Practical Bookkeeping & Accounts

Scope of Training

This training program covers both introductory Bookkeeping and Accounting within a relatively short time period.

Participants will gain practical skills in Excel spreadsheets, manual and electronic double-entry bookkeeping, as well as knowledge and understanding of the essential principles, concepts, ethics, and limitations that underpin Bookkeeping and Accounting.

Additionally, they will develop the foundational expertise needed to excel in more advanced studies.

This course is a recommended preparatory course for Professional  Accounting.

Course Details 

• Duration: 2 weeks 
• Contact hours: 12 hours 
• The course consists of 4 sessions of 3 hours each 
• The sessions will be held twice a week in the afternoon 
• Successful candidates will be awarded a Certificate of Competenc

Entry Requirements

• This course is open to everyone and has no prerequisites.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

• Anyone who wants a good grounding in double-entry Bookkeeping and Accounting;
• Anyone who wants to progress to professional qualifications as Bookkeepers, Accounting Technicians and fully qualified Accountants.

Course Objectives & Benefits

By the end of the training programme, participants should be able to: 

• Perform basic operations as required for Bookkeeping and Accounting
• Perform basic operations with Excel spreadsheets
• Understand the notion of double-entry leading to the preparation of trading, profit and loss as well as balance sheets
• Develop the general, practical and professional skills relevant to the profession
• Develop awarenessof relevant ethical issues