Description: Have you ever wondered where all the numbers on your financial statements came from? In this fast-paced, hands-on class, you will take a deep dive into developing a full set of books, either manually or using Excel. From setting up the chart of accounts, journals and general ledger, to entering transactions, to producing financial statements, you will do it all! This class will be of value to everyone-even those using accounting software-who wants a solid understanding of the behind-the-scenes processes that put their financial information into a useable format for making decisions. Participants are requested to bring a laptop with Excel. Participants will learn: Set up and balance a set of books either manually or using Excel Enter transactions into journals Record journal entries into the general ledger Reconcile books and make closing entries Produce vital financial statements Recommended audience: governing bodies, bookkeepers/accountants, managers and operators. Accreditation: 6 California Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded