Accounting: Manual & Computerised

This practical introduction to preparing financial statements - both manually and using integrated accounting software like TASBooks and Sage - is written for the revised Accounting Manual and Computerised [5N1348] and Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised [5N1354] modules. * Outlines the basic principles of accounting, for example double entry bookkeeping, VAT and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). * Demonstrates the preparation of final accounts for a sole trader and a company, including the processing of end-of-year adjustments to accounts. * Presents basic computer principles and instructs on the application and use of integrated accounting packages (TASBooks and Sage) in the preparation of financial statements and the processing of end-of-year adjustments. * Identifies the types and purpose of forecasts and budgets, such as cash flow and profit and loss forecasts, and the calculation of ratios. * Explains and demonstrates bank reconciliation both manually and using TASBooks and Sage. * Introduces a range of accounting terms and key accounting standards and concepts, including SSAPs, IFRSs, IASs, as well as consistency and prudence concepts. * Explains the internal and external roles of the auditor. * Demonstrates file management functions and system security in TASBooks and Sage. Written For: Accounting Manual and Computerised [5N1348] and Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised [5N1354], which form part of: * Office Administration * Business Studies * Business Administration * eBusiness * Information Processing * Marketing * International Trade * Legal Studies * Tourism with Business