PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE COURSE IN COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING 

Course Duration and Cost

• Total Duration: 8 to 12 weeks (2 to 3 months)
• Weekly Commitment: at least 2 hours per day
• Course Fee: 15,000 Kenya Shillings

Course Overview

This course focuses on training participants in the use of computerized accounting software, equipping them with essential skills to manage financial transactions and reporting electronically. Participants will learn to navigate popular accounting software packages effectively, perform bookkeeping tasks, generate financial statements, and analyze financial data. The course is ideal for individuals aiming to enhance their accounting skills using modern software solutions.

Course Outline

Week 1: Introduction to Computerized Accounting

• Basics of accounting principles
• Advantages of computerized accounting
• Overview of popular accounting software packages
• Setting up and configuring accounting software

Week 2: Navigation and Interface

• Getting familiar with the software interface
• Navigating through menus and options
• Customizing settings and preferences
• Managing user accounts and permissions

Week 3: Chart of Accounts and Journal Entries

• Understanding the chart of accounts
• Creating and modifying account entries
• Recording transactions and journal entries
• Posting transactions to the ledger

Week 4: Accounts Payable Management

• Managing accounts payable processes
• Recording supplier invoices and payments
• Reconciling accounts payable balances
• Generating accounts payable reports

Week 5: Accounts Receivable Management

• Managing accounts receivable processes
• Creating customer invoices and receipts
• Tracking customer payments and balances
• Generating accounts receivable reports

Week 6: Bank Reconciliation

• Reconciling bank statements with accounting records
• Identifying discrepancies and resolving issues
• Handling bank transfers and deposits
• Generating bank reconciliation reports

Week 7: Financial Statements

• Generating trial balance, income statement, and balance sheet
• Analyzing financial statements
• Understanding key financial ratios
• Financial reporting and presentation

Week 8: Budgeting and Forecasting

• Creating budgets in accounting software
• Monitoring budget vs. actual performance
• Forecasting future financial outcomes
• Using financial forecasting tools

Week 9: Payroll Processing

• Setting up payroll information
• Processing payroll runs
• Handling payroll taxes and deductions
• Generating payroll reports

Week 10: Inventory Management

• Managing inventory records
• Tracking stock levels and movements
• Performing inventory valuations
• Generating inventory reports

Week 11: Audit Trails and Internal Controls

• Implementing audit trails in accounting software
• Ensuring data integrity and security
• Internal controls and compliance measures
• Handling audit queries and investigations

Week 12: Final Project Development

• Applying all learned skills in a comprehensive project
• Integrating accounting processes and software features
• Presenting the final project
• Graduation and certificate award ceremony

Certification

Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate of proficiency in Computerized Accounting Software Packages.