Accounting for Small Business

Course Description:

Accounting and Bookkeeping are important when it comes to business. At the moment, Accountants and Bookkeepers are in high demand and can earn a high salary, so it’s a career path with room for progression and lots of benefits.

If you are someone who hopes to run your own business then understanding this subject is extremely important. Otherwise, an Accountant or Bookkeeper works for an organisation and daily duties might include things like: using a computerised accounting system, dealing with invoices, and helping to prepare annual accounts etc.

This course aims to give you a broad understanding of Accounting and Bookkeeping, and will build your knowledge as you go. This is so you will be prepared for work upon successful completion of the course, or you could go on to further study of the subject.

What are the requirements?

• You must be 16 or over
• You should have a basic understanding of English, Maths and ICT
• You will need a computer or tablet with internet connection and it’s better to have a notepad and a pen with you

What skills am I going to get from this course?

• Begin by learning how to manage business accounts
• This course will help you to understand the basic principles of accounting
• Understand the basic accounting equation and how to factor in debits and credits
• On completion of this course, you will be able to record revenues and sales invoices
• In this course, you’ll learn how to do cost and managerial accounting
• At the end of this course, you will understand how to analyse profitability and efficiency

What is the target audience?

• Business owners
• Job hunters & School leavers
• New or Temporary staff
• College or University students & graduates
• Account assistant, Account clerk or Bookkeeping assistant
• Payroll administrator or Payroll clerk
• Accounts manager or Office manager
• Office clerk, Marketing assistant & Administration Assistant
• Finance controller

How will I be assessed?

• At the end of the course learners will take an online multiple choice question assessment test. This online multiple choice question test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.
• Those who successfully pass this course will be awarded a free e-certificate, and only need to pay £19 for your printed certificate.

What Certification am I going to receive?

Upon successful completion you will be awarded a Small Business Accounting certificate.

What careers can I get with this qualification?

With this diploma, you are able to fulfill various roles, such as:

• Accountant
• Accounting Clerk
• Bookkeeper
• Auditor
• Financial Officer
• Controller
• Financial Analyst