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UCT Bookkeeping | Short course


Registrations close: 19 July 2013
Course begins: 29 July 2013
Course fee:

R9,290



 7 hours per week

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The course in a nutshell:

  • 9-week part-time short course presented online throughout South Africa
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles of bookkeeping and the practical skills to apply them in your working environment
  • Learn how to record, interpret and report financial information in order to keep track of vital business finances
  • Results in a Certificate in Bookkeeping from the University of Cape Town

Course modules:

Module 1    The basics of bookkeeping
Module 2    Inventory control
Module 3    VAT
Module 4    Journals (part one)
Module 5    Journals (part two)
Module 6    The general ledger
Module 7    Debtors and creditors
Module 8    Bank reconciliations
Module 9    Statutory returns, wages and salary registers

Who should attend this course?

The course is suitable for anyone who needs to develop bookkeeping knowledge and skills.

Small-business owners, entrepreneurs, department managers and administrators will benefit from the course. The course is designed for aspiring bookkeepers who want to learn a new business skill and for current bookkeepers who want to formalise their knowledge. No prior knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting or finance is needed.

For more details, please contact:

Contact person: Liam
Telephone: +27 (0)21 447 7565
Email: liam@getsmarter.co.za




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  1. UCT Basics of Financial Management short course
  2. UCT Payroll and Tax Administration short course
  3. UCT Project Administration short course


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