Basic Bookkeeping Course

Basic Bookkeeping course: The first steps in financial record keeping for small business.  If you require the basics of bookkeeping at an affordable cost then look no further. A great value course. The aims of this course are to understand why bookkeeping is important and examine a wide variety of bookkeeping options and select the one the most appropriate for your business. The course also offers an introduction to VAT and offers practice in recording financial transactions. An ideal course for any newcomer to bookkeeping.

Entry requirements:

There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme.

Support:

All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via email. Tutors are assigned upon receipt of your first assignment 

Duration:

All students have one year to complete this course from date of enrolment. Average study of 25 hours.

Provided materials:

• Course Manual in A4 Folder
• Unlimited email support Monday to Friday
• College Certification

This course comes complete in a college bag for real flexibility

Course syllabus:

Introduction
Why Keep books?
Bookkeeping methods available
Introduction to VAT
The analysed cash book
Sales and purchase day books
Filing your records
Reconciling the bank account
Double entry bookkeeping
Single entry systems

Examination:

No examination is necessary

Assessment method:

This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required.

Qualification: 

Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping

All successful students will be awarded the UK Open College Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping. This award is an independent college certificate issued by the UK Open College for successful learners. Once completed successfully each student will receive their certificate from the college proving their skills and knowledge in this rewarding field. Add this to your completed folder of courswork and impress any potential employer. Your certificate will give you the self belief and confidence to progress further with your studies or help make inroads to getting that job you have always wanted.