A Distance Learning Course of 13 Lessons

This programme is designed for people who wish to develop more advanced book-keeping skills. It is particularly suitable for people seeking a career in book-keeping or run their own bookkeeping business.

The course aims to:

Understand the principles and requirements of the Data Protection Act
Calculate closing stock using FIFO, LIFO and AVCO principles
Undertake post-trail balance adjustments and provisions
Enter and correct entries for disposal of fixed assets
Produce an extended trial balance
Derive missing data and rectify incomplete records
Explain the concepts of going concern and business entity
Complete trading accounts for partnerships
Prepare manufacturing accounts
Complete trading accounts for limited companies

Studyguide
ICB Level 3 Bookkeeping syllabus and examination requirements
Tutor Marked Assignments
Trading, profit & loss accounts and balance sheets for the sole trader
Depreciation
Incomplete records
Partnership accounts
Manufacturing accounts
Income and expenditure accounts
Company accounts
Control accounts, suspense accounts and the correction of errors
Interpreting accounts
Stock valuation

Qualification 1: Advanced Book-keeping Diploma

Advanced Book-keeping Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor. You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 130 hrs.

Additional Information

Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included
All study materials
Study Guide
Full Tutor and Admin support