BASIC BOOKKEEPING AND ACCOUNTING COURSE PDF Print E-mail

THE BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF BOOKKEEPING AND ACCOUNTING

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is an introduction to bookkeeping fundamentals and will suit those with no bookkeeping experience or knowledge. You will cover manual bookkeeping concepts and processes. In this easy to understand self-study course, we cover the concepts, modules and activities associated with bookkeeping, section by section. At the end of the programme, you will understand what you are doing as well as why you are doing it. The course starts with the different terminology used in bookkeeping, and the definitions of the various books used and entries made in the books. The course then moves on to an extremely practical learning process.
On completion of this course, the learner will be capable of starting off a set of books for a small to medium sized business, enter all the transactions in the various books of first entry, post the entries to the general ledger, balance accounts at month-end or year-end, and draw up a Trial Balance.


The course can be successfully completed within approximately 6 – 12 weeks, depending on the learner’s ability to assimilate and interpret the very reader-friendly instructions included in the study material. The learner is required to complete a practical exercises which is submitted to the college for adjudication. Marks are allocated for the assignment and learners who have obtained an average of 50% for all assignments and the examination, will be awarded a Certificate in Bookkeeping and Accounting.

Certification

A Certificate of Competence on the following NQF level will be awarded once the assignment has been completed successfully.

•    NQF level 4
•    9 credits

DURATION

6 -12 Weeks Self-study programme. Assignments for completion. Examination upon completion of studies.


LEARNING CONTENT

1. Introduction
2. Objectives
3. Book keeping
4. Double Entry System
5. Main Accounting Terms
6. Accounting Equation
7. Advantages of Double Entry System.
8. Journal Entries
9. Accounts
10. Rules Regarding Dr. And Cr. Entry
12. Journal
13. Ledger
14. Trial Balance
15. Methods of Preparing Trial Balance
16. Objectives of preparing Trial Balance
17. Limitations of Trial Balance
18. Cash Book
19. Types of Cash Book
20. Simple Cash Book
21. Two Column Cash Book
22. Three Column Cash Book
23. Petty Cash Book.
24. Imprest System of Petty Cash Book.
25. Advantages of Petty Cash Book
26. Pass Book
27. Bank Reconciliation Statement
28. Causes for difference between Cash Book Balance and Pass Book Balance.
29. Need and importance of Bank Reconciliation Statement
30. Procedure for preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statement.
31. Single Entry System
1. Meaning
2. Features
3. Advantages
32. Ascertainment of Profit under single entry system
33. Defects of single entry system
34. Ascertainment of Profit under double entry system
35. Final Accounts
36. Trading Account
37. Profit and Loss Account
38. Balance sheet

PRICE/COST OPTIONS

R1 790,00 includes study material, supplementary reader, Certificate, Examination and Shipping of material with DHL Courier Services.

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ENROLMENT FOR THIS PROGRAMME

To enrol your delegate for this course, kindly contact (012) 253 1888  or e-mail Julie at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   

 

 

 

KINDLY NOTE THAT WE HAVE NO PAST OR CURRENT AFFILIATION OR ASSOCIATION WITH “ THE INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION” AND HAVE NO INTENTION OF AN ASSOCIATION WITH THEM IN THE FUTURE SO WE KINDLY REQUEST THAT NO ENQUIRIES ARE DIRECTED TO THEM.
 

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RECEPTIONIST AND FRONTLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME
 telephone skills course, telephone training, customer service training, telephone etiquette, receptionist training, front staff training, frontline training, receptionist course, receptionist

COURSE OVERVIEW

» Based on SAQA's Unit Standard ID 15234 NQF Level 5, 4 Credits

First impressions last, and staff who work in any reception area are vital members of the corporate team. Their level of performance is invaluable to the overall success of an organisation. Covering all aspects of the role, from answering the telephone to dealing with visitors, this Receptionist Skills training course is suitable for anyone who works in a "front office" situation. A small investment in our one-day workshop “Receptionist and Frontline Training Programme” will deliver huge dividends in the form of a telephonist/receptionist that will do you proud in every dealing with your visitors, in person or by phone.


OBJECTIVES

• Understand the importance, and use of, the telephone in delivering exceptional customer service
• Understanding the role of the receptionist in the workplace
• Implementing professional behaviour in the workplace according to dress code, voice projection, self image and posture
• Developing communication skills in writing, verbal and telephone
• Developing better customer service in the receptionist environment
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Processing and receiving calls
• Know how to deal with challenging callers & visitors
• Gain key skills in appropriate assertiveness
• Become more efficient & effective when dealing with clients and the public
• Manage your voice, deportment and demeanour for maximum advantage
• Convey a professional image to the public, your co-workers and your manager


DURATION, DATE AND VENUE

The course will take place over 1 day - 09:00 to 16:00 as follows:

DATEVENUEREGION
8 May 2012Our Heritage Conference Centre, Isando (Kempton Park)Gauteng
15 May 2012School of Shipping Conference Centre, BellvilleCape Town
25 June 2012Bella Khaya Conference Centre - MidrandGauteng
26 July 2012Our Heritage Conference Centre, Isando (Kempton Park)Gauteng
23 August 2012School of Shipping Conference Centre, BellvilleCape Town

LEARNING CONTENT

  1. Communication Skills and How to Use Them
  2. Examining the importance of body language and telephone behaviour.
  3. The Importance of First Impressions
  4. Projecting a professional image.
  5. Preparation and organisation.
  6. Using your voice.
  7. How to remain calm and composed under pressure.
  8. Customer Relations
  9. What influences customer choice.
  10. Understanding customer needs and attitudes.
  11. Dealing with awkward customers on the telephone and face-to-face.
  12. Telephone Techniques
  13. Dealing with incoming calls.
  14. How to sound confident, interested and helpful.
  15. Outgoing calls.
  16. How to deal with telephone calls and visitors simultaneously.
  17. Complaint Handling
  18. Establishing source of complaint.
  19. Remaining polite and helpful.
  20. Turning negatives into positives.
  21. Developing a Personal Commitment to Quality Service
  22. Helping customers to make the right choice.
  23. Discretion and tactfulness.


PRICE/COST OPTIONS

R1 290, 00 per delegate - Includes comprehensive training material, supplementary readers, certificate of completion, refreshments, lunch & snacks and parking vouchers.

 

ENROLMENT FOR THIS PROGRAMME

To enrol for this course, kindly contact our office at (012) 253 1888 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

  skills course, telephone training, customer service training, telephone etiquette, receptionist training, front staff training frontline training, receptionist course, receptionist workshop

 

 

KINDLY NOTE THAT WE HAVE NO PAST OR CURRENT AFFILIATION OR ASSOCIATION WITH “ THE INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION” AND HAVE NO INTENTION OF AN ASSOCIATION WITH THEM IN THE FUTURE SO WE KINDLY REQUEST THAT NO ENQUIRIES ARE DIRECTED TO THEM.