Sage 50 Accounts Levels 1, 2 & 3 Workbooks

Level: 1, 2 & 3

This Sage 50 Accounts Course includes all three levels as below:

We've gathered all three stages together in order to offer you a great multi-purchase discount.

You'll get:

A 180- day version of Sage 50 Accounts for each level
Practice data to enrich your learning experience
A suite of workbooks with free online tests throughout
Sage Certification for each level

Each study course now includes Sage Certification, so once you have completed the training you can take a test and become Sage Certified.

Jargon-free and paper based, the workbooks are easy to follow and contain practical exercises. They're incredible value as they can be used over and over again, whenever you have a particular query or if you need to train a new member of staff.

Choose the Sage 50 Accounts Course if:

You would like to benefit from our multi-purchase discount instead of purchasing each workbook suite individually.
You need easy-reference manuals that you can reuse.
You're looking for a low-cost training option.
You like to work at your own pace, in your own home or office.
You want become Sage Certified in all stages of Sage 50 Accounts.

Course topics Stage 1:

How to install and setup Sage 50 Accounts
How to enter your Opening Balances
Starting to enter transactions
Housekeeping, security and error corrections

Course topics Stage 2:

Credit Control
Month End
Reporting, VAT returns and Year End
Management Information

Course topics Stage 3:

Setting up Stock, Sales Order Processing and Purchase Order Processing
Setting up projects and dealing with invoicing
Bill of Materials, Stock pricing and Month End
Periodic routines and quotes/proformas

Features and Benefits

No need to take time out of the office
Learn at your own time and pace
Contains a 180-day version of Sage software
Learn the topics you want

Level 1

Part One:

Installation
Navigation
company settings
Nominal, bank and control accounts
Chart of accounts
Customer and supplier records

Part Two:

Opening balances: an overview
Customers and suppliers opening balances
Nominal opening balances

Part Three

Journal entries
Bank, cash and credit card transactions
Supplier invoices and credit notes
Paying suppliers
Operating the customer ledger

Part Four

Housekeeping tasks
Diary
Corrections
Access rights
Sage certification
FAQs
Glossary

Level 2

Part one:

Search facilities
Credit control reporting
Managing credit control

Part Two:

Recurring entries
Bank reconciliation
Prepayments and accruals
Fixed aset register and depreciation

Part Three:

Financial reporting
Multiple charts of accounts
VAT return, VAT archive and audit assistant
Year end

Part Four:

Department and budget reporting
Cash flow planner
Dashboards
Graphs, exporting data, and microsoft office intergration
Multi company and consolidation
Sage certification
FAQs
glossary

Level 3

Part one:

Planning a stock system
Creating a products record
Cost of sales and opening balances
Purchase order processing
Sales order processing and cash sales

Part Two:

Invoices and credit notes
Project costing

Part Three:

Settings for customers and suppliers
Bill of materials
Pricing and discount structures
Stock take and period end

Part Four:

Quotes and Pro Formas
Recurring transactions
Stock year end and global canges
Foreign trade
Intrastat
Sage certification
FAQs
Glossary

We recommend that students have completed a levelel 1 bookkeeping course or have knowledge of the double entry bookkeeping system before enrolling for this course.

Enrolments can be taken at anytime of the year unlike the traditional local college who tend only to enrol in September. Home Learning offers true flexibility. Enrol today and be studying within 7 days!

Sage 50 Accounts Levels 1,2 & 3 Certificates

This is a fully accredited and recognised Quaification. See our qualifications page for further details

All students have 180 days to complete each level of this course from date of software activation. Students are welcome to complete this course as quickly as they want to. On average this course is completed in 90 hours ( 2/5 months).

We recommend that students complete 2/3 hours per week as a minimum to get the most from this course. Remember to work out a study plan / timetable before you start and try and stick to it.

This course is issued in paper format complete with Sage software.

Your course materials will be delivered to you at the specified address within 7 days of enrolment. International students should allow up to 21 days for delivery.

This course is provided on a self study basis and is crammed with self testing exercises and tasks to complete as you progress. Step by step you will learn all the required skills and functions of using Sage software.

Students are required to complete online examination at the end of the course. This can be completed at any time of the year from any PC.

We do not provide support for this course.

Q: When can I enrol?

The beauty of distance learning means that students can enrol at anytime they wish 365 days of the year. Enrolments and payment can be made online or by calling our office on 0800 0131030.

Q: How soon after enrolment can I start studying?

Students would normally receive their course materials within seven days of enrolment. Materials for this course are posted out direct from the Sage warehouse normally via UPS courier.

Q: Is this course accredited?

Yes! This course is accredited by Sage. See our qualifications page for full details.

Q: Is there any funding available towards the course fees?

UK Open College is a privately run college therefore we do not have access to funding

Q: Do you offer any discounts for the unemployed or low income households?

Unfortunately discounts are not available

Q: Can I pay monthly for my course?

Yes! We do offer payment plans for this course to students resident in the UK only. See fees page for further details.

Q: How do I know whether this is the right course for me?

In truth we cannot be sure if this course or indeed home learning will meet every students needs. To help we have a money back guarantee scheme in place which allows students to receive and try the course materials for seven days to establish whether this course is the ideal course for them. If it's not simply notify us via email or telephone within the seven day period for a full refund. Please be aware this is a strict seven day scheme and no refunds are processed once this period has expired. The seven day guarantee is void once software has been opened.

Q: Is this course available to International students?

Yes! We currently have students all over the world studying with the college. With todays technology distance is no barrier at all.

Q: What if I have questions relating to my course or have problems understanding some of the questions?

No problem! All students have access Sage technical support via telephone.

Q: Will I have to purchase any additional books or materials?

No! We provide all the required course materials to enable you to complete your studies.

Q: Is Sage software included with the course?

Yes! We provide the latest version of Sage 50 accounts which is issed on a 180 day license.

Q: Where are the examinations held?

Exams for level one are taken online and can be accessed from any PC in the world. Students will be emailed access and passowrd details enabling them to log on when they are ready. Exams are issued on demand at anytime of the year.

Q: Can I retake my exam If I fail?

Yes! Additional charges will apply if a retake is required.

Q: Can I offer a bookkeeping service on a freelance basis after completing this course?

No! To be able to offer a bookkeeping service you will need to be qualified with the ICB to a minimum level 2 in manual bookkeeping in addition to sage certification

Q: Do I need a computer to complete this course?

Yes! Students are required to have windows xp, Vista or Windows 7. This course is not suitable for a MAC.

If you require any further information on this course then please call our administration team on 0800 0131030 or 01827 283735 and we will be happy to help you as much as we can.