Bookkeeping Essentials

What it’s about

This course is about acquiring and developing the skills required to perform all of the basic bookkeeping needs of a business. It covers learning how to create accounting systems and policies and preparing financial statements in order to deliver professional bookkeeping services.

Who it’s for

This course is for people who need an understanding of the fundamentals of accounting for use in a small business and it is an ideal preparation for employment as a professional bookkeeper.

What you need to know already

There are no prerequisites for this course.

What you will learn and be able to do

  • Double-Entry Bookkeeping and Reports
  • Exploring the MYOB Accounting software
  • Cash Accounting using the “Banking Command Centre”
  • Reconciling your Cheque Account
  • File Management and Error Correction
  • Setting up a data file using Cash Accounting
  • Entering Cash Receipts and Cash Payments in a Cash Accounting system.
  • Preparing Bank Reconciliation
  • Reconciling Petty Cash and Credit Cards
  • Printing financial reports
  • Reconciling GST and entering BAS payment to the ATO
  • Adjusting a Cash Accounting File to include Debtors & Creditors (Accrual)
  • Processing Accounts Receivable
  • Processing Accounts Payable
  • Using Inventory
  • Reimburse and reconcile Petty Cash
  • Using Contact Logs to note phone calls re overdue accounts
  • Handling a Contra Entry
  • Handling an Overpayment of account
  • Handling Refunds
  • Following up overdue accounts
  • Accounting for Bad Debts
  • Printing Customer Statements
  • Reconciling Bank and Credit Card Statements
  • Calculating Annual GST Turnover
  • GST Reporting
  • Preparing the Business Activity Statement
  • End of Year Procedures and Adjustments

What you will receive

Upon completion of the Advanced Bookkeeping course assessments you will receive the following nationally accredited Units of Competency:

    • FNSICIND401B Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry
    • FNSICGEN301B Communicate in the workplace
    • FNSICGEN302B Use technology in the workplace
    • FNSICGEN304B Apply health and safety practices in the workplace
    • FNSBKPG401A Develop and implement policies and practices relevant to bookkeeping activities
    • FNSBKPG402A Establish and maintain a Cash Accounting System
    • FNSBKPG403A Establish and maintain an Accrual Accounting System
    • FNSICCUS401B Deliver A Professional Service To Customers
    • FNSICCUS402B Maintain Customer Relationships

 

How much you will invest in your learning

$209 incl. GST With Skills Victoria Funding  Check eligibility

$849 incl. GST Full Fee (Distance Learning)

$1649 incl. GST Full Fee (Classroom Learning)