Accounting: Video Series

In the 1800s, regular systems of accounting began to develop through double-entry bookkeeping, which is the process of entering every transaction twice. Discover how many old accounting firms have lasted until present times with help from an accountant in this free video on accounting.

Accounting certificates are usually obtained by going to school or a training course, and some of these certificates may count towards college credit. Find out how certified public accountants have to pass a battery of four tests with help from an accountant in this free video on accounting certificates.

In accounting, posting is done to keep track of individual items and to make sure that it's understood who owes who money. Find out how computer programming has made posting in accounting an easier process over the years with help from an accountant in this free video on accounting.

In order to complete the accounting cycle, information is generated through balance sheets or profit and loss statements after journal entries have been made. Discover how bankers use this information to determine whether or not a person is worthy of a loan with help from an accountant in this free video on accounting cycles.

Accounting software usually begins with Quicken, but QuickBooks is a more advanced form of software that is used by many small and mid-size businesses. Learn about using Microsoft Excel to analyze data with help from an accountant in this free video on accounting software.

One basic duty of an accountant is to help a company manage the analysis of their data, and then help them make managerial decisions based on this information. Learn about how accountants help companies with their taxes with help from an accountant in this free video on accounting.

Strategic management accounting is usually done in larger companies, and it involves an accountant taking information and trying to analyze the impact of future decisions. Discover how companies use strategic management accountants in order to decide whether or not to make purchases with help from an accountant in this free video on strategic management accounting.

An accounting balance sheet consists of assets, liabilities and owner equity. Learn about how assets and liabilities can be divided into current and long term variations with help from an accountant in this free video on accounting balance sheets.

Common accounting terms include "payable" and "receivable," which describe money being owed to someone else and money owed to oneself, respectively. Discover how assets describe anything that has value with help from an accountant in this free video on accounting terms.