01 / Debits, credits & ledgers
Apply the accounting equation to sample transactions and practise classifying debits and credits.
Accounting / Foundation
Accounting & Payroll Foundations
Connect bookkeeping, payables, receivables and payroll in one practical introduction to finance operations.
What you’ll learn.
- Record and classify routine business transactions
- Connect payroll records to the general ledger
- Read a balance sheet and income statement
Proposed course outline
What you’ll practise.
02 / Accounts payable & receivable
Trace invoices, collections and payments; connect supporting documents to ledger entries.
03 / Payroll records & reconciliation
Prepare a sample payroll journal and reconcile totals to employee records and the ledger.
04 / Financial statements & controls
Read sample financial statements and identify basic checks for completeness and accuracy.
Skills covered in this course
Double-entry bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll journals and financial statements.
Your practical project
A sample business ledger, payroll journal and financial statement pack.
Final curriculum, instructor, duration, software access and assessment details will be confirmed before enrolment.
Is this course right for you?
Who it’s for
Adult learners, business administrators and professionals refreshing finance fundamentals.
Your starting point
Basic computer skills; no prior accounting qualification required.
Course questions, answered.
Who is Accounting & Payroll Foundations for?
Adult learners, business administrators and professionals refreshing finance fundamentals.
What experience do I need?
Basic computer skills; no prior accounting qualification required.
What practical work is included?
A sample business ledger, payroll journal and financial statement pack.
How do I confirm the schedule and fee?
Request the confirmed duration, fee, delivery format, instructor and software requirements before enrolment.
Does this course award a professional designation?
This is independent professional development. It does not award a regulated designation or vendor certification.
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