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Bookkeeping Fundamentals in Canada

By the end, learners can explain what bookkeeping is, list everyday records the CRA describes, describe what should appear on a business receipt, know the usual six-year keeping period (as stated by the CRA as of November 2026), and know that GST/HST record rules exist without treating this course as personal tax help.

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A simple drawing of an open ledger.

Lessons

  1. Lesson 1 — What is bookkeeping?

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  2. Lesson 2 — What records should you keep?

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  3. Lesson 3 — What should appear on a receipt?

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  4. Lesson 4 — How long to keep records, and where

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  5. Lesson 5 — GST/HST records, and when to get help

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  6. Final quiz

    Pass mark 70% (at least 5 of 7). Unlocks the sample certificate. Pass mark 70% (at least 5 of 7). Unlocks the sample certificate. There is no timer.

Pass the final quiz with 70% or more to open a sample certificate.