Accounting Certificate Online

This certificate in accounting online, is delivered over six in-depth modules:

Module 1 – Introduction to Accounting and Finance

The introductory course module outlines the basics of both accounting and finance from a contemporary corporate perspective.  Along with an exploration of the key advantages and primary functions of professional accountancy, candidates explore the evolution of business finance and a breakdown of the accounting cycle.

Module 2 – Role of an Accountant

Course content in Module 2 focuses more specifically on the duties and responsibilities of accountants and finance managers, again in a modern business context.  Important accountancy terminology is introduced, along with a variety of common accounting methods and an overview of the primary advantages of the double-entry system.

Module 3 – The Balance Sheet

The following module provides candidates with a detailed dissection of business balance sheets, which are broken down into their primary components and investigated in-depth.  Candidates build a better understanding of how to prepare, use, analyse and optimise professional balance sheets.

Module 4 – Profit and Loss Accounts

Course Module 4 brings profit and loss accounts into discussion, incorporating an overview of the primary functions and value of P&L documentation.  Additional subtopics introduced include income measurement, income analysis, loss analysis and more.

Module 5 – Cash Flow Statement

The penultimate module explores analysis of funds in greater depth, in conjunction with a comprehensive dissection of professional cash flow statements.  Candidates investigate a variety of sources of business funds, the value and purpose on on-hand cash and the importance of effective cash flow monitoring/management in general.

Module 6 – Budgeting

The basics of business budgeting are introduced and explored in the closing course module, which provides candidates with a detailedsummary of the professional budgeting process.  The purpose and value of budgeting from a business perspective is discussed, along with managing budgets in accordance with business performance and the consequences of poor/inaccurate budgeting.

OHSC Certificate of Completion - Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included.

Quality Licence Scheme Certificate of Completion - Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - £85

Note: A nominal fee of £9.99 covers the delivery charge within the United Kingdom and a nominal fee of £19.99 covers the delivery charge outside the United Kingdom.