This course contains 12 units and can be completed in 3 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week: Unit 1: Introduction to Business Bookkeeping and Accounting Unit 2: The Accounting Equation Unit 3: Value-Added Tax Unit 4: Source Documents Unit 5: Recording Cash Transactions Unit 6: Bank Reconciliation Unit 7: Record Credit and Sundry Transactions Unit 8: General Ledger Unit 9: General Journal Unit 10: Inventory Systems Unit 11: Common Errors in Bookkeeping Unit 12: Trial Balance With our structured approach to learning, you can quickly gain valuable knowledge and skills. All courses include onboarding information, lessons and multiple assessment opportunities.

Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to: Explain the nature and function of bookkeeping. Record transactions using the double-entry system of accounting. Explain the VAT system, calculate and record VAT. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the importance and function of source documents. Record bookkeeping transactions in the cash journals. Perform bank reconciliation. Record credit and sundry transactions in the relevant journals. Record transactions in the general journal. Prepare the general ledger. Identify perpetual and periodic inventory systems and perform calculations related to these inventory systems. Correct common errors in bookkeeping. Prepare a trial balance.

Minimum of Grade 9 (Standard 7) At least 18 years of age Alternate admission is possible on the basis of Mature Age exemption (23 years and older) Ability to read and write in English, which is the language of instruction Students should also possess a basic level of digital literacy skills

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Bookkeeping to Trial Balance Short Course

From VAT and trial balances to journals and inventory management, this bookkeeping course will teach you the essentials of bookkeeping for business.

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This bookkeeping course is designed to provide you with the hands-on knowledge and skills needed to manage financial transactions in any business. From recording financial transactions in subsidiary journals, managing VAT, and preparing trial balances, to managing inventory through accounting entries, this course covers it all.

With a practical approach, it makes it easy for you to master the essentials of bookkeeping and opens up various career opportunities. Enrol now and take the first step towards a successful career in bookkeeping.

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What will you learn?

This course contains 12 units and can be completed in 3 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week:

Unit 1: Introduction to Business Bookkeeping and Accounting
Unit 2: The Accounting Equation
Unit 3: Value-Added Tax
Unit 4: Source Documents
Unit 5: Recording Cash Transactions
Unit 6: Bank Reconciliation
Unit 7: Record Credit and Sundry Transactions
Unit 8: General Ledger
Unit 9: General Journal
Unit 10: Inventory Systems
Unit 11: Common Errors in Bookkeeping
Unit 12: Trial Balance

With our structured approach to learning, you can quickly gain valuable knowledge and skills. All courses include onboarding information, lessons and multiple assessment opportunities.

Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:

Explain the nature and function of bookkeeping.
Record transactions using the double-entry system of accounting.
Explain the VAT system, calculate and record VAT.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the importance and function of source documents.
Record bookkeeping transactions in the cash journals.
Perform bank reconciliation.
Record credit and sundry transactions in the relevant journals.
Record transactions in the general journal.
Prepare the general ledger.
Identify perpetual and periodic inventory systems and perform calculations related to these inventory systems.
Correct common errors in bookkeeping.
Prepare a trial balance.

Is this short course right for me?

The course provides students with the fundamental knowledge of the bookkeeping cycle as well as developing skills in recording financial transactions. These skills are important for office administrators/managers as well as bookkeepers at an entry-level. The course also provides an understanding of the bookkeeping process to ensure the preparation of the trial balance.

In many organisations errors in the recording of financial transactions not only lead to wrong reports, but they can also have legal consequences from SARS or other regulatory bodies. An organisation needs to employ skilled people when it comes to the recording and management of financial transactions. This course is therefore a value add for employees and employers.

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What are the enrolment requirements?

At iQ Academy, we offer all our programmes exclusively through online learning. Students must have regular access to a device and a stable internet connection, whether via a mobile device or any other means.

Don’t worry about course materials, as they are all available online and can be downloaded to your smartphone, PC or tablet for offline use. We do not provide printed textbooks. If you prefer printed materials, you can easily download and print them yourself.

Our teaching and learning activities occur 100% online. If you require more information, please feel free to enquire now.

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Pursue a range of exciting careers such as

This short course is completely online

A Computer or Cellphone or Tablet

An active email account and 1GB of data

Most affordable fees in South Africa

No registration fees. No deposits. What you see is what you pay.

Monthly instalments from as little as

R550

Total course fee:

R9900

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READ some of our 5 star reviews

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