Advanced Accounts Diploma
Pitman Training Advanced Accounts Diploma
Add some career security with a Pitman Training Advanced Accounts Diploma
Accounting technicians assist accountants by collecting, checking and analysing financial information on their behalf. They usually work in a support role within a firm of accountants, or in the accounts or finance departments of various organisations in industry. Those with more experience can become self-employed, providing a variety of accountancy and taxation services to a range of small to medium size businesses.
In many larger organisations, accounting technicians work alongside members of the chartered accountancy bodies. In smaller organisations, they may be the only trained financial member of staff employed.
Different financial sectors require specialist knowledge and this can determine what areas a technician chooses to specialise in.
The Pitman Training Advanced Accounts Diploma will give you the skills you need to become an experienced finance professional. On one side it covers the primary book-keeping disciplines, including computerised accounting; on the other side it features payroll systems. All these skills are as necessary for small companies as large; are transferable from one employer to another; and can be the starting point for a rewarding career in financial accounting.
Learning these financial and business skills is easy with Pitman Training. Our tried and trusted methods are the best available. You will work at your own pace in our comfortable premises, helped by experienced tutors as required. You choose your own hours and keep the reference materials when the course is over. On completion, you will receive a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and internationally by employers.
Successful completion of the Book-keeping Level 2 - A Study Guide course will give the student the eligibility to take the IAB Certificate in Book-Keeping.
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Core Subjects
Basic Book-keeping
Gain a clear understanding of the basic principles of book-keeping. Learn how to maintain a cash book, petty cash books and reconcile a bank statement.
Purchase Ledger
Become proficient at maintaining a manual purchase ledger.
Sales Ledger
Become proficient at maintaining a manual sales ledger.
Final Accounts I
Learn the principles of double-entry book-keeping in order to maintain a nominal ledger and extract a preliminary trial balance.
Final Accounts II
Learn how to extend the trial balance in order to prepare the final accounts of a business (profit and loss accounts and balance sheet).
Manual Payroll
Learn about the Tax (PAYE) and Social Insurance (PRSI) processes required by the Irish Revenue Commissioners. With the use of exercises, you will become proficient in PRSI and PAYE payroll calculations using a manual system. Additionally you will learn the range of definitions used in payroll procedures and correctly prepare and complete the required forms and documents.
Computerised Payroll – Sage Quickpay
Having fully learned the processes of manual payroll calculations, you can now convert your skills and effectively set-up and maintain the Sage Quickpay computerised payroll system.
Sage Line 50
Convert your manual book-keeping skills to computerised accounts using the most popular software.
Numeric Data Entry
Learn correct and efficient use of the numeric keypad.
Microsoft Excel
Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This course will enable you to create a spreadsheet, enter data, formulas and functions; create charts and more.
Microsoft Excel Expert
Learn advanced spreadsheet skills, covering areas such as importing and exporting data, creating and using templates, linking workbooks, data management, using analysis tools and pivot tables.
Elective Subjects - choose ONE
(Recommended Courses)
Introduction to Computers
Book-Keeping Level 2 – A Study Guide
Microsoft Office
Word or Word Expert
Access
PowerPoint
Outlook
Personal Development
Go … Make a Difference!
Health & Safety Essentials
Communication at Work
Further Study and Certification
FETAC and IAB qualifications
Guideline Learning Time
8 weeks full-time or 160 hours flexi study
(full-time is based on approx 20 hours a week)
Your Pitman Training Diploma will be issued upon successful completion of the core and elective subjects. A pass grade in ‘Basic Book-keeping’ must be achieved and a maximum of two ‘course completed’ subjects is accepted. Students should fully discuss all terms and conditions of diploma study with a course advisor.
“Throughout the course I found it a great help that I could go in at any time to a relaxed atmosphere, whether you only had an hour or a full day. The trainers were brilliant throughout and I highly recommend Pitman Training to anyone who wants to learn Accounts."
Lorna – Co Carlow
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