Available to Study | Start Date(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Evening QualificationIAB Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Book-keeping | 27 October 2011 | 10 weeks |
Course Overview
SAGE Accounting
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| Study Option | Start Date | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening | 27 October 2011 | 10 weeks | Online application unavailable |
| Evening | 02 February 2012 | 10 weeks | Online application unavailable |
Aim
The course will provide participants with comprehensive training in the latest SAGE Line 50 package. Completing the course will help develop participants' computerised bookkeeping, accounting skills and knowledge for use in the work place.
Completing this course may improve job prospects or help with a career change. It would also be useful to owners of small businesses who employ staff but don't want to have to pay for external bookkeeping services. Business owners and managers may also consider sending their staff for training and development in this field.
Currently, over 800,000 UK businesses rely on SAGE software. Over a third of the FTSE 100 companies are currently using SAGE products
Objectives
On successful completion of the course, participants will be able to record routine and non-routine bookkeeping and accounting transactions. They will also be able to produce appropriate financial and management reports.
Course Content
The training is based around setting up a computerised system and processing transactions for a fictitious organisation. The content will include:
- Setting up company, customer and supplier accounts
- Entering routine transactions for credit/cash sales and purchases
- Dealing with customer receipts and supplier payments
- Processing salaries and wages
- Correction of errors through journal entry
- Setting up recurring payments
- Dealing with bad debt
- Accruals and pre-payments
- Producing management and financial reports
- Producing a trial balance and audit trail
- VAT returns
Assessment
This course is designed for anyone who wishes to learn more about the SAGE Accounting package and / or would like to obtain a computerised book-keeping certificate in order to improve job prospects etc.
This course can be an end in itself or participants can go on to study other book keeping or accounting qualifications.
How to Apply
This course is offered by SCE Enterprise, the business training branch of the College. Visit the SCE Enterprise website for more information or contact the SCE Enterprise team on enquiries@sce-enterprise.com or call 0131 535 4800.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements but a basic knowledge of double entry book-keeping and basic accounts is required.
If you are unsure whether your previous experience is relevant please contact us and one of our financial staff will be happy to discuss this with you.
What can I do Next?
You can progress to other book-keeping/accounting courses such as HN Accounting or AAT.
Fees
£300
ILA Available
Additional Information
Stevenson College Edinburgh reserves the right to withdraw or modify any course being offered. In the event of a programme being withdrawn, we will try to find suitable alternatives. Fees quoted are given as a guide and should not and will not be regarded as contractually binding on Stevenson College Edinburgh.