About Course
This Professional Certificate in Business Accounting provides students with essential accounting, finance, and practical business management skills.
The program is designed for learners with little or no prior background and emphasizes practical application through real-world case studies, financial tools, and modern accounting practices. The course prepares students for entry-level and intermediate roles in the accounting profession.
Business Accounting — Overview, Aims & Learning Outcomes
Overview
- Accounting and finance skills are in high demand globally, making this certificate highly relevant and career-focused.
- Provides a strong foundation for individuals pursuing careers in accounting, finance, or business operations.
- Emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical application through case studies and hands-on learning.
- Developed for students with no prior accounting experience.
Who Is This Course For?
- Individuals seeking to work in accountancy or finance departments.
- Business owners or SME managers who need to manage accounts effectively.
- Current accounting workers seeking qualifications or promotion.
- Anyone aiming to improve employability with practical accounting skills.
Entry Requirements
- No previous qualifications or experience required.
- Students must be 16+ with basic English, literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
Certification & Recognition
- Award: Professional Certificate in Business Accounting upon successful completion.
- Micro-Credentialing: Module Completion Badges for key units such as Bookkeeping and Payroll.
- Industry-relevant content designed to support employability and career advancement.
Practical Application & Learning Approach
- Integrated use of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for budgeting, ratio analysis, and financial worksheets.
- SME-focused case studies connecting theory to real business environments.
- Exposure to cloud accounting and automation to reflect modern accounting practices.
- Assessments include online multiple-choice tests and written assignments based on realistic scenarios.
Career Pathways
- Bookkeeping & Transactions — Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant
- Payroll Process — Payroll Administrator, Payroll Clerk
- Financial Statements & Analysis — Staff Accountant, Finance Controller
- Budgeting & Financial Management — Finance Manager, Office Manager
- Administration & Operations — Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk, Office Administrator
Soft Skills for Accounting Success: analytical thinking, organization, attention to detail, communication, strategic planning, and problem-solving.
Course Content
Bookkeeping Foundations & Payroll Operations
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Introduction to Bookkeeping and Payroll
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Transactions and the Accounting Equation
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Working with Ledgers and the Trial Balance
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Internal Controls and Control Concepts
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Reconciliation (Bank and other accounts)
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Correcting Entries and Adjusting Entries
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Sales Tax, Rules, and Filing
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The Payroll Process and Earnings Record
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Petty Cash and Cash Controls
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Year End – Inventory and Preparing Interim Statements
Financial Reporting & Ethical Practice
Budgeting, Analysis & Financial Management
Business Structures & Professional Context
Practical Tools, Technology & Assessment
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