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CPD Course

Introduction to Accounting and Bookkeeping (CPD)

Build essential financial literacy through online learning, covering accountancy and bookkeeping principles, financial statements and the frameworks behind them. Designed for people who need to understand business finance without an accounting background.

Self-paced CPD course 100% online

 

 

40 hours Total CPD Hours
Beginner Level
GlobalU Provider

 

 

 

Programme overview

The Introduction to Accounting and Bookkeeping course introduces learners to what business finance is and the role it plays in organisations. The course covers the basic principles of accountancy and bookkeeping, and the purpose accounting serves in business decision-making.

Learners will also work with the different financial statements used to report business performance, and the key accounting frameworks that govern them, including IAS, IFRS and UK GAAP. No prior knowledge or experience is required.

Learning objectives

 

  • Define what business finance is and explain its role in organisations
  • Explain the basic principles of accountancy and bookkeeping
  • Explain the purpose of accounting in business decision-making
  • Describe and read the different financial statements used to report business performance
  • Identify key accounting frameworks, including IAS, IFRS, and UK GAAP

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