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Every successful business relies on accurate financial records to track its health and make informed decisions. This course guides you through the foundational rules of double-entry bookkeeping, showing you how to turn raw business transactions into organized financial data. By reading our structured text lessons and working through practical accounting scenarios, you will master the mechanics of the general ledger. You will transition from understanding basic debits and credits to confidently constructing a balanced trial balance that reflects true financial standing. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of double-entry bookkeeping and the accounting equation - Record daily business transactions using correct debit and credit rules - Post journal entries to individual ledger accounts accurately - Balance ledger accounts and identify common posting errors - Prepare a structured trial balance to verify mathematical accuracy - Explore how modern digital ledger systems automate these traditional workflows The course begins with essential accounting terminology and the double-entry framework before moving step-by-step through ledger posting, balancing, and trial balance preparation. You will practice these concepts through written exercises and clear, step-by-step examples. This course is designed for absolute beginners, aspiring bookkeepers, and small business owners who want to understand financial record-keeping without any prior accounting experience. Start reading today to build a solid foundation in financial accounting and take control of the books.