This is the first course in the AT SA Accounting Technician Further Education and Training Certificate NQF Level 4 Programme. Accounts Preparation 1 teaches the student the principles of account preparation, extending the trial balance using accounting adjustments and accounting for fixed assets.
- Description
- Qualification
- Designation
- Requirements
- Duration
- Subjects
- Packages
- Assessment
- What's Next?
Description
This is the first course in the AT SA Accounting Technician Further Education and Training Certificate NQF Level 4 Programme. Accounts Preparation 1 teaches the student the principles of account preparation, extending the trial balance using accounting adjustments and accounting for fixed assets.
Accreditation
Accounting Technicians of South Africa as a Quality Assurance Partner of FASSET.
Qualification
This is a subject that is part of a national qualification. At the end of this subject you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Designation
Upskill yourself.
Requirements
Student must have successfully completed the AT SA NQF Level 3 Accounting Technician Certificate.
Duration
This course can be completed in 3 months.
Subjects
- Understand generally accepted accounting principles and concepts
- Understand the principles of double entry bookkeeping
- Understand the accounting methods used to record assets, liabilities, income, expenses and capital
- Understand the need for, and the process involved in, the preparation of final accounts
- Account for adjustments
- Prepare a trial balance
- Account for the purchase of fixed assets
- Account accurately for depreciation
- Account for the disposal of fixed assets
- Take appropriate action when dealing with issues arising from fixed asset records
Packages
This course is available via the Online Premium package. This package includes the following:
Online Premium:
- Textbooks
- Introduction Video
- Exam Info
- Q & A Platform
- Concept Videos
- Forums
- Exam Timetable
- Study Schedule
- Multiple Mock Exams & Solutions
- LIVE Webinars via Zoom
- Recording of the LIVE Webinars
- Quizzes
- Exam Walkthrough (Pre-recorded)
Assessment
This course is assessed through a Computer based test (centrally set and assessed by AT SA)
What's next
You can continue your studies with SACOB and AT(SA) and complete more subjects that make up this qualification.
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