ABC BookKeeping

This computer based interactive learning method is designed to nurture the learning process and provide you with a well-presented and structured course. The qualification itself has been split into five units for ease of learning:

Introduction to business
Accounting adjustments
Practical bookkeeping
Final accounts
Self-test questions

1. Introduction to business
This unit covers the double entry recording transactions up to trial balance, and the production of the profit and loss account and balance sheet from the trial balance. Traditional T-accounts are used, as well as journal entries in a typical computer format. No previous knowledge is required.

By the end of 'Introduction to business', you will have learned to record transactions in double entry terms, extract a trial balance and prepare a simple set of accounts for a sole trader.

2. Accounting adjustments
This unit covers specific double entry techniques using the knowledge of double entry learned in the 'introduction to business' unit. Topics such as accruals and prepayments, fixed assets and depreciation, leasing, loans, and hire purchase are all dealt with within this unit.

By the end of 'Accounting adjustments', you will have learned how to process most types of common transactions and adjustments and be able to produce a more complex set of accounts for a sole trader.

3. Practical bookkeeping
This unit covers the recording of transactions in the primary records of businesses, and the posting of the ledgers from the books of original entry.

By the end of this unit, you will be familiar with the more practical aspects of day-to-day bookkeeping.

4. Final accounts
This unit looks at the financial statements of different types of businesses - clubs and societies, partnerships and limited companies.

By the end of this unit, you will be familiar with the contents and format of receipts & payments and income & expenditure accounts, as well as the accounts of partnerships and limited companies.

Lesson 01 - Introduction to business
Lesson 02 - Double entry - balance sheet
Lesson 03 - Balancing off accounts
Lesson 04 - Double entry - profit and loss account
Lesson 05 - Profit & loss account and balance sheet
Lesson 06 - Profit & loss account and balance sheet - further considerations Lesson 07 - Nominal Ledger & VAT
Lesson 08 - Accruals & prepayments
Lesson 09 - Wages & salaries
Lesson 10 - Fixed assets and depreciation
Lesson 11 - Leasing and hire purchase
Lesson 12 - Sales & purchase ledgers and daybooks
Lesson 13 - Receipts and payments
Lesson 14 - The cash book
Lesson 15 - Bank reconciliation
Lesson 16 - Control accounts and bad debts
Lesson 17 - Accounts of Different Businesses

5. Self-test questions
This section provides three tests comprising of a set of questions in a variety of formats. Tests correspond to the teaching units. (Unit 1, Unit 2, Units 3 & 4).

You can simply log on to the system, answer the questions and have your results recorded. Feedback is provided by the system and the tests provide an ideal way of verifying, under simulated assessment conditions, the knowledge and understanding gained as a result of working through the lessons in each unit. Bookkeeping Programme Enrolment: Home Study Course

The package includes:
- Highly interactive CD-ROM containing all necessary software
- Supporting Study Manual
- Tele

How long will it take to complete the programme?
There are no time restrictions and you are encouraged to progress at your own pace. On average the programme takes about three months to complete. This depends on your individual circumstances, including time available for study, your level of experience and the type of work you may already be doing.

Phone helpline with full tutor support
- Two assignments with marking and full feedback service.

Price: £199.00