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.

Connect remotely to your client's computer to balance the books, just like if you worked on-site. Work through an online cloud-based bookkeeping software (such as QuickBooks Online or Xero) with your own secure login. Use the same desktop software you're used to, but accessed through a hosted virtual desktop.

A bookkeeping course can teach you the basic knowledge you'll need to prepare financial reports, organize data using tools like Microsoft Excel, or understand how to balance books.