Practical Accounting Modules (Level 4)

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Course Recommendation

This programme will provide you with an understanding of basic principles and practice of accounting and prepare you for employment in an accounts clerk position, or for further studies in accounting.

Content: 

The Practical Accounting programme of study covers a variety of areas in accounting and business practices
On completion of these modules learners will be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and practices of accounting.  They will have the ability to keep reliable financial records, prepare financial information for an accountant and function as accounts clerks in a small to medium sized business or pursue further studies in accounting.

Following on from here learners can build towards a National Certificate or staircase on to a diploma or a degree at a Polytechnic or University.

Further study options:

Higher diploma or degree level at University or Polytechnic

Career opportunities/Job opportunities:

Accounts clerk or Accounts Assistant.
Manage your own accounts for your business

Entry requirements:

Applicants must successfully complete Learning Post’s competency test or have achieved equivalent English language, literacy and numeracy skills, for admission to this course. They must also have access to appropriate computer hardware and software, and be accessible by telephone.

Programme Structure:

A module is a project or group of tasks that build towards meeting the performance criteria that you need to compelte a unit standard. The core modules are listed below:

Introduction to Accounting
Code: PA1                          15 credits
This module introduces the learner to basic accounting procedures and a variety of tasks that will be useful within an organisation.
Outcomes of this module:

• Produce and manage documents using a word processor
• Document and process financial transactions for an entity using spreadsheets to solve a problem.

IRD and Payroll Requirements
Code: PA2                          12 credits 
This module introduces the learner to IRD documentation and a computerised payroll system.
Outcomes of this module:

• Manage and complete PAYE, FBT and GST documentation for IRD
• Prepare payroll using a computer system
• Produce and manage documents using a word processor

Financial Information
Code: PA3                          22 credits
This module covers procedures and financial information.
Outcomes of this module:

• Computerised receivable and payable  information
• Record, present and complete statements 

Employment Law and Inventory
Code: PA4                         10 credits
This module introduces the learner to inventory and employment law
Outcomes of this module:

• Manual and computerised inventory systems
• Legislations concerning employment

Additional Information and Programme Requirements:

Software:
Office Professional 2007 or Office Professional 2010 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher.
NB: MYOB training software is provided by Learning Post.

Hardware:
A computer capable of running Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, and Office Professional 2007/Office Professional 2010. (Including a monitor, mouse, CD-RW drive and modem.