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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 book keeping, 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

The fundamentals of book keeping explained in a practical, jargon-free overview.


Course Overview

  • The dual effect- the balance sheet equation
  • The balance sheet and profit loss account
  • Profits and losses, assets and liabilities
  • Double-entry book keeping- 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 book-keeping
  • Skills to use book keeping 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

Accredited by

This course is accredited for CPD

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