Professional Diploma in Practical Accounting & Bookkeeping

Master practical accounting & bookkeeping skills: from transactions to financial statements, payroll, and taxes

What you'll learn
- The complete accounting cycle, from recording transactions to preparing financial statements.
- How to confidently use double-entry bookkeeping to keep records accurate and balanced.
- The skills to prepare and analyze ledgers, trial balances, income statements, and balance sheets.
- Practical techniques for managing petty cash, payroll, and employee records.
- How to track and reconcile bank accounts to ensure financial accuracy and prevent errors.
- The essentials of business taxes, compliance, and recording tax liabilities and payments.
- How to prepare adjusting entries, closing entries, and year-end reports with confidence.
- Ways to apply budgeting and forecasting techniques to plan for business growth.
- How to analyze financial statements to make informed business and investment decisions.
- The ability to identify and avoid common accounting mistakes and fraud risks.
- Hands-on skills using Excel for bookkeeping, plus an introduction to QuickBooks and Xero.
- Career-building knowledge, including resume tips, LinkedIn strategies, and interview preparation for accounting roles.

Requirements
- There are no requirements to enroll in this course.

Description
TheProfessional Diploma in Practical Accounting & Bookkeepingis designed to give you the complete foundation you need to master real-world financial skills. Whether you are starting a career in accounting, looking to improve your bookkeeping knowledge, or running your own business, this course will guide you step by step through the essentials of managing financial records with accuracy and confidence.

You’ll move beyond theory and gain practical, hands-on insights into the full accounting cycle. From recording transactions and preparing ledgers to handling payroll, taxes, and financial reporting, you will build the skills employers and clients are searching for. Each lecture has been carefully structured to make learning simple, engaging, and directly applicable to everyday business scenarios.

Alongside the basics, you will also explore advanced areas such as adjusting entries, closing procedures, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. You’ll learn how to work with both manual bookkeeping methods and digital systems, including Excel, QuickBooks, and Xero, giving you flexibility and a modern edge. By the end of the course, you’ll not only understand accounting principles but also know how to apply them effectively in the workplace.

Here’s a taste of what you will cover:

Mastering the fundamentals of double-entry bookkeeping

Recording and balancing journal entries, ledgers, and trial balances

Managing petty cash, payroll, and employee records

Handling taxes, compliance, and government reporting

Using Excel, QuickBooks, and Xero for efficient bookkeeping

Preparing financial statements and analyzing business performance

Applying budgeting and forecasting techniques for planning

Avoiding common accounting mistakes and ensuring accuracy

This course is designed for beginners, aspiring accountants, business owners, freelancers, and anyone who wants to strengthen their financial management skills. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to learn and apply practical knowledge.

By completing this diploma, you’ll gain confidence in handling accounts, understanding financial statements, and supporting business decisions. These are the skills that make you employable, valuable, and prepared to grow in the field of accounting and bookkeeping.

Disclosure:This course has been created with the assistance of AI tools. AI was used to develop some visuals and the voice-over content to ensure clarity, consistency, and a professional learning experience.

Who this course is for:
- Beginners who want to learn accounting and bookkeeping from the ground up.
- Small business owners and entrepreneurs who need to manage their own finances more effectively.
- Aspiring bookkeepers and accountants seeking a strong practical foundation.
- Freelancers who want to expand their service offerings by adding bookkeeping skills.
- Students or career changers looking to enter the finance and accounting field with confidence.
- Professionals who want to refresh their accounting knowledge and gain modern digital bookkeeping skills.
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