Using General Ledger (GL) Course Overview

To ensure that you are well-prepared and can fully benefit from the Using General Ledger (GL) course, we recommend that you meet the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of accounting principles: Familiarity with fundamental accounting concepts such as debits, credits, and the structure of financial statements is essential.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices: An awareness of standard bookkeeping procedures will help you grasp the course content more effectively.
• Familiarity with financial reporting: Some experience with financial reports and what they represent within a business context will be beneficial.
• Computer literacy: Comfort with using computers and navigating software applications is important, as the course will involve working with GL software.
• Basic Excel skills: The ability to use spreadsheets for tasks such as data entry and analysis will aid in understanding the course material, especially for modules involving data import.
• Attention to detail: Precision is key in accounting work, so a natural inclination for detail-oriented tasks will be beneficial.

These prerequisites are intended to ensure that you have a solid foundation upon which to build your GL knowledge. They are not meant to be barriers, but rather to set you up for success in the training. If you have a willingness to learn and a commitment to the course material, you should be able to successfully complete the training and enhance your GL expertise.

Target Audience for Using General Ledger (GL)

Koenig Solutions' Using General Ledger (GL) course equips learners with essential accounting and financial management skills.

Target Audience for the Using General Ledger (GL) Course:

• Accountants and Accounting Clerks
• Financial Analysts
• Bookkeepers
• Finance Managers and Controllers
• Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialists
• CFOs and Finance Executives
• ERP and Financial System Users
• Business Analysts with a focus on financial systems
• IT Professionals implementing financial software solutions
• Auditors who require understanding of GL processes
• Professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of financial software
• Students pursuing a career in accounting or finance

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Using General Ledger (GL)?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes and Concepts

Gain proficiency in managing financial data using General Ledger tools, mastering tasks from customizing dashboards to reconciling bank statements, and generating insightful financial reports.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Customize the General Ledger Home Dashboard to enhance usability and access to key financial metrics.
• Configure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Scorecards for real-time financial monitoring and decision-making.
• Establish and manage accounting periods to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Navigate and manage the Chart of Accounts, enabling efficient tracking of financial transactions.
• Execute proficient creation, approval, and management of various types of journal entries including intercompany and amortization.
• Conduct banking transactions such as deposits, funds transfers, and check management within the General Ledger system.
• Perform bank and credit card statement reconciliations to maintain accurate cash flow records.
• Utilize NetSuite Reports for comprehensive review and analysis of General Ledger, Banking, and Financial data.
• Correct and fine-tune Bank Reconciliation Reports to reflect accurate financial status.
• Import Journal Entries and Banking Data efficiently using CSV files and online data import techniques.