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Brentwood Open Learning College Accounting, Certificate Brentwood Open Learning College
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Course details

This Accounting, Certificate is an ideal starting point for anyone wishing to start a career in accountancy. The Accounting, Certificate is also useful for the people looking to start their own business and also for those who are already working as managers or admin staff and want to update their knowledge of Accounting . Accountancy is the art of communicating financial information about a business to its users like manager or shareholders. Comprehensive course units on this Accounting, Certificate take students from the basic accounting fundamentals to the various accounting concepts used by the accountants for keeping records of the capital expenditure of a company.
Accounting helps businesses to measure, monitor and plan their operations. This is all done by the accountants who by recording, classifying and summarising data can tell how the business is performing financially. Good accounting practices and procedures are needed in every business. This accounting course helps you learn the core accounting practices involved in recording various details. From understanding debits and credits and using simple T-accounts to closing out the accounts at the end of an accounting period, producing the statement of retained earnings and balance sheet you will learn how each step is completed.

Learning Outcomes

On Accounting - Certificate course completion the learner should be able to;
Understand core duties and responsibilities of an accountant
Explore the roles, advantages and limitations of contemporary corporate accounting.
Identify and describe the three basic forms of business organizations;
Discuss four main types of financial statements;
understand how to organize and record financial transactions;
Outline the steps in the accounting cycle;
Understand how to work with t-accounts and journals;
Explain how to close out a set of accounts using a worksheet;
Describe how to prepare a classified balance sheet;

Course Syllabus

This Accounting, Certificate consists of the following units:
Unit 1 - Introduction to Accounting and Finance
Unit 2 - Role of an Accountant
Unit 3 - The Balance Sheet
Unit 4 - Profit and Loss Accounts
Unit 5 - Cash Flow Statement
Unit 6 - Budgeting

This self-paced programme is available 24/7 providing you with the flexibility to train at the pace, location and time of your choosing. Accredited certificate from Ofqual's registered awarding body is available on course completion. College registration, tutor support, course materials and additional supporting material are all included in the course fee.
  Updated on 12 October, 2017

Eligibility / Requirements

There is no particular entry requirement. We do not ask for any previous qualification or experience. Students of all age and academic background can enrol on this course.

About Brentwood Open Learning College

Brentwood Open Learning College is UK's leading online and distance learning platform. We specialise in online learning and correspondence courses.
Where ever you are in the world you can choose from our accredited courses. Our aim is to make skills affordable and accessible for people from all walks of life. We provide a platform where you can polish your potentials by getting all the necessary skills, training and education you need for your successful life.
We offer a market-leading range of accredited courses in a wide variety of contemporary subjects and specialisms. Whether looking to enhance your CV, further your career prospects or simply explore a new subject entirely, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for with BOLC.
Why Study with BOLC?
Every year, thousands more students join BOLC to take advantage of our unique distance learning services. As a BOLC student, you’ll benefit from:
  • Courses accredited by theUK's top awarding bodies
  • A course that works around your schedule and lifestyle
  • No deadlines or time limits of any kind
  • Take as many study breaks as you like
  • Professional tutoring and support at all times
  • Huge savings over standard course fees
  • All course material provided as standard
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