Bookkeeping - Manual & Computerised
The Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised module will equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to produce and maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a range of organisations, using manual and computerised systems.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
Delivered Through The Following Channels:
Classroom:
10 weeks. Study in a classroom environment one evening a week.
Online:
6 months. This course is delivered fully online and can be started anytime.
Entry Requirements
The minimum age is 17 Years. All learners must have a good standard of English.
Careers / Further progression
Possible career paths include: Bookkeeper, credit controller, finance assistant or finance administrator across multiple industries.
Further information
Start dates:
Classroom: Autumn 2023
Online: Anytime.
Cork City
Dublin 2 City Centre
Classroom: €350.
Online: €299.
Course Objectives:
To facilitate the learner acquiring an understanding of basic bookkeeping concepts and terminology
To enable the learner to acquire the knowledge and skills to record business transactions, post to the ledgers and draw up a trial balance using both a manual and a computerised accounts package
To enable the learner to appreciate the advantages of computerised accounts and be aware of the various accounts packages available
To identify and appreciate the importance of data accuracy and confidentiality in financial transactions
To assist the learner to develop the academic and vocational language, literacy and numeracy skills related to Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised through the medium of the indicative content
To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning.
Learning Outcomes:
Learners will be able to:
1. Explain the key terminology associated with the recording and maintenance of bookkeeping records, using manual and computerised systems.
2. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of a computerised system over a manual one for record-keeping purposes.
3. Complete the books of first entry with appropriate VAT and departmental analysis from the information contained in a range of source documents to include; invoices, credit notes, bank records, petty cash vouchers.
4. Post the information from the daybooks to the appropriate accounts in the ledgers.
5. Extract a trial balance at the end of an accounting period.
Course Modules:
This course enables the learners to acquire skills and practical knowledge of basic bookkeeping. At the end of the course is expected from students understanding of the following:
- Record business transactions
- Post to the ledgers and draw up a trial balance using both a manual and a computerised accounts package
- Data accuracy and confidentiality in financial transactions
- Debit, Credit, Debtors and Creditors, Double Entry Bookkeeping; Books of First Entry, Ledgers, Trial Balance, VAT, etc.
- Summary of Cash Payments in the Petty Cash
- Period Trial Balance
- VAT Return
- Summary of Supplier Activity
- Summary of Customer Activity
- Nominal Account Activity
Continuous assessment – consists of a project and a practical exam.
5N1354 Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised
Qualifications
QQI Level 5 Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised Minor Award.
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills, and competence to produce and maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a range of organisations, using manual and computerised systems.
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