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Introduction to basic accounting Online (Accounting taster session)
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Course Content

Course Content

The course will provide a taster of the topics covered in a variety of bookkeeping and accounting qualifications.

The course will help you to:
• Use Teams in Education to attend your course.
• Have an overview of the AAT & Skillsfirst (Sage Accounts & Sage Payroll suite of qualifications)
• Review English, maths and ICT skills needed for AAT level 1 and 2 qualifications.
• Assess your current English, maths and ICT qualifications.
• Understand the possible progression options.
• Decide which is the right course for you.
• Assessment formats
• Understand the time commitments needed, attendance and planned end dates.
• Calculating net, VAT and gross figures for an invoice.
• Complete simple calculations using excel.
• Open and save documents.
• Understand basic terminology.

Open Entry Requirements


To be eligible for a free funded course you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August 2024 and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact you for further information or refer you to alternative provision.

Open What Will I Need?


You will need access to a calculator, laptop or computer & email. A smartphone is not suitable.

Open Assessment Methods


You will get feedback through the session.

Open What Will I Achieve?


A basic understanding of the content of the accounting qualifications.
Be able to use Teams in Education to attend your course.

Throughout your time learning with us, you will also have developed a whole range of skills that can be transferred from your course to a working environment, your home life or your own personal development.
Skills such as time management, organisation, research skills, networking and presenting ideas are all part of your learning journey along with decision making, problem solving and overcoming obstacles. All these skills will help you to become a confident, self-motivated person and will assist you on your chosen pathway.

Open Progression


AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping
AAT Level 1 Award in Business Skills
AAT level 2 Certificate in Accounting
Or AAT level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
Skillsfirst level 1 Award in Computerised Payroll
Skillsfirst Award in Computerised Accounts

Open Is there anything else I need to know?


You must hold a maths and English qualification at level 1 and be working at level 1 in ICT in order to progress onto a level 1 course.

You must hold a maths and English qualification at level 2 and be working at level 2 in ICT in order to progress onto a level 2 course.

You must also attend the relevant Introduction to sessions for the course chosen.
15029TL
26/11/2024
03/12/2024
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday
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Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Online Delivery

Helping you financially

  • English, maths and computing courses (up to level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2024)
  • Reduced course fees for non-qualification courses if you receive a qualifying benefit.
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your income is below £25,000
  • Discretionary Learner Support funding relating to cover fees, books etc (qualifications only) T&C apply.
  • Pay for your course in instalments via direct debit (over £100), ask for details.
  • 19+ Advanced Learner Loans for Level 3 courses and above – no repayments until you earn over £25,000

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk