Description
Bookkeeping Diploma
The Bookkeeping Diploma provides a thorough understanding of the basic principles of manual Bookkeeping, the workings behind Computerised accounting / ERP systems, and Microsoft Office products. This mix of skills is essential for working in an Accounts Department.
Course Format
A tutor-led two-day course that ends with an assessment. An experienced finance tutor delivers this in a virtual classroom. If you prefer, you can take the assessment later or not take it during the evaluation. This course is CPD accredited. The course is highly practical and work-simulated to ensure learners get the most out of it. The Microsoft Excel Training includes Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels delivered online using our special live server technology; the Diploma also includes remote training that links the main course theory to its application in computerised accounting.
The two-day Bookkeeping course is delivered in English.
Course Content
Invoicing and Basic Bookkeeping entries:
- The completion of financial documents such as invoices and credit notes
- The recording of cash and credit transactions
- Practical explanation of the double-entry system
- Posting of ledgers and relevance of T-accounts
- The preparation and balancing of a bank reconciliation
- Petty Cash
Introduction to Accounting
- Year-end adjustments, including accruals, depreciation, prepayments, etc.
- Journals.
Trial Balances and Financial Statements
- Preparing a trial balance from raw data
- Extended trial balances and year-end adjustments.
- The creation of straightforward Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports from the trial balance.
Microsoft Excel Training Course
This course includes our MS Excel Diploma, which includes Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Excel training – details of each level can be seen here: CLICK HERE
Dates and Duration
The Bookkeeping Diploma in the Netherlands has a two-day virtual classroom course from 11:30 to 17:30, with an assessment to be completed after revision and practice. Microsoft Excel Training is to be completed on a flexi-hours basis; the assessment must be completed within three months of starting the MS training.
Suitable for
A variety of delegates, including;
- Those who work in Finance and need to develop their skills through formal training. Many organisations have developed their staff’s skills through this intensive training programme.
- People in non-finance jobs who need to understand Finance to deliver elements of their job
- Jobseekers who need skills and a certificate to get their dream job in Finance.
Benefits
- An understanding of the underlying building blocks of Finance
- Ability to apply for entry-level Financial jobs and pursue further training at a higher level in Finance
- CPD Certificate in Bookkeeping is issued upon completion.
Outcome
- Full CPD Certification after successful completion.
- The CPD (Continuing Professional Development) is a professional training organisation that accredits high-quality courses. Many professional bodies require it for Lawyers, accountants, and more.
- This means CPD courses are well respected and known worldwide, and are often required in certain industries. The value of a CPD-accredited course on your CV is likely to benefit your career/job prospects.

