Manual Bookkeeping - Stage 2

Course intent

This is a follow-on course from Manual Bookkeeping - Stage 1 and provides good foundation to those who wish to go on to study accounting qualifications. Bookkeeping is the record-keeping process of financial accounting, and involves preparing source documents for all transactions, operations, and other events of a business.

How to Apply

There are three ways to apply on this course. You can:

complete the form on our website;

call us on 0300 200 1044, 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday; or

visit one of our centres.

We'll evaluate your skills and provide a course offer, which you must accept to secure your place.

What will we cover?

Double Entry to Trial Balance and the preparation of Financial Statements.

Capital v Revenue Expenditure

Introduction to the yearend adjustments to Financial Statements for inventory, accruals and prepayments, depreciation and bad debts.

Using journals and the correction of errors.

Preparing control accounts.

Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values

For courses of more than one session, you will find you make the most progress if you attend every taught lesson and complete any self-directed study opportunities provided

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

The course is suitable for anyone who has attended Stage 1. You must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

Please bring pens, pencils, eraser, ruler notepad/paper and calculator (basic).

Textbook – to be advised if required.

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor, you may like to progress onto another Surrey Adult learning course, such as:

Run and Market Your Own Business

Spreadsheets - Excel – Introduction or Next Steps

Spreadsheets - Excel - Stage 1-3

Or your tutor will advise you where to look, if you wish to do an accredited course.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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