Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Bookkeeping

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Key course information

Dates
20/11/11 - 17/12/11

Day(s)
Sat-Sun

Duration
5 weeks

Time
10:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £199
Senior fee: £199
Concession: £100

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
CBK01

Availability
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computing@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2515

Course outline

What is the course about?

The course has designed for people who want to learn about manual bookkeeping to understand the basic elements of accounting.

What topics will we cover?

You will learn how to practise on double entries for invoices, credit notes, payments, transfer between accounts, capital, tax, and sales and purchase return and producing trial balance.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- calculate sales tax, trade discount, settlement (cash) discount, price, price extension on invoices and credit notes
- enter invoices and credit notes into appropriate day books
- post individual transactions from the day books to personal ledger accounts
- record cash book transactions and credit transactions using double-entry book-keeping
- update a cash book (bank balance using details from a bank statement
- recalculate the closing bank balance
- prepare a bank reconciliation statement using appropriate information
- enter the opening balance in the petty cash book
- analyse petty cash vouchers to appropriate analysis columns
- balance and cross tally the petty cash book totals and analysis columns
- restore the imprest
- balance ledger accounts
- bring down account balances to the following accounting period
- extract the trial balance from the ledger and cash book.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Target of the course is to learn the subject at level 1. A basic understanding of bookkeeping would be useful. Familiarity with using a calculator and having basic numeracy skills and entry level 3 English are also recommended.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Each student should work on the given exercise sheets and course works.
Presentations will be made using computers, interactive whiteboard, overhead screen and printed notes.
Step by step instruction, with demonstrations where appropriate, will help you grasp the concepts.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Bring pen and paper to take notes.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

This course will enable you to go onto Computerised Accounts level 1 and Bookkeeping at level 2.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2515

computing@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

Tuesday 17.30 - 18.30; Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30

You do not need to book an appointment, just come along on the days and at the times listed.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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