| Course at QLS | Level 1 |
| Endorsement | Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme |
| Study Method | Online Learning |
| Course Duration | 80 Hours Approx. |
| Entry Requirements | There is no entry requirements |
| Start Date | Ongoing |
Set yourself up for a rewarding career in accountancy and finance, with the committed support of Oxford Home Study Centre! Build the skills, knowledge and confidence to work as a professional accountant, studying from home with no deadlines to worry about! Our introductory Level 1 Accounting Certificate is ideal for newcomers, with no prior knowledge or experience required! Get to know the roles and responsibilities of key accountancy personal, along with the objectives of corporate accountancy, the value of proactive financial management and more! Get to grips with the most important accountancy documents and reports, as you work your way towards an accredited Level 1 Online Accounting Certificate! Enrolment is open 365 days a year – why not get started right now?
Why Study Accounting and Finance?
An endorsed Accountancy Certificate on your CV could transform your career prospects for life. Worldwide, businesses will always rely on capable and qualified accountants to oversee their financial activities. Far more than basic bookkeepers, talented accountants contribute directly to the profitability and performance of the entire organisation. Boosting revenues, minimising costs, considering investment opportunities – just three of the everyday duties overseen by accountants. Best of all, qualified accountants have the freedom to pursue conventional employment, or go into business for themselves and become their own boss! Whichever way you go, you’ll be looking at a rewarding and secure career for life!
Our exclusive Level 1 Accounting Certificate Programs provide an introductory overview of corporate accountancy and financial management. Course content is distributed over three engaging modules as follows:
Unit 1: Accounting Basics
The course begins with a detailed introduction to the basics of accountancy, in which candidates are familiarised with the objectives, advantages and limitations of accountancy in a business setting. A breakdown of the accountancy cycle is studied, alongside the component steps in the accountancy process, the consequences of ineffective accountancy and more.
Unit 2: Accountants’ Roles and Responsibilities
Course module two turns attention to accountancy personnel, along with the roles and responsibilities of those who work in corporate accountancy. Learners also study the concepts of credit and debit, alongside essential accounting terminology and the typical hierarchy within an accountancy team.
Unit 3: Key Financial Reports
Concluding the course, module three provides a detailed overview of some of the most important financial reports in an accountancy setting. Examples of which include profit and loss reports, cash flow statements, journals, business ledgers and other subsidiary books. How to effectively analyse key financial reports is also discussed in-depth.
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Paying in Instalments: £140 (Interest FREE Instalments)
Deposit: £20
No of Instalments: 12
Each Instalment: £10
Pay in Full: (£41 Discount) £99
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider 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 Licence Scheme website.
Qualified accountants have the freedom to work under their own terms in almost any location worldwide. While some dream of starting their own businesses, others choose to pursue positions with established accountancy firms. In both instances, a career in accountancy brings the guarantee of competitive earnings and long-term job security. Salaries vary enormously in accordance with experience and location, though typically begin around the £20,000 mark for entry-level accountancy roles.
