Maintaining accurate financial records is essential for any business, and bank reconciliation is a critical process that ensures your cash records match your bank statements. However, discrepancies like missing transactions, bank errors, and timing differences can make reconciliation frustrating and time-consuming. This course provides a clear, step-by-step approach to mastering bank reconciliation, from identifying discrepancies to posting accurate adjusting entries.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of bank reconciliation, including key terms such as outstanding checks, deposits in transit, and bank errors.

• Identify and resolve discrepancies by analyzing differences between your records and bank statements.

• Record adjusting journal entries to correct errors and ensure your books are accurate.

• Apply best practices to streamline the reconciliation process and prevent future mistakes.

• Gain hands-on experience through practical exercises using real-world examples and templates.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Accounting and finance students looking to strengthen their practical skills.

• Bookkeepers and accountants who want to improve accuracy and efficiency in reconciliations.

• Small business owners and entrepreneurs managing their own finances.

• Aspiring accounting professionals preparing for careers in auditing, financial analysis, or CPA certification.

Course Benefits:

This course cuts through the complexity and provides straightforward, actionable training. You’ll learn how to confidently reconcile accounts, troubleshoot errors, and maintain flawless financial records. Whether you’re a beginner or need a refresher, this course equips you with the skills to handle bank reconciliations with ease.

Who this course is for:

• Accounting & Finance Students – Build a strong foundation in bank reconciliation and adjusting entries. Bookkeepers & Accountants – Sharpen your skills in detecting errors, posting adjustments, and ensuring accurate financial records. Small Business Owners – Learn to reconcile your own bank statements and correct discrepancies confidently.