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Intro to Bookkeeping

Gain confidence in managing your small business finances by learning essential bookkeeping principles and simple record-keeping systems. Explore journals, ledgers, business statements, and ways to organize receipts and disbursements. Build practical skills to better understand your finances and communicate with accounting professionals.

  • Beginner
  • 16 and older
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  • 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours over 4 sessions

Start Dates (0) $110/person

  • $45 Materials Fee will be collected at the time of the class.
  • No Class Nov 25

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Class Description

Description

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. Bob Wagner, MBA, is founder of the Discovery Center with over 40 years experience in the business field. Mr. Wagner is a recognized authority in business organization and financial aspects of small businesses.

Note: A materials fee of $45 will be collected at the beginning 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 (312)

(4.3-star rating across 312 reviews)

This class: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews

  • Intro to Bookkeeping

    Waiting on part 2. The small setting helped with comprehending the material.
  • Intro to Bookkeeping

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  • Intro to Bookkeeping

    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
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Discovery Center

The Discovery Center in Chicago is a well-established adult education program offering a variety of fun and stimulating classes taught by qualified instructors. With a focus on lifelong learning, there are no exams or grades, allowing individuals to learn at their own pace for personal enjoyment and growth.

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