Finance and Accounting Workshops

Bookkeeping & Accounting

2 Day Course

A comprehensive workshop for anyone who comes into contact with the day-to-day functions of the company's books and financial routines.

You need to attend if:

  • You come into contact with any bookkeeping or accounting tasks.
  • You are an entry-level person needing to expand your knowledge and skills for a better employment future.
  • You are a business owner, manager or entrepreneur who manages the day-to-day activities of your business.

In these courses you will...

  • Learn and understand the theory of accepted bookkeeping & accounting principles!
  • Participate in exercises that will give you the necessary skills to perform proper bookkeeping & accounting functions!
  • Learn some of the key Tricks-of-the-Trade that will make you look like an expert!
  • Learn trade secrets which are rarely documented such as keeping multiple sets of books - legally!

Course summary: Day 1

  • The Purpose of Bookkeeping
  • Balance Sheet & Income Statement
  • The Fundamental Accounting Equation
  • Double Entry Bookkeeping (Debits / Credits)
  • General Ledger Accounts & Journal Entries
  • The Accounting Cycle
  • Summary Journals
  • Petty Cash
  • Proper Banking Techniques
  • Year End Considerations

Course summary: Day 2

  • The Purpose of Accounting
  • Accounting Principles & Concepts
  • Financial Statements
  • Cash & Internal Controls
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Inventory
  • Capital Assets
  • Investments
  • Income Tax
  • Preparing for Year End
  • Financial Statement Ratios
  • Budgets and Planning
  • Accounting Department Benchmarks