Introduction to the bookkeeping of a small business, with emphasis on service-oriented sole proprietorships, bookkeeping for a merchandising enterprise, and accounting for partnerships and corporations. Skills and tasks covered include journalizing business transactions, maintaining a general ledger system, and preparing and analyzing financial statements. Course culminates in a comprehensive review of full-charge bookkeeping practices, and is suitable preparation for the Certified Bookkeeper Exam, and for persons involved with or interested in small business accounting.