Introduction to Accounting
Kickstart your accounting journey with our Introduction to Accounting course, offered through tailored, 1-on-1 Zoom sessions. Designed for beginners, this course lays the foundation in managing finances, reading financial statements, grasping basic concepts, and utilising accounting software for personal or business finance management.
- Earn an Industry Recognised Qualification
- 100% Online Study From Home
- Personalised, 1-on-1 Learning Experience
Course Overview
Course Description
Start your journey into the world of accounting with our Introduction of Accounting course, delivered through personalised, 1-on-1 Zoom sessions. Ideal for beginners or those seeking a refresher, this course lays down a robust foundation in financial accounting. Learn to analyze and record financial transactions, prepare financial statements, and understand the basics of financial ratios and analysis.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a comprehensive grasp of the accounting cycle, accruals, deferrals, and financial statement analysis. Whether aiming for a career in accounting or enhancing your financial literacy, this course sets the stage for your success.
Course Outcomes
- Define and explain basic accounting principles, concepts, and terms.
- Analyze and interpret financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Prepare journal entries, ledger accounts, and trial balances to record financial transactions.
- Understand the accounting equation and how it applies to business transactions.
- Differentiate between different types of accounting systems such as cash basis and accrual basis accounting.
- Analyze and evaluate financial performance using key financial ratios and metrics.
- Understand the basics of budgeting and forecasting in accounting.
- Explain the different types of business entities and their corresponding accounting requirements.
Course Requirements
- You will need a laptop or desktop computer and an internet connection.
- No previous Accounting knowledge is needed.
- 1-on-1 learning experience
- Custom learning plan
- Unlimited tutor support
- Flexible class scheduling
- Assignments
- Certificate of Completion
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Course Features
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Lectures 6
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Quizzes 1
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Duration 3 hours
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Skill level All Level
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Language English
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Assessments Yes
Course Modules
- The Certificate in Accounting comprises the following courses;
- Introduction to Xero Online
- Xero Chart of Accounts
- Managing Contacts with Xero
- Xero Sales, Invoices, Quotes & Inventory
- Xero Purchases & Bills
- Reconciliation and Managing Accounts in Xero
- Introduction to Xero Reporting
- Introduction to Xero Add-ons
Key Benefits
- Find the key benefits of undertaking this course below:
- Flexible start dates – enrol online and start when you are ready.
- Complete your studies online, at your own pace.
- Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate upon course completion.
- Get ahead of the job market with a skill that companies need.
- Receive unlimited tutor support from certified professionals.
- Receive a free CV makeover and expert career advice.
Our Unique Approach to Teaching
At the Online Business Academy, we’re convinced the richest learning unfolds through direct collaboration with a mentor.
Enjoy custom learning plans, flexible scheduling, immediate feedback, and a practical, hands-on learning approach.
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Obtain a Certificate
Obtain an accounting certificate on course completion that you can show off to your potential employers and clients.
Job Prospects
Upon completion of this program, you can obtain a job as an Administrator, Office Clerk or Receptionist.
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Average Australian Administrator Salary: $55,000
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Average Senior Administrator Salary: $64,236
Not sure if this is the right course for you?
Every course comes with a 10-day money-back guarantee
Not sure if this is the right course for you?
Every course comes with a 10-day money-back guarantee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites to enrol into this course. You can enrol online directly by clicking on “Enrol Now” and follow the prompts. Alternatively, you can enrol over the phone with our friendly student advisors. Give them a call on (02) 8006 0556 or email them at support@oba.au.
This course costs $199 + GST. Click here to get started now.
This course takes approximately 10 hours, and you’ll have lifetime access to this course. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Online Business Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week. But if life gets busy you can take longer and even apply for a course extension if you need more time.
Upon the completion of this course, you can obtain a job as a Administrator, Office Clerk or Receptionist. These jobs in Australia earn approximately $55,000 per year but can be as high as $64,236 per year. (Payscale)
Contact a friendly student advisor on (02) 8006 0556 to find out about potential career outcomes and see where our courses can take you. Employers also constantly approach The Online Business Academy looking for students and employers also advertise jobs in the Career Centre (available once you enrol). You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.
This qualification is Internationally recognised. Our qualifications are highly sought after by employers around the world and accredited by global industry bodies such as ICOES.
Your course will be delivered through our online learning platform. You can access our online learning platform from any web browser 24/7 so you can work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment.
Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the resources you need at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates, you can start whenever you are ready. Your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way
Absolutely! You’ve got an 10-day cooling off period (or trial period) at the start of your course. Take that time to look through all your learning material and get a feel for online learning. If you decide the course isn’t for you within the trial period, you’ll get a full money back guarantee.