Bookkeeping and accounting for beginners

Quick answer

This playlist is a beginner bookkeeping course. Accounting Stuff explains the accounting equation, debits and credits, journals and the ledger in short lessons, while Xero and QuickBooks show invoices, expenses, bank reconciliation and how to read a profit and loss statement. Play all on repeat to work through it, or Repeat one on a topic you find hard.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1ACCOUNTING BASICS: a Guide to (Almost) EverythingACCOUNTING BASICS: a Guide to (Almost) EverythingAccounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Small Business Accounting Explained in Four MinutesSmall Business Accounting Explained in Four MinutesXero Accounting SoftwarePlay from here Loop
  3. 3Overview of accounting & bookkeeping basics in QuickBooks OnlineOverview of accounting & bookkeeping basics in QuickBooks OnlineIntuit QuickBooksPlay from here Loop
  4. 4BOOKKEEPING BASICS: 7 Steps to Get You StartedBOOKKEEPING BASICS: 7 Steps to Get You StartedAccounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  5. 5How To Start Bookkeeping (FREE Template)How To Start Bookkeeping (FREE Template)Accounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  6. 6ACCOUNTING EQUATION: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!ACCOUNTING EQUATION: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!Accounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  7. 7DOUBLE-ENTRY ACCOUNTING: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!DOUBLE-ENTRY ACCOUNTING: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!Accounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  8. 8DEBITS & CREDITS: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!DEBITS & CREDITS: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!Accounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  9. 9ASSETS, LIABILITIES & EQUITY: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!ASSETS, LIABILITIES & EQUITY: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!Accounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  10. 10CHART OF ACCOUNTS: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!CHART OF ACCOUNTS: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!Accounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  11. 11JOURNAL ENTRIES: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!JOURNAL ENTRIES: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!Accounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  12. 12GENERAL LEDGER: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!GENERAL LEDGER: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!Accounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  13. 13TRIAL BALANCE: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!TRIAL BALANCE: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!Accounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  14. 14CASH VS ACCRUAL ACCOUNTING: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!CASH VS ACCRUAL ACCOUNTING: Explained in (Almost) 2 Minutes!Accounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Accounting terms you need to know | QuickBooks OnlineAccounting terms you need to know | QuickBooks OnlineIntuit QuickBooksPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Cloud Accounting Basics | XeroCloud Accounting Basics | XeroXero Accounting SoftwarePlay from here Loop
  17. 17Invoices: What You NEED TO KNOWInvoices: What You NEED TO KNOWAccounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  18. 18How to create an invoice in 2026 + free invoice templates | QuickBooks business tipsHow to create an invoice in 2026 + free invoice templates | QuickBooks business tipsIntuit QuickBooksPlay from here Loop
  19. 19The best way to track expenses when you are a sole proprietorshipThe best way to track expenses when you are a sole proprietorshipIntuit QuickBooksPlay from here Loop
  20. 20How To Do A Bank Reconciliation (EASY WAY)How To Do A Bank Reconciliation (EASY WAY)Accounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Bank reconciliation can actually be funBank reconciliation can actually be funXero Accounting SoftwarePlay from here Loop
  22. 22FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: all the basics in 8 MINS!FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: all the basics in 8 MINS!Accounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  23. 23How to Read a Profit & Loss StatementHow to Read a Profit & Loss StatementXero Accounting SoftwarePlay from here Loop
  24. 24The INCOME STATEMENT Explained (Profit & Loss / P&L)The INCOME STATEMENT Explained (Profit & Loss / P&L)Accounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  25. 25How to Read a Balance SheetHow to Read a Balance SheetXero Accounting SoftwarePlay from here Loop
  26. 26The BALANCE SHEET for BEGINNERS (Full Example)The BALANCE SHEET for BEGINNERS (Full Example)Accounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  27. 27How to Read a Cash Flow StatementHow to Read a Cash Flow StatementXero Accounting SoftwarePlay from here Loop
  28. 28The CASH FLOW STATEMENT for BEGINNERSThe CASH FLOW STATEMENT for BEGINNERSAccounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  29. 29INVENTORY & COST OF GOODS SOLDINVENTORY & COST OF GOODS SOLDAccounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  30. 30What is inventory? Why do inventory accounting? | Small Business Guides | XeroWhat is inventory? Why do inventory accounting? | Small Business Guides | XeroXero Accounting SoftwarePlay from here Loop
  31. 31DEPRECIATION BASICS! With Journal EntriesDEPRECIATION BASICS! With Journal EntriesAccounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  32. 32GROSS PROFIT MARGIN: a Simple ExplanationGROSS PROFIT MARGIN: a Simple ExplanationAccounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  33. 33FINANCIAL RATIOS: How to Analyze Financial StatementsFINANCIAL RATIOS: How to Analyze Financial StatementsAccounting StuffPlay from here Loop
  34. 34When you should hire an accountant | Small Business Guides | XeroWhen you should hire an accountant | Small Business Guides | XeroXero Accounting SoftwarePlay from here Loop

What is the difference between bookkeeping and accounting?

Bookkeeping is recording every sale, expense and payment accurately, day to day. Accounting uses those records to produce financial statements, work out profit and tax, and help you make decisions. A small business owner can learn to do the bookkeeping and bring in an accountant for year-end and tax.

How do I practise accounting with RepeatWatch?

Pause on each example and try the journal entry yourself, then A–B loop the answer to check it. Slow down to 0.75× for debits and credits, speed through review videos at 1.25×, and save the parts of the long lessons on keys 1–9 so you can revise one concept at a time.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need accounting software?

Not at first. Many owners start with a spreadsheet or a notebook and move to software such as Xero or QuickBooks as transactions grow. The concepts in this playlist are the same whatever tool you use, so learn them before choosing.

Do the rules change by country?

Double-entry bookkeeping is used worldwide, but tax rules, VAT or sales tax, payroll and record-keeping requirements vary by country. Check your local tax authority's guidance and ask a local accountant which records you must keep and for how long.

Is this legal, tax or financial advice?

No. These videos are educational and come from the channels that published them. They are not legal, tax or financial advice for your situation. Ask a qualified accountant to check your books and tax returns.