bookkeeping

    Anonymous review on 5/4/2023
    Waiting on part 2. The small setting helped with comprehending the material.
  • Intro to Bookkeeping

    Reviewed by Shannon S. on 11/2/2017
    It was a great class with the good teacher. I was just not able to finish because I had conflicts with my job. Also I needed more of a bookkeeping class so I will sign up for that class next
  • Intro to Bookkeeping

    Reviewed by Cecilia V. on 7/30/2021
  • Intro to Bookkeeping

    Reviewed by Kim R. on 2/28/2020
  • Intro to Bookkeeping

    Reviewed by Olha V. on 2/28/2019
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

According to student reviews, Intro to Bookkeeping is a helpful class for learning the basics of bookkeeping. The small class setting allowed students to better understand the material. One student mentioned that they were unable to complete the class due to job conflicts but expressed a desire to sign up for a more comprehensive bookkeeping class in the future. Overall, students appreciated the instruction and felt that they gained valuable knowledge and skills in bookkeeping. Direct quotes: - "The small setting helped with comprehending the material." - "I needed more of a bookkeeping class so I will sign up for that class next."

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Questions & Answers (2)

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Question from Olha V.
Hi! I would like to start my own bookkeeping service to help small business owners with their bookkeeping and financial statements. Is this course right for me? Thanks!
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
The Basic Bookkeeping class covers the basics of accounting and accounting principles. Accounts, Journals, Ledgers, Worksheets, and Basic Financial Statements are covered. This is not a computer course, although there is a discussion of how computer programs (particularly Quickbooks) handle accounting transactions and the aforementioned accounting basics. For those that wish to learn how to use Quickbooks we offer a separate class "Quickbooks Online". Many students take both classes.
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Here's the link for the Quickbooks Online: https://coursehorse.com/chicago/classes/tech/office-productivity/quickbooks-online hope this helps!
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Question from Anonymous
What software for teaching will be used, for example: QuickBooks or Sage?
Answer from Georgia C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi there! This is not a computer course, although there is a discussion of how computer programs (particularly Quickbooks) handle accounting transactions and the aforementioned accounting basics.
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