* develop a good level of basic bookkeeping skills
* prepare for more advanced bookkeeping training
* acquire the underpinning knowledge needed for Accounting NVQs
Entry requirementsUK Open Learning courses are specifically designed in a format that allows you to study at your own pace, in your own time, wherever you wish. This course is suitable if you wish to develop bookkeeping skills for your business, your job or keep track of finances.
If you own and run your own business and do not understand how to keep accurate records then this course is for you!
This distance learning home study Bookkeeping course will provide you with all the skills you need to produce accurate accounts which will save you time and money at the end of the year as your accountant will just have to check them!
Academic titleLevel 3 Award in Book-Keeping. Plus a UK Open Learning Diploma.
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland"
Course description Course Contents
· Introduction to Bookkeeping
· Unit 2 Business Documents
· Unit 3 Memorandum Items
· Unit 4 Credit Control
· Unit 5 Principles of Double Entry Bookkeeping
· Unit 6 Accounts
· Unit 7 Debit and Credit Entries plus VAT
· Unit 8 Vat Records
· Unit 9 Simple Business Structures and Cash Book
· Unit 10 Bank and Cash Records
· Unit 11 The Ledger
· Unit 12 Day Books
· Unit 13 Wages and Salaries
· Unit 14 Stock Records
· Unit 15 The Journal
· Unit 16 Calculating Profit
· Unit 17 Extended Trial Balance
· Unit 18 The Balance Sheet
· Unit 20 Partnerships
· Unit 21 Money Laundering
What will I gain from this course?
Our Total Bookkeeping course is the starting point to help you develop a good level of basic bookkeeping skills. The course introduces you to all the central principles of bookkeeping, whether it's to help with running your business, to develop new skills for your job or just to help you stay on top of your finances.
What can I expect from this course?
Taking a UK Open Learning course means there are a number of people to help you. You will be assigned a personal tutor, an experienced accountant, who will provide regular feedback by marking your assignments. You can contact your tutor by email, as well as by post.
Your course materials will contain:
an introduction to your personal tutor who will be assisting you in your learning
a study guide that will help you to begin your studies
an introduction to the course and subject of book-keeping
a set of assignments with advice on how and when to complete them