Sage UK Certificate in Computerised Accounting for Business - Level 2

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Sage courses focus on accounts and payroll, and could help you to pursue the career you want, and this Skillsfirst QCF Computerised Accounting for Business Level 2 Qualification is no different. This course is intermediate level, and is intended for those who have a basic understanding of bookkeeping. The course covers using Sage 50 Accounts software to manage daily processes and more advanced functions, such as producing invoices and managing accounts. In addition, you will understand double entry bookkeeping, and how to process, control and correct accounts to produce accurate information. This course has been created by Sage UK and Skillsfirst, and is a QCF Accredited Qualification which could help you to pursue a career in bookkeeping, purchase ledger clerking, or credit controlling.

Course Objectives

Learn to:

• Carry out banking procedures
• Principles of recording and processing financial transactions
• Principles of VAT
• Professional values and basic business legislation
• Set up accounting software to manage accounting information
• Process routine payments and receipts using a computerised system
• Maintain and recording the cash book
• Maintain the journal

Course Description

This online training course is comprehensive and designed to cover the topics listed under the curriculum.

Course Curriculum

1: sumptuous sweets – the scenario

2: basic accounting concepts

3: accounting terminology

4: the principles of vat

5: rates of vat

6: choosing a vat scheme

7: coding

8: discounts

9: preparing and recording financial documentation

10: accounting system for the sale of goods on credit

11: accounting system for the purchase of goods on credit

12: the principles of recording and processing financial transactions

13: balancing the accounts

14: banking procedures

15: the cash book (the bank account)

16: the petty cash book

17: understanding control accounts

18: the journal

19: reconciling the vat account

20: professional ethics in finance and accounting

21: other general business legislation

22: glossary of accounting terms

Method of Assessment

At the end of the course learners must complete eight mandatory units and earn sixteen credits to gain certification. To achieve these credits, you will complete self-assessments and practice tests, followed by final online assessments which can be undertaken in your own home at a time of your choice.

Benefits you will gain:

By enrolling in to this course, you’ll get:

• High quality e-learning study materials and mock exams.
• Tutorials/materials from the industry leading experts.
• Includes step-by-step tutorial videos and an effective, professional support service.
• 24/7 Access to the Learning Portal.
• Benefit of applying NUS extra Discount Card.
• Recognised Accredited Qualification.
• Access Course Content on Mobile, Tablet or Desktop.
• Study in a user friendly, advanced online learning platform.
• Excellent customer service and administrative support.

• Financial Controller
• Chartered Accountant
• Job seekers
• School leavers

Learners must be age 16 or over and should have a basic understanding of English, Maths, and ICT.

Career Path

This course will allow you to perform advanced accounting functions, and you could gain employment in any of the following job roles:

• Financial Controller
• Chartered Accountant
• Finance Manager
• Accountant