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Certificate in Bookkeeping with Basics of Accounting - Level 1 & 2
Skill Arts

Updated - 2026 | CPDQE Accredited | Dual Certificates | Demonstrative Videos | Lifetime Access | Exams & Assessments

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Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
6 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Accredited Certificate on Bookkeeping Course from SkillArts - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
  • CPDQE Certificate & Transcript - £10
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Overview

➽➽➽ UPDATED IN MARCH - 2026

Why Study This Certificate in Bookkeeping with Basics of Accounting - Level 1 & 2 Diploma?

  • The average salary for a qualified bookkeeper in the UK is £28,000 per year.
  • The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) predicts a 13% growth in accounting and bookkeeping jobs between 2020 and 2030.
  • The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 10% growth in bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing jobs between 2022 and 2032.

This Certificate in Bookkeeping with Basics of Accounting - Level 1 & 2 Diploma Comprises The Following Courses:

  • Course 01: Level 1 Bookkeeping - (Bookkeeper Training)
  • Course 02: Level 2 Bookkeeping - (Bookkeeper Training)
  • Course 03: Basics of Accounting

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand bookkeeping and accounting principles and explain how financial transactions are recorded using the double-entry system.
  • Record and manage financial transactions including income, expenses, accounts receivable, and accounts payable using standard bookkeeping practices.
  • Prepare and interpret key financial statements such as the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement to assess business performance.
  • Apply accounting frameworks, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to financial reporting and business compliance.
  • Recognise emerging accounting practices, including the recording and reporting of digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and e-commerce transactions.

CPDQE Accreditation

This Certificate in Bookkeeping with Basics of Accounting Course is CPDQE accredited. CPD is a globally recognised parameter for continuous professional development acknowledged by thousands of professional bodies, employers and academic institutions in the UK and around the world.

Dual Certificates

After completing this Certificate in Bookkeeping with Basics of Accounting Course, you will receive a course completion certificate from Reed. Also, you will receive a Accredited Certificate of Completion From SkillArts.

Assessment Method:

  • MCQ Based
  • Pass Mark: 40%
  • Assessment Fee: £5

Student Testimonials!

★★★★★ "Not as hard as I thought it would be - It is explained well and once I wrote it down it made sense"

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Curriculum

6
sections
82
lectures
5h 59m
total

    • 1: 1.1 Why Bookkeeping Matters 01:15
    • 2: 1.2 Bookkeeper vs Accountant 00:33
    • 3: 1.3 The Language of Finance 00:50
    • 4: 1.4 Unbreakable Balancing Act 01:02
    • 5: Care for a Feedback ! 01:00
    • 6: 1.5 Debits and Credits 00:53
    • 7: 1.6 The Financial Story 00:55
    • 8: 2.1 Accountant_s Golden Rule 02:52
    • 9: 2.2 Getting Paid 00:56
    • 10: 2.3 Paying your Bills 01:09
    • 11: 2.4 Financial Health Check 02:10
    • 12: 3.1 Language of Business 01:40
    • 13: 3.2 Performance Movie 03:36
    • 14: 3.3 Connecting Movie_Snapshot 02:21
    • 15: 4.1 Profit Isn_t Enough 01:19
    • 16: 4.2 Cash Flow The Vitals 01:06
    • 17: 4.3 Auditing The Diagnosis 03:47
    • 18: 5.1 The Strategic Finance 02:52
    • 19: 5.2 Financial Blueprint 03:03
    • 20: Order Your Course Completion Certificate for the completed course 01:00

    • 21: Bookkeeping: 1 Manual Intro to manual bk and your tutor 05:43
    • 22: Bookkeeping: 2 Manual Behind the scenes 02:35
    • 23: Bookkeeping: 3 Manual Sales ledger control 05:51
    • 24: Bookkeeping: 4 Manual q2 purchases ledger control 02:58
    • 25: Bookkeeping: 5 Manual t2 bad debt 02:02
    • 26: Bookkeeping: 6 Manual q2 task 1 cash book update 11:14
    • 27: Bookkeeping: 7 Manual q2 task 2 bank rec statement 05:05
    • 28: Bookkeeping: 8 Manual q3 task 1 trial b 05:56
    • 29: Bookkeeping: 9 Manual q3 task 2 part 1 - enter opening balances 06:33
    • 30: Bookkeeping: 10 Manual q3 task 2 part 2 - enter data 08:20
    • 31: Bookkeeping: 11 Manual q3 task 2 part 3 - enter data for purchases ledger only 05:07
    • 32: Bookkeeping: 12 Manual q3 task 2 part 4 enter bank payments both sl and pl 03:32
    • 33: Bookkeeping: 13 Manual q3 task 2 part5 balance off both sl and pl 05:58
    • 34: Bookkeeping: 14 Manual q3 task 2 part6 balance off just pl 03:21
    • 35: Bookkeeping: 15 Manual q3 task 2 part7 enter bank transaction 04:52
    • 36: Bookkeeping: 16 Manual q3 task2 Part 8 vat ssrppr 11:16
    • 37: Bookkeeping: 17 Manual q3 task 2 part 9 balance off all accounts 07:14
    • 38: Bookkeeping: 18 Manual q3 Task 3 New TB 07:06
    • 39: Care for a feedback ! 01:00
    • 40: Bookkeeping: 19 Manual q3 Task3 new tb part 2 debtors and creditors balance 05:26
    • 41: Bookkeeping: 20 Manual q3 Task 3 new tb part3 add up the tb to balance 18:17
    • 42: Bookkeeping: 21 Manual q4 task1 Balance sheet 09:54
    • 43: Bookkeeping: 22 Manual q4 task2 terminology 03:37
    • 44: Bookkeeping: 23 Manual q5 Task1 vat 05:32
    • 45: Bookkeeping: 24 Manual q5 task2 vat 03:38
    • 46: Bookkeeping: 25 Manual Recap and where to go from here 01:12
    • 47: Bookkeeping: 26 Manual Next Steps 01:45
    • 48: Order Your Course Completion Certificate for the completed course 01:00

    • 49: Resouces 01:00

    • 50: 11IMPO~1 02:43
    • 51: 12FIVE~1 03:23
    • 52: 13BRAN~1 01:46
    • 53: 14ROLE~1 00:42
    • 54: 15ACCO~1 11:49
    • 55: 21BOOK~1 01:58
    • 56: 22BASI~1 02:10
    • 57: 23BASI~1 01:33
    • 58: 24BALA~1 03:41
    • 59: 25TRAN~1 02:43
    • 60: 26RECO~1 06:12
    • 61: 27CRYP~1 05:42
    • 62: 31BASE~1 07:58
    • 63: 32REGU~1 01:23
    • 64: 33ETHI~1 02:11
    • 65: 35CRYP~1 08:42
    • 66: 36ROLE~1 04:29
    • 67: 37ROLE~1 04:08
    • 68: 38TAXI~1 03:43
    • 69: 41FINA~1 13:03
    • 70: 42INCO~1 03:34
    • 71: 43CASH~1 04:58
    • 72: 44INCO~1 15:01
    • 73: 45VALU~1 18:37
    • 74: 51INTR~1 00:35
    • 75: 52PRIN~1 04:40
    • 76: 53WHAT~1 02:53
    • 77: 54TAXI~1 08:45
    • 78: 61IMPA~1 05:45
    • 79: 62REGU~1 04:47
    • 80: 63SMAR~1 05:45

    • 81: Final Exam 01:00

    • 82: Order Your CPDQE Certificate for the main course 01:00

Description

Certificate in Bookkeeping with Basics of Accounting - Level 1 & 2 Course Syllabus

➽ Course 1: Book-keeping - Bookkeeper Training

  • The Language of Finance: Introduction to key financial terms used in business and accounting.
  • Balancing Financial Records: Understanding how financial records remain balanced within accounting systems.
  • Debits and Credits: Explanation of the fundamental debit and credit system used to record transactions.
  • Understanding the Financial Story: How financial data reflects business activities and performance.
  • The Golden Rules of Accounting: Core accounting rules used to record and classify financial transactions.
  • Managing Incoming Payments: Methods for recording revenue and handling customer payments.
  • Managing Business Expenses: Techniques for recording and managing supplier payments and expenses.
  • Financial Health Checks: Basic methods for reviewing financial records to assess business performance.
  • Analysing Business Performance: Interpreting financial data to evaluate operational results.
  • Connecting Financial Reports: Understanding how financial records combine to show a company’s financial position.
  • Profit vs Financial Stability: Recognising why profit alone does not determine financial success.
  • Cash Flow Management: Tracking the movement of cash within a business.
  • Introduction to Auditing: Overview of auditing processes used to verify financial accuracy.
  • Strategic Financial Thinking: Using financial information to support business planning.

➽ Course 2: Basics of Accounting

  • Principles of the Double-Entry System: Explanation of how double-entry accounting ensures accuracy.
  • Business Transactions: Understanding how financial transactions are recorded and classified.
  • Recording Cryptocurrency Transactions: Applying double-entry accounting to digital currency transactions.
  • Regulatory Bodies in Accounting: Introduction to organisations that establish accounting standards.
  • Ethical Considerations in Accounting: Importance of ethics and integrity in financial reporting.
  • UK Accounting Acts and Legislation: Overview of key laws governing accounting practices in the UK.
  • Digital Asset Classification: Understanding how digital assets are categorised in accounting.
  • Role of FASB in Digital Asset Reporting: Overview of FASB guidance on digital assets.
  • Tax Implications of Digital Asset Transactions: Basic tax considerations for cryptocurrency transactions.
  • Financial Statements and Balance Sheets: Introduction to preparing and understanding balance sheets.
  • Income Statement Preparation: Recording revenue, expenses, and profit.
  • Cash Flow Statements: Understanding how cash flow is tracked in financial reporting.
  • E-Commerce Accounting Principles: Accounting practices used by online businesses.
  • Accounting for Cryptocurrency Payments: Recording transactions made using digital currencies.
  • Smart Contracts in Accounting: Introduction to blockchain-based contracts in financial systems.

Who is this course for?

  • Cashier
  • Bookkeeper
  • Bookkeeping Manager

This course will pave the way for higher study in the field of Bookkeeping. You can enrol on higher level Bookkeeping courses, such as:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping Principles
  • Level 2 Award in Bookkeeping
  • Level 2 Award in Using Bookkeeping Software
  • Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping
  • Level 3 Diploma in Bookkeeping & Payroll

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