SAGE COURSE

This course demonstrates the basic accounting features common to all software in the Sage Line 50 range. Course participants will learn how to operate the core accounting functions of a business using this software.

This is a hands-on course for participants where the instructor will use a case study approach to deliver the course and expose the participants to practical accounting using the Sage software and leading to the preparation of management and financial accounts.

Course outline:

Installation of the software and setting up a company Introduction to the Sage Line 50 environment

Creating customer / supplier records

Entering opening balances and processing ledger transactions

Basic transactions in the nominal ledger

Running the VAT return and accounting for VAT

Running basic ledger reports and the trial balance

Housekeeping routines and error corrections

Assumed knowledge for course participants:

A basic knowledge of bookkeeping is essential

Familiarity with the use of computers and the operation of the Microsoft Windows environment is desirable.

Foundation Course:

The Access route is suitable for students who do not satisfy the direct entry requirement set out by the university. It prepares you with the skills for higher education study in the United Kingdom. To improve your levels of listening, speaking, reading and writing of English in order to cope effectively with academic demands at degree level, knowledge and understanding in the subject area you intend to study at degree level, understanding of British cultural themes and help you to integrate into the higher education system, to provide relevant study skills and lay a suitable academic foundation for further study.

Progression Level: Upon successful completion of the course, students can study first year bachelor's degree programme in Business, Marketing, Computing, Travel & Tourism and Hotel Management at any prestigious institution.

Course Modules

English Language Study
English for Business Communications
Introduction to Computing
PC Competence
Academic Writing and Study Skills
British Cultures and society
Business and Social Environment
Mathematics and Statistics

Entry Requirements

Aged 17 years or older
Completion of secondary education

Course Start Date: January, May and September

Duration : 5 days

Awarding Body : Pearson College