Level 3 Award In Computerised Accounting East

Course details

Computerised Accounting Skills Level 3
The aim of the course is to develop students' competence in using computerised accounting software to produce accurate, professional and well presented accounting information employing an appropriate range of accounting procedures. It particularly aims to develop skills in:
1. setting up initial business data in a computerised accounting system
2. processing and completing advanced business transactions
3. producing and analysing end period reports
4. producing and reviewing a range of routine and non-routine accounting reports for management purposes.

Syllabus topics include:
1. Setting up initial data
2. Entering transactions
3. Processing credit card transactions
4. Recording transactions relating to acquisition and disposal of fixed assets
5. Making end of period adjustments
6. Amending Chart of Accounts and producing and analysing end period reports
7. Producing and reviewing routine and non-routine reports

Entry Requirement
- Completed GCE 'N' Level with a pass in English or Equivalent
Minimum Age: 16 years

Course Details
Module No. of Sessions (Hours) Start Date End Date
Computerised Book-keeping Skills (MYOB) 16 sessions (40hrs) , every Sat 7 Mar 2015 20 June 2015
Computerised Book-keeping Skills (MYOB) 16 sessions (40hrs) , every Sat 4 Jul 2015 17 Oct 2015

Mode of Delivery
Classroom & IT Room
Course Outcome
Certificate
Awarding Body: Pearson

Graduation Requirements
Candidates must fulfill at least 75% course attendance requirements to sit for examinations. To obtain the certificate, students need to obtain at least a Pass grade in their examinations.

Grading System
Results Grading
50% 59% Pass
60% 74% Pass with Credit
75% and above Pass with Distinction

Mode of Examination
Computerised Accounting Skills Level 3

Written Exam
The qualification is assessed by an examination in the form of a practical case study, in which it is assumed that the candidate is working in an accounting department using a computerised accounting system. The case study requires candidates to process a variety of business transactions using commercially available computerised accounting software. The time allowed for the examination is 3 hours. The examination is set and marked by EDI.