Financial Accounting Fundamentals
A solid grasp of accounting principles underpins every finance role. This programme covers the double entry system, the main financial statements, and the concepts needed to record and interpret financial transactions accurately.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Applying the principles of double entry bookkeeping
- 02Recording common business transactions to the correct accounts
- 03Preparing a trial balance and identifying and correcting errors
- 04Producing a basic income statement and balance sheet
- 05Interpreting the profit and loss account and the balance sheet
- 06Applying core accounting concepts such as accruals and prudence
- 07Understanding the accounting equation and the accounting cycle
What you will gain
- Apply the principles of double entry bookkeeping
- Record common business transactions correctly
- Prepare a trial balance and correct errors
- Produce basic financial statements
- Interpret the profit and loss and balance sheet
- Apply core accounting concepts and standards
Who should attend
- Accounts assistants and clerks
- Staff new to finance roles
- Non finance staff needing accounting basics
- Small business owners
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 15 to 19 Feb 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 26 to 30 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 28 Jun to 2 Jul 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Finance, Accounting & Budgeting
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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