Introduction to Sage (B00098-121303)

Course Overview:

The aim of the qualification course is to gain skills those wanting to enter or progress in the field of computerised accounts. It can help individuals to demonstrate competence in the practical use of computerised accounts software to produce accurate, professional and well presented accounts employing an appropriate range of accounting activities.

Entry Requirements:

There are no formal entry requirements, but learners must have a good level of English and maths plus basic keyboarding skills.

Course Content:

Access, enter and edit accounting information.
This includes identifying the sources and characteristics of accounting data, entering accounting data accurately into records to meet requirements, checking data records, identifying the risks to data security and following local and/or legal guidelines for the storage and use of data.


Use tools and techniques to process business transactions.
This includes using appropriate tools and techniques to process transactions, reviewing the transaction process and identifying any errors and respond appropriately to any transaction errors and problems.


Produce accounting documents and summary reports to meet requirements.
This includes identifying what information is required and how to present it, generating accounting documents as required and generating management reports as required.

Assessment Methods:

Learners will be assessed i) informally as they progress through the course
ii) informally through practical demonstration of skills.

This is a level 1 course and all student work is externally moderated by the relevant board.

Additional Information:

If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline please email bit@racc.ac.uk If you would like general information about the college, for example, fees & finance, funding, term dates or opening times please email info@racc.ac.uk telephone 020 8843 7921, or drop in to our main reception area at either site.

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Bring To First Class:

Paper and pen

Attendance:

As this is a qualification course you will need to inform the Tutor of any absences.

Further Study and Career Opportunities:

Bookkeeping and Sage qualifications are available at levels 1-3, and evaluate learners' abilities to produce accounts for businesses. They are suitable for anyone looking for a qualification as the starting point for a career in book-keeping and accounts. On successful completion of this course you will be able to undertake the next level

Alternative Courses:

• B00036-131401 BookKeeping & SAGE Computerised Accounts L1
  Start: 19/09/2013 Duration: 12 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (09:30 to 15:00)
• B00036-131402 BookKeeping & SAGE Computerised Accounts L1
  Start: 14/01/2014 Duration: 11 week(s) Days/Time:
• B00036-131403 BookKeeping & SAGE Computerised Accounts L1
  Start: 24/04/2014 Duration: 12 week(s) Days/Time:
• B00039-131401 BookKeeping & SAGE Computerised Accounts L2
  Start: 17/09/2013 Duration: 12 week(s) Days/Time:
• B00039-131402 BookKeeping & SAGE Computerised Accounts L2
  Start: 16/01/2014 Duration: 11 week(s) Days/Time:
• B00039-131403 BookKeeping & SAGE Computerised Accounts L2
  Start: 22/04/2014 Duration: 12 week(s) Days/Time:
• B00045-131401 BookKeeping Level 1
  Start: 26/09/2013 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (18:00 to 21:00)
• B00045-131402 BookKeeping Level 1
  Start: 30/09/2013 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Mon (09:30 to 12:30)
• B00045-131403 BookKeeping Level 1
  Start: 09/11/2013 Duration: 6 week(s) Days/Time: Sat (09:30 to 15:00)
• B00045-131404 BookKeeping Level 1
  Start: 12/11/2013 Duration: 6 week(s) Days/Time: Tue (09:30 to 15:00)
• B00045-131405 BookKeeping Level 1
  Start: 11/01/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Sat (09:30 to 12:30)
• B00046-131401 Bookkeeping Level 2
  Start: 20/01/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Mon (09:30 to 12:30)
• B00046-131402 Bookkeeping Level 2
  Start: 23/01/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (18:00 to 21:00)
• B00265-131401 Introduction to Bookkeeping & Sage (Non-accredited)
  Start: 19/10/2013 Duration: 6 week(s) Days/Time: Sat (09:30 to 12:30)
• B00265-131402 Introduction to Bookkeeping & Sage (Non-accredited)
  Start: 08/02/2014 Duration: 6 week(s) Days/Time: Sat (09:30 to 12:30)
• B00265-131403 Introduction to Bookkeeping & Sage (Non-accredited)
  Start: 22/04/2014 Duration: 10 week(s) Days/Time: Tue (09:30 to 12:30)

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