SH202 Essential Bookkeeping

Essential Bookkeeping

This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles of Book-keeping and undertake essential book-keeping and financial record keeping routines for a small business.

Course Description

Essential Bookkeeping

The objectives of the course are to define essential book-keeping terms and principles, undertake VAT calculations and complete returns, set up and operate cash books, reconcile ledger accounts, correct account errors, understand trading and profit and loss accounts for a sole trader, explain balance sheets for a sole trader, close off ledger accounts at year-end, describe the accounting requirements of non-profit making organisations.

The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email.

You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Previous Knowledge Required

No previous knowledge is required.

Support

You will receive the course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that unlimited support is available for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

This course is supplied and delivered by our partner organisation - Kendal Publishing.

Assessment

The course can be studied for personal interest and development without assessment. However the course covers the requirements of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Level 2 Course in Manual Bookkeeping.

Modules

• 1. Studyguide
• 2. ICB Level 2 Bookkeeping syllabus and examination requirements
• 3. Tutor Marked Assignments
• 4. Introduction to Bookkeeping
• 5. The Accounts Books
• 6. Using the accounts

Awarding Body

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in England, the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland, and the Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority.

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