Basic Book-keeping

Course Overview

Perfect for those whose responsibility in a job role includes recording all financial transactions undertaken by a company; you will gain a clear understanding of the basic principles of book-keeping including learning how to maintain a cash book, petty cash book and reconcile a bank statement. Successful completion of this course will enable you to work towards further qualifications.

Aims and Objectives

  • To gain a clear understanding of the basic principles of book-keeping.
  • Core business skills for job searchers and business executives.
  • Ideal for school leavers and students.
  • A personalised workbook with glossary and hands on exercises, which complements the audio-visuals materials, to provide step-by-step learning and a future reference manual.
  • The opportunity to gain a widely recognised Pitman Training Certificate.

Target Audiences

Anyone wishing to improve their work prospects; business owners wanting to keep their own books or anyone wishing to retrain or improve existing skills.

Prerequisites

None

Course Content

Module 1: Record the early transactions of a business
Module 2: Complete Cash Book payments.
Module 3: Complete Cash Book receipts.
Module 4: Complete the Petty Cash book.
Module 5: Balance the Cash Book and reconcile a bank statement.

  • Course Duration - 14 Hours
  • Flexible Study - Full-time or part-time
  • Course Code - 1010291501
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