Certificate in Accounting and Finance (Level 3)

This course will help you to understand the principles of accounting and you will be able to read and understand the three main financial reports of a company: the balance sheet, the income statement, and the cash flow statement. You will also learn the accounting terminology, basic accounting equation, revenue, expenses, net income, debits, credits, and balancing the accounting formula, the accounting structure, the accounting cycle, journals, ledgers, and more. Knowing accounting will help you manage your own finances, improve your company\'s performance, and help start you on your way to becoming a profitable entrepreneur.

There is no particular entry requirement. We do not ask for any previous qualification or experience. Students of all age and academic background can enrol on this course.

Acctedited by United Kingdom Awarding body ABC Awards (Accreditation fee applies)

This course consists of the following units:

• Unit 1 – Introduction to Accounting and Finance
• Unit 2 – Role of an Accountant
• Unit 3 – The Balance Sheet
• Unit 4 – Profit and Loss Accounts
• Unit 5 – Cash Flow Statement
• Unit 6 – Budgeting

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