Self-taught bookkeepers use a variety of courses, seminars, books, and other online resources to learn about bookkeeping and accounting. You can also learn how to use accounting software, like QuickBooks, which can teach you about the basics of bookkeeping as well as the technology used by many businesses.

Manual bookkeeping is a traditional method of managing financial transactions using ledgers, journals, and spreadsheets. It involves recording each transaction by hand, including the date, amount, and description of the transaction.