Sale! Introduction to Bookkeeping QLS Level 1

Course Code

OSC1278

Learn the fundamental knowledge of basic bookkeeping, all from the comfort of your own home!

Gain an understanding of the role of a bookkeeper.
Learn how to make entries into the prime entry books and produce routine business and administration documents.
Understand bookkeeping terminology and concepts, as well as the principles of professional and ethical behaviour.
Develop your knowledge of how to manage bookkeeping tasks.

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If you need some essential knowledge and skills surrounding bookkeeping without the stress of examinations, this course is the perfect choice for you.

It couldn’t be easier! All your materials will be delivered to you via email or post and our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email. You will have more than enough time to complete your course, so you can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Course Duration

Up to one year.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Understanding bookkeeping
The role of a bookkeeper
Business types
Core business relationships
Calculating and recording VAT
Cashbook, petty cashbook and reconciliation

Creating invoices, credit notes and statement of accounts
Preparing supplier documents
Checking key financial documents
Recording source documents

Sales daybook and sales return daybook
Purchase daybook and purchases returns daybook
Petty cash and petty cash vouchers
Reconciling bank accounts

Assets, liabilities, expenses and income
Bookkeeping terminology
Totalling sale and expenses
Calculating gross and net profit

Effective communication
Environmental responsibility
Bookkeeping and confidentiality
Ethical behaviour

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have a full year (12 months) to complete your studies.

Study Method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted to you. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality License Scheme website.
This course has been benchmarked at level 1 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

Comprehensive study guide
Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE XO Student Discounts membership
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student notebook

* Not included with the online study option

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.