Guide

What is bookkeeping?

Whether you’re bookkeeping for a family business, or planning a career in it – this is a good place to start learning.

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Learn all about bookkeeping, including why it’s done, who does it, and how they go about it.

Double-entry bookkeeping explained
With double-entry bookkeeping, you create two accounting entries for each of your business transactions. Find out why.
What does a bookkeeper do?
Keeping the books is just one of the tasks modern bookkeepers might handle. Here’s a breakdown of bookkeeping duties.

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