Introduction to Accounting
Start your accounting journey with a comprehensive understanding of the basics of the profession and graduate job-ready in only 12 weeks.
Course Information
Interested in a career in accounting and want to stand out from other candidates? This short course is the place to start upskilling and getting ahead.
The accounting industry includes the most in-demand careers right now. This Introduction to Accounting course will arm you with the fundamentals you’ll need to grasp the basic concepts of accounting principles and get you on your way to growing your career, increasing your earning potential, and adding value to an employer.
Course Outline
By completing the Introduction to Accounting course, you will:
- Gain fundamental knowledge and understanding of the principles of accounting.
- Comprehend basic accounting practices that underpin accounting processes and best practice.
- Acquire job-ready accounting skills to equip you for the future of accounting work.
Who should enrol?
- Anyone looking to pursue a career in the finance or accountancy industries.
- Those wanting to build on basic bookkeeping knowledge and skills.
- Individuals who would like to gain a better understanding of accounting concepts and how to evaluate financial data.
Course Information
Interested in a career in accounting and want to stand out from other candidates? This short course is the place to start upskilling and getting ahead.
The accounting industry includes the most in-demand careers right now. This Introduction to Accounting course will arm you with the fundamentals you’ll need to grasp the basic concepts of accounting principles and get you on your way to growing your career, increasing your earning potential, and adding value to an employer.
Course Outline
By completing the Introduction to Accounting course, you will:
- Gain fundamental knowledge and understanding of the principles of accounting.
- Comprehend basic accounting practices that underpin accounting processes and best practice.
- Acquire job-ready accounting skills to equip you for the future of accounting work.
Who should enrol?
- Anyone looking to pursue a career in the finance or accountancy industries.
- Those wanting to build on basic bookkeeping knowledge and skills.
- Individuals who would like to gain a better understanding of accounting concepts and how to evaluate financial data.
Details
Price: $499 or $48/week over 12 weeks
Course Duration
Approximately 10 – 15 hours
Access Time
6 months from enrolment
We’re ready when you are
Start any time with flexible learning hours and fully remote modules.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. However, once we receive your enrolment, an Ab2 Institute of Accounting Student Experience Advisor will be in touch to ensure this training is right for you.
Ab² students enjoy:
- Deep industry connections to future-proof your career
- Course development and teaching by real-world industry leaders, not academics
- Unrivalled student support by specialists who serve only the accounting industry
- Free student membership with accounting and bookkeeping industry bodies
- 100% flexibility – study online, anytime, anywhere, on any device
Course Modules
This course has been specifically built by industry experts who have practical experience and knowledge of the industry. The design of this course develops best-practice skills and knowledge to equip you for the next step of your career.
- Introduction to accounting
- Accounting equation
- Accounting terminology
- Introduction to business types and structures
- Overview of Goods and Services Tax
- What is taxable and non-taxable
- Accounting equation and double entry system
- Accounting transactions: sales and purchases
- Accounting transactions: deposits and payments
- Reconciliations and corrections of errors
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