About the course

Learn bookkeeping from the ground up. This program guides you step-by-step through the accounting cycle, financial statements, payroll systems, software navigation, client management, and practical bookkeeping workflows. Designed for beginners and aspiring professionals, this course builds confidence, structure, and real-world skill.

What you'll learn

Self-Paced, Firm-Ready Training

Built for professionals who want practical bookkeeping knowledge they can apply immediately in real-world settings.

Structured 12-Week Curriculum

Covers bookkeeping fundamentals, payroll, financial statements, software workflows, and compliance essentials.

Career & Practice Focused

Designed to support certification preparation, client work, and long-term professional growth.

Instructor: Sarah McCutchan

Sarah McCutchan is the Principal of McCutchan Advisory Services, a bookkeeping and advisory firm supporting small business owners with financial structure, workflow clarity, and ongoing accounting services. With professional experience in bookkeeping systems, financial reconciliation, invoicing processes, and client record management, Sarah brings real-world knowledge into this course. She developed the eLearn Nexus Bookkeeping Program to provide practical training that prepares students not just to understand bookkeeping — but to apply it confidently in real situations and grow their careers. ~ Sarah’s goal is to help students build real bookkeeping confidence, support their clients, and launch long-term career success.

Program Curriculum

12 Chapters · 71 Lessons

  1. 1

    Week 1 – Bookkeeping Basics

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      Lesson 1 – Introduction to Bookkeeping

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      Lesson 2– Core Concepts Overview

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      Core Concepts Walkthrough: Bookkeeping Basics

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      Lesson 3 - Instructor Notes & Reference

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      Lesson 4 - Reflection: Why Bookkeeping Matters

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      Lesson 5 - Knowledge Check - Week 1

  2. 2

    Week 2 – Accounting Foundations

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      : Lesson 1 – Accounting Principles

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      Lesson 2 – Core Concepts: Accounting Foundations

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      Core Concepts Walkthrough: Accounting Foundations

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      Lesson 3 - Instructor Notes & Reference

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      Lesson 4 - Reflection – Why Accounting Rules Matter

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      Lesson 5 - Knowledge Check - Week 2

  3. 3

    Week 3 Financial Statements

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      Lesson 1 – Introduction to Financial Statements

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      Lesson 2 – Core Concepts Overview: Financial Statements

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      Core Concepts Walkthrough: Financial Statements

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      Lesson 3 - Instructor Notes & Reference

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      Lesson 4 - Reflection – Understanding Financial Reports

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      Lesson 5 - Knowledge Check - Week 3

  4. 4

    WEEK 4 – Accounts Payables & Receivables

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      Lesson 1 – Accounts Payable

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      Lesson 2 – Core Concepts Overview: Payables & Receivables

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      Core Concepts Walkthrough: Accounts Payable & Receivables

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      Lesson 3 - Instructor Notes & Reference

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      Lesson 4 - Reflection: Why Managing Payables & Receivables Matters

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      Lesson 5 - Knowledge Check - Week 4

  5. 5

    Week 5 – Payroll & Taxes

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      Lesson 1 - Payroll Foundations

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      Lesson 2 - Core Concepts Overview Payroll & Taxes

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      Core Concepts Walkthrough: Payroll Accounting

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      Core Concepts Walkthrough: Taxation Basics

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      Lesson 3 - Instructor Notes & References

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      Lesson 4 - Reflection: Why Payroll & Taxes Matters

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      Lesson 5 - Knowledge Check - Week 5

  6. 6

    Week 6 – Software & Tools

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      Lesson 1 - Bookkeeping Software Overview

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      Lesson 2 - Core Concepts Overview Software & Tools

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      Core Concepts Walkthrough: Software & Tools

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      Lesson 3- Instructor Notes & Reference

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      Lesson 4 - Reflection: Why Bookkeeping tools Matter

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      Lesson 5 - Knowledge Check Week 6

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    Week 7 – Client Management

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      Lesson 1 – Client Intake & Onboarding

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      Lesson 2 – Communication Systems

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      Core Concepts Walkthrough: Client Management

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      Lesson 3 – Record-keeping Policies

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      Lesson 4 - Instructor Notes & Reference

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      Lesson 5 - Knowledge Check - Week 7

  8. 8

    Week 8 – Practical Applications

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      Lesson 1 – Adjusting Entries

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      Lesson 2 – Reconciliation Basics

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      Core Concepts Walkthrough: Practical Applications

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      Lesson 3 – Financial Cleanup

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      Lesson 4 - Instructor Notes & Reference

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      Lesson 5 - Knowledge Check - Week 8

  9. 9

    Week 9 – Review & Practice

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      Lesson 1 – Week 9 Overview: Review & Practice

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      Lesson 2 – Core Concepts Overview

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      Lesson 3 – Instructor Notes & Reference

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      Lesson 4 – Reflection: Review & Practice

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      Lesson 5 – Knowledge Check

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    Week 10 – Advanced Topics

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      Lesson 1 – Week 10 Overview: Advanced Topics

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      Lesson 2 – Core Concepts Overview: Advanced Topics

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      Lesson 3 – Instructor Notes & Reference

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      Lesson 4 – Reflection: Advanced Topics

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      Lesson 5 – Knowledge Check – Week 10

  11. 11

    Week 11 – Final Review

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      Lesson 1 – Comprehensive Review

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      Core Concepts Walkthrough: Ethics

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      Lesson 2 – Study Guide

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      Lesson 3 – Final Q&A Prep

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      Lesson 4 – Reflection: Final Review

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      Lesson 5 – Knowledge Check – Week 11

  12. 12

    Week 12 – Final Assessment

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      Lesson 1 – Final Exam Instructions

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      Lesson 2 – Final Exam (placeholder)

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      Core Concepts Walkthrough: Final Assessment

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      Lesson 3 – Instructor Notes & Reference

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      Lesson 4 – Reflection: Final Assessment

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      Lesson 5 – Knowledge Check – Week 12

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