Level one bookkeeping is seen as the ideal starting point for students looking to gain the basics of keeping financial records. It presumes no knowledge at all and explains everything in a nice clear manner. Everything you need is supplied to complete the course including bookkeeping sheets and pen and paper. If you have been considering studies for a while and not exactly sure where to start then this course comes highly recommended. Every student gains certification upon completion allowing you to prove your skills. Enrol today and give yourself the opportunity of a better future!
Are there any previous skills or qualifications required to register for this course? Good news!! No previous skills are required, allowing students at all levels to enrol. This course presumes no knowledge
What qualification is awarded upon completion? All successful students will be awarded the UKOC Level One Certificate in Bookkeeping. The course also matches the Syllabus of the OCR level one course. (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA). Students can arrange their own independent examination with OCR if required. See qualification page.
Am I required to sit an exam? Yes! An external examination is required to gain the OCR Level One Certificate. No Examination is required to gain the UKOC Certificate. This is achieved using the continual assessment method. This allows student support to monitor your progress every step of the way.
How is my coursework assessed? There are four grades possible for each assignment. A Fail, Pass, Merit or Distinction can be achieved. If you fail you can re-submit at no extra charge until you get it right! A distinction is the highest grade and requires work of a very high standard and presentation. You will be given guidance to help improve your grades if necessary.
What if I have a question relating to my course? No problem! All students on this course can email student support with any questions they may have. Monday-Friday
What is included in the cost of my course? No other purchases are necessary. This course comes complete in a college study bag allowing you to transport it and study anywhere. Real flexibility!
What is the duration of the course? Is there a time limit for completion? This course will take approximately 60 hours to complete. Students can complete as quickly as the choose or indeed as slowly as they wish. What is covered in the course syllabus? The course consists of the following fourteen modules: Unit 1 Business and bookkeeping - Raising money and investing money when starting a business
- The basics of the business trading process
- The need to keep bookkeeping records
- People who need to know about bookkeeping records
- Basic forms of business organisation
Unit 2 Documents for sales and purchases - The invoice
- The credit note
- The cheque
Unit 3 - Accounts and ledgers for credit sales and returns
Unit 4 Unit 5 - Accounts and ledgers for credit purchases and returns
Unit 6 - Payments for purchases and expenses
Unit 7 Unit 8 Principles of petty cash - The principles of maintaining a petty cash system using either the imprest or non-imprest system
- The completion of the petty cash vouchers for both payments and receipts
- The importance of checking details on the vouchers, including amounts claimed
- The authorisation of vouchers including signatures
- The principles and procedures of VAT
- The importance of accuracy
- The importance of keeping the petty cash safe and secure
Unit 9 Writing up the petty cash book - Bringing forward the opening balance of petty cash for the beginning of the period
- Ensuring each petty cash voucher has been properly authorised before entering it in the petty cash book
- Entering the petty cash vouchers into the petty cash book
- Entering receipts into the petty cash book
Unit 10 Balancing the petty cash book - Totalling the petty cash book and cross-checking the analysis columns
- Balancing the petty cash book to find out how much cash remains
- Completing a petty cash reimbursement request for authorisation so that the petty cash can be topped up
- Preparing a cheque to reimburse the imprest so that cash can be withdrawn from the bank
Unit 11 Source documents for the cash book
Unit 12 Writing up and balancing the cash book - Details of cash and cheques received and paid in
- Details of cash discount allowed
- Payments made by cash, cheque, and other forms of bank payment
- Details of cash discount received from suppliers
Unit 13 Unit 14 - Bank reconciliation statements
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Can you send me this info in the post? Unfortunately not, we list all our course details online including fees, duration and syllabus. By doing this we are able to keep our fees to a minimum. Please contact us if you have further questions.
Can I pay the course fees in instalments? Yes no problem at all. Take a look at the payment method page in the top right hand corner for further details. Payment plans can only be arranged by calling FREE on 0800 0131030. All payment plans incur a £15.00 admin charge.
What if I receive my course and it’s not suitable? We offer a seven day money back guarantee on this course. If for any reason you are not happy please return it to our office within seven days of receipt and we will refund your money. Please be aware all courses require a signature upon receipt. The seven day period starts from the date it is signed for. No refunds are given after seven days whatever the circumstances. Money back guarantee excludes postage costs. It is also the student’s responsibility to cover return postage costs. All returns must be sent recorded delivery to our trading address shown on the contact us page. |
