This practical training covers creating and managing workbooks and worksheets, applying key spreadsheet functions, formatting and securing data, and comparing manual and computerised accounting methods. Ideal for accounting professionals and finance students, the course will enhance your ability to manage financial data accurately and efficiently. Gain essential skills to streamline your accounting tasks and ensure data integrity.
Description
Unlock the power of spreadsheet software with our Spreadsheet Software short course. This comprehensive course is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of how to leverage spreadsheet tools for effective accounting practices. Perfect for accounting professionals, finance students, or anyone interested in improving their spreadsheet skills, this course will guide you through essential features and best practices that enhance both efficiency and accuracy in accounting tasks.
**SACOB Short Courses are non-credit bearing and are intended to offer you knowledge and skills in a particular field.
Overview
• Use of Technology in Accounting
• Appropriate file names and filing protocol
• Create new workbooks
• Create new worksheets
• Spreadsheet functions
• Formatting the spreadsheet
• Spreadsheet protection
• Difference between manual and computerised accounting records
• Standard software packages and customised accounting systems
• Computerised accounting packages
Qualification
Certification of Completion
Requirements
None
Duration
8 weeks
Packages
Online Standard:
- Textbooks
- Introduction Video
- Q & A Platform
- Concept Videos
- Forums
- Course Schedule
- Lecturer recordings
- Self-assessment quizzes
Assessment
Self-assessment quizzes
Formative Assessment 1
Formative Assessment 2
Summative Assessment
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