Sage Accounts course is about how to use Sage based on the most popular functions which you as a Sage operator needs to know how to use, in order to be proficient in using the software.

The learning is structured in a practical way. You are given a practical scenario assignment. There are various tasks to complete. You are given the task to do and have a go at, and then the video answer is available. It is suggested that you:

• Read the task
• Watch the video
• Have a go at it yourself on your own system
• Rewatch the video (if necessary) - to reinforce the learning

You’ll learn how to set up a Sage system from scratch, how to enter opening balances, post customer invoices and credit notes, post supplier bills and credit notes, pay suppliers, petty cash, prepare a VAT return, reconcile the bank, post journals, run reports amongst over things.

This is a useful course if:

• You are thinking of working with the software,
• You are going for jobs which have a requirement for you to be able to use this software
• You want to put this skill on your CV, or
• You are a bookkeeper or accountant and will be using this for clients or even
• You run your own business and want to know how to use Sage for yourself.

You will need to get hold of a copy of Sage yourself. This lecture is based on v7. It's not that dissimilar to today's version. The instructor is usually online to answer student queries for 2 hours each day.

The course materials includes:

• the handout of the assignment task

Successful completion of the course is the equivalent to being at the level of having a level 2 certificate in computerised accounts.

The course will take about 3-4 hours to complete

Audience:

• Bookkeepers and Accountants who will be using this for their clients
• Students who are going for jobs where the requirement is working knowledge of Sage Accounts
• Those who have studied accounting, but want practical knowledge of how to use a popular accounting software which will help them find employment
• Previous knowledge of accounting is not presumed or required

Prerequisites:

You will need access to Sage accounts in order to complete the assignment (any version)