Sage IAB Computerised Accounting for Business Level 1, 2 & 3 (2016)

Explore the subject of accounting for business in-depth with this course that packs all three levels into one, with manageable units of study for you to progress through, at your own pace. The IAB is an industry leader and if you’re currently working as an accountant or book keeper, you will be aware of just how reputable this name really is. With this course, you can become IAB accredited and add qualifications to your CV that will be recognised and appreciate by any employer.

Improve your Accounting Marketability

If you’re trying to get ahead of the competition and want to improve your employability or career prospects, this course is the ideal springboard. Any job applicant will know that the jobs market is tougher than ever and it can be difficult to get the break you deserve. But with a solid CV full of skills and qualifications such as this one, you’ll benefit from improved marketability and will be on your way to receiving the ‘you’ve got the job!’ phone call that you’ve been hoping for.

Three In One

Immerse yourself in the online IAB Computerised Accounting for Business course and learn your way through the three levels of IAB qualifications in one go. Why wait when you have the potential to complete them consecutively? Don’t let life get in the way - with the courses available to you for 12 months you will have plenty of time to complete the units and gain your complete accounting credentials. As you progress through the course, you will work through the syllabuses of Level 1 (for complete accounting beginners), Level 2 (which will look at Sage 50 in depth) and Level 3 (for more advanced tasks) to build a complete skill set. It’s the ideal all-in-one option for any budding accountant – with no prior knowledge or qualifications needed to get started.

Key Learning Points

While these courses are available separately, it makes sense to invest in this complete Level 1 – 3 online course and take your qualification all the way!

• Explore the basic elements of computerised accounting for business with the Level 1 module. Learn about the principles of double entry bookkeeping, as well as the fundamentals of accounting, including invoices, receipts and tax.
• Learn how to set up a new company including creating a chart of accounts to suit company requirements and creating customer and supplier account codes and records.
• Discover the more complex functions of the Sage 50 software, including practising the routine functions, as well as bank and VAT reconciliation and informative reporting using customer and supplier date.
• Delve into the more advanced features of the Sage 50 programme, which aren’t covered until you reach Level 3, including period end processes, controlling accounts for not-for-profit organisations/charities and the fixed asset register and deprecation.

Advantages of this course

• Take advantage of the Sage 50 Accounts Professional software that is included in the course and practice in real-time whenever you need to.
• A diverse range of resources are available, including tutorials, interactive videos and online assessments, to suit your personal learning profile perfectly.
• Dual certification from both Sage and IAB – two of the most widely recognised names in the industry.
• Gain your Level 1, 2 and 3 qualifications in IAB Computerised Accounting for Business – the full package!
• Register as a member of the IAB upon completion of the course, and enjoy support throughout your accounting career.
• Business owners can save accountancy fees with the skills to do it themselves!
• Exam fees and two retakes are included in the fee, just in case you need another attempt or two at acing the exams.
• Increase your chances of a job or promotion you have aspired to, with impressive IAB credentials that will impress any prospective employer.
• Learning materials are accessible via your smartphone as well as your computer, so you can study on the go.

What are you waiting for? Professional qualifications like these are well worth the investment. Crunch the numbers and sign up for this bumper IAB course today!

• Units of study

IAB Computerised Accounting For Business Level 1

• Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
• Installation Instructions
• Screen Shots, Tasks and Activities
• Working through the Units
• Setting up a New Company
• Backing Up and Restoring Data
• Customise your Company
• How to Use Practice Data
• Helpful Information Using Sage
• Tax Codes within Sage
• The Ledgers and Sage Nominal Codes
• Creating a Chart of Accounts to Suit Company Requirements
• Creating Customer and Supplier Account Codes and Records
• Making Error Corrections and Deleting Transactions
• Customer Invoices Using Batch Entry
• Customer Credit Notes Using Batch Entry
• Sales Invoice Day Book in Sage
• Sales Credit Day Book in Sage
• Supplier Invoices Using Batch Entry
• Supplier Credit Notes Using Batch Entry
• Purchase Invoice Day Book in Sage
• Purchase Credit Day Book in Sage
• The Opening Bank Cash Book Balance (The Bank Account)
• Entering Customer Receipts
• Customer Receipts Reports
• Printing a Customer Statement
• Entering Supplier Payments
• Supplier Payments Reports
• Printing a Remittance Advice
• Process Bank Transactions Not In Customers or Suppliers Ledgers
• Transferring Money Between Accounts
• Bank Reconciliation
• Printing a Bank Statement Report
• Petty Cash Transactions
• Reconciling the Petty Cash Account
• The Trial Balance
• Bradline Confections Complete Activity

IAB Computerised Accounting For Business Level 2

• Installation Instructions
• Working through the Units
• Screen Shots, Tasks and Activities
• Setting up a New Company
• Backing Up and Restoring Data
• Customise your Company
• How to Use Practice Data
• Helpful Information Using Sage
• Tax Codes within Sage
• The Ledgers and Sage Nominal Codes
• Creating a Chart of Accounts to Suit Company Requirements
• Creating Customer and Supplier Account Codes and Records
• Making Error Corrections and Deleting Transactions
• Entering Opening Debtor Balances
• Entering Opening Creditor Balances
• Producing Sales Invoices
• Producing a Sales Credit Note
• Customer Invoices Using Batch Entry
• Customer Credit Notes Using Batch Entry
• Sales Invoice Day Book in Sage
• Sales Credit Day Book in Sage
• Entering Customer Receipts
• Customer Receipts Reports
• Printing a Customer Statement
• Setting Up and Using Email Invoice and Statement Features
• Supplier Invoices Using Batch Entry
• Supplier Credit Notes Using Batch Entry
• Purchase Invoice Day Book in Sage
• Purchase Credit Day Book in Sage
• Entering Supplier Payments
• Supplier Payments Reports
• Printing a Remittance Advice
• Trade and Settlement Discounts
• Monitor and Analyse Customer Accounts for Credit Control Purposes
• Supplier Activities and Aged Reports
• Debtors and Creditors Control Accounts
• Creating a New Bank Account
• The Opening Bank Cash Book Balance (The Bank Account)
• Process Bank Transactions Not In Customers or Suppliers Ledgers
• Transferring Money Between Accounts
• Recurring Entries
• Bank Reconciliation
• Refunds and Returned Cheques
• Bad Debt Write Off and Provision for Doubtful Debts
• Petty Cash Transactions
• Reconciling the Petty Cash Account
• The Use of the Journal in Sage
• Making Journal Entries
• Entering Opening Nominal Ledger Balances
• Journal Entries for Salaries and Wages
• The Trial Balance
• Errors in the Trial Balance
• VAT Returns and The Government Gateway
• To Process a VAT Return
• Maintaining the Security of Data
• Types of Backup Files and Storage
• Set Access Rights for a Secure Operating System
• Exporting Data and Linking to Other Systems
• Coding Using Sage
• Departmental Coding using Sage
• Stock Valuation and Stock Control
• Glossary of Accounting Terms

IAB Computerised Accounting For Business Level 3

• Principles of Double Entry Bookkeeping Basic Principles and Concepts
• Principles of Double Entry Bookkeeping Accounting Concepts, Policies and Standards
• Principles of VAT
• Principles of Preparing Financial Statements for a Sole Trader The Trial Balance and Bookkeeping Errors
• Principles of Preparing Financial Statements for a Sole Trader Prepare Financial Statements for a Sole Trader
• Principles of Double Entry Bookkeeping Stock Valuation
• Principles of Double Entry Bookkeeping Accounting for Prepayments and Accruals
• Principles of Double Entry Bookkeeping Accounting for Depreciation
• Principles of Double Entry Bookkeeping Accounting for Bad and Doubtful Debts
• Fundamentals of Bookkeeping and Accounting for Partnerships
• Fundamentals of Incomplete Records
• Principles of Accounting for Not for Profit Organisations
• Principles of Cash Management