CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING

Duration: 3 MONTHS

Course Syllabus

Course Title: Computerized Accounting Course

Course Duration: 3 Months (part-time)

Course Objectives:

  • To provide an overview of basic accounting principles and concepts
  • To introduce students to the accounting cycle and accounting terminology
  • To teach students how to create and manage accounting records using computerized accounting software
  • To enable students to prepare financial statements and bank reconciliation statements
  • To teach students about the payroll system and how to process employee payments using computerized accounting software

Course Overview:

  • Introduction to Accounting Principles and Terminologies
  • Accounting Cycle
  • Introduction to Computerized Accounting
  • Computerized Accounting Software
  • Creating a Corporation in Computerized Accounting Software
  • Recording Transactions
  • Ledgers and Journal Entries
  • Income Statement and Balance Sheet Preparation
  • Bank Reconciliation Statement
  • Payroll System and Processing Employee Payments

Course Teaching Methodology: The course will be taught through a combination of lectures, practical exercises, and case studies. Students will have access to computer labs to practice using accounting software.

Importance for Learner in Career Growth and Self-Employment: Computerized accounting skills are essential for anyone looking to work in finance or accounting-related fields. Learning how to use accounting software can improve a student's employability and make them more attractive to potential employers. Additionally, knowledge of computerized accounting can be useful for those looking to start their own businesses.

Course Contents:

  1. Basics of Accounting and Accounting Equation
  • Introduction to Accounting Principles and Terminologies
  • Types of Accounting
  • Concept of Debit & Credit
  1. Accounting Cycle
  • Transactions
  • Ledger
  • Income Statement
  • Balance Sheet
  • Capital & Revenue expenditure
  1. Bank Reconciliation Statement
  • Introduction of bank
  • Basic functions of commercial bank
  • Common transactions with bank
  • Reasons for difference between cash book and bank statement
  1. Payroll system
  • Types of Employees
  • Entries for salaries and wages
  • Regular pay
  • Bonus pay and Overtime pay
  1. Computerized Accounting
  • Scope of Computerized Accounting
  • Computerized Accounting Software
  • Creating a Corporation in Computerized Accounting Software

Note: The course contents can be modified based on the requirements of the learner or location.

Assessment: Students will be assessed through assignments, quizzes, and a final exam. The final exam will test their knowledge of the course content and their ability to use accounting software to create and manage accounting records.


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Eligibility

10+2 or Diploma or Graduation (Any stream)


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