Master essential bookkeeping skills with ACCA's introductory course. Ideal for aspiring accountants and business professionals.
Master essential bookkeeping skills with ACCA's introductory course. Ideal for aspiring accountants and business professionals.
Embark on your accounting career with ACCA's Introduction to Bookkeeping course. This comprehensive program is tailored for beginners aiming to grasp fundamental accounting concepts. You'll explore the core principles of double-entry bookkeeping, business transactions, and financial documentation. The course covers essential topics such as banking processes, payroll, ledger accounts, and sales and purchase transactions. Perfect for those starting in business, finance, or accountancy, as well as entrepreneurs and students. No prior knowledge is required, making it an ideal starting point for anyone interested in understanding the basics of financial record-keeping. Upon completion, you'll have a solid foundation in bookkeeping principles, preparing you for further studies or entry-level positions in accounting and finance.
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What you'll learn
Understand the main types of business transactions and documentation
Grasp the concept of double entry bookkeeping
Learn about banking processes and transactions
Understand payroll systems and their accounting implications
Master the use of ledger accounts
Handle sales and purchases credit transactions
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Quizzes, Assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 8 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to bookkeeping, covering the fundamental concepts and practices essential for anyone looking to start a career in accounting or finance. Students will learn about various types of business transactions and documentation, the double-entry bookkeeping system, banking processes, payroll management, and the creation and maintenance of ledger accounts. The course also delves into sales and purchases credit transactions, reconciliations, and the preparation of a trial balance. By the end of the course, learners will have a solid foundation in bookkeeping principles and practices, preparing them for further study in accounting or entry-level positions in finance.
Types of business transactions and documentation
Module 1
Duality of transactions and the double entry system
Module 2
Banking process and transactions
Module 3
Payroll
Module 4
Ledger accounts
Module 5
Sales and purchases credit transactions
Module 6
Reconciliations
Module 7
The trial balance
Module 8
Fee Structure
Instructors

7 Courses
Empowering Financial Professionals Through ACCA Education
Krutika Adatia serves as the Digital Learning Lead at ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), specializing in finance and accounting solutions. Her expertise is evident in the diverse range of courses she teaches under the ACCA banner. These courses cover essential areas of financial management, including Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Business and Technology, Bookkeeping (both introductory and intermediate levels), and Management Accounting (introductory and intermediate). Through these comprehensive programs, Krutika plays a crucial role in shaping the next generation of accounting and finance professionals, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the rapidly evolving financial landscape.

7 Courses
Fostering Financial Expertise Through ACCA's Digital Community
Isobel Wroath holds the position of Digital Community Manager at ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), specializing in finance and accounting solutions. Her role extends beyond community management as she contributes to ACCA's educational mission by teaching a comprehensive suite of courses. These include Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Business and Technology, as well as introductory and intermediate levels of both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. Through her expertise and dedication, Isobel plays a vital role in nurturing a digital community of aspiring finance professionals while simultaneously imparting crucial knowledge across various domains of accounting and financial management.
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