Introduction to Bookkeeping

Instructor

Shirwin Mudaly

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This Bookkeeping qualification teaches learners how to record financial transactions, reconcile accounts, manage payroll/returns (such as PAYE, UIF, SDL, VAT), and prepare basic financial statements for small to medium‑sized businesses. It’s aimed at entrants to the financial support and bookkeeping field, providing a base for further accounting or financial studies.

Module 1

1

Introduction to Bookkeeping
0-2hrs

Module 2

2

Key Accounting Principles
0-2hrs

Module 3

3

Source Documents & Transactions
0-2hrs

Module 4

4

Ledgers and Trial Balance
0-2hrs

Module 5

5

Bank Reconciliation
0-2hrs

Module 6

6

Managing Accounts Receivable & Payable
0-2hrs

Module 7

7

Payroll Fundamentals (Optional/Expanded for Advanced)
0-2hrs

Module 8

8

Financial Reports
0-2hrs
Preparing basic financial statements

Module 9

9

Introduction to Bookkeeping Software
0-2hrs

Module 10

10

Final Review & Assessment
0-2hrs

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Course details

Lectures 10

Level Level 1

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Objectives

Record day‑to‑day financial transactions and maintain ledgers and journals.
Reconcile bank statements, supplier and debtor accounts, and inventory/bookkeeping systems.
Compile and understand a trial balance and basic financial statements.
Process payroll, statutory returns (PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201, EMP501) and VAT returns.
Use computerized bookkeeping software and business literacy skills. For higher levels: interpret financial statements, apply cost/management accounting.

Course requirements

No pre-requisites requirements, but basic knowledge in accounting is highly recommended.

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