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Bookkeeping Course

  • Duration:2 Days
  • Cost:£899 + VAT
  • Ref:BK

This bookkeeping course will help you get to grips with the fundamentals of your accounting system

Cost £899.00 Duration 2 days Code BK

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Who is it for

Everyone who wishes to understand the principles of bookkeeping, within a business and organisational context. No prior experience is necessary, and the course is suitable for beginners working within the accounts function.

What is it about

This course covers the fundamentals of bookkeeping and explains them in a practical, jargon-free overview. Guided by an expert trainer, you will cover all the key concepts required by a successful bookkeeper and learn how to apply them in practice.


Course Overview

  • The dual effect- the balance sheet equation
  • The balance sheet and profit loss account
  • Profits and losses, assets and liabilities
  • Double-entry bookkeeping - debits and credits
  • The flow of information to trial balance to final accounts 
  • Books of prime entry
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Share capital and reserves
  • Accruals and pre-payments
  • Fixed assets and depreciation
  • Bank and doubtful debts
  • Suspense accounts
  • Stock valuation
  • Cash flow statements
  • Control accounts

What will I get out of it?

  • The basics of double-entry bookkeeping
  • Skills to use bookkeeping for VAT
  • Ability to read and understand basic financial statements
  • Use of more complex and detailed accounting transactions
  • Understanding of the implications of different organisational structures
  • A complete understanding from trial balance to final accounts

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This course is accredited for CPD

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