This accounting course is for a small business, not-for-profit or club, or anyone wanting to understand financial statements.

This online course is designed for:

• Individuals who desire an accounts position
• Individuals currently in an accounts role, looking to improve their skills
• Small business owners who require accountancy skills and knowledge

Presented in plain language, Small Business Accounting course will give you a sound knowledge of the theory and practice of bookkeeping and business accounting. 

This online training course will enable you to analyse and interpret a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement. You will also gain an understanding of financial reporting, profitability analysis, and grasp the principles of budgeting and forecasting.

This course has been developed our accounting tutor, Daniel Hunt.
Daniel is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) and holds an Australian Certificate IV in Training in Assessment.  Daniel is also a writer for the new Chartered Accountant Program which has been jointly created by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA) and the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA).  This is a professional program which is completed by almost 4,000 aspiring chartered accountants in both Australia and New Zealand.

The course also has a module on GST & Income Tax associated with small businesses.

This course consists of 10 modules:

1. The Accounting Equation (A - L + R - E = OE)
2. General Journal (accounts payable & receivable)
3. Understanding the Trial Balance
4. Financial statements – Profit & Loss
5. Financial statements - Balance Sheet
6. Accruals & Prepayments
7. Goods & Services Tax
8. Budgeting & Forecasting
9. Cashflow Management
10. Ratio Analysis

Assignments

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school’s tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.

On successful completion of this business training course, you will be awarded a certificate of achievement.