Sage Accounting (Line 50)

UK's most popular PC based accounting solution for small and medium-sized businesses. The range includes Stock Control, Invoicing, Sales & Purchase Order Processing and e-banking. Compatible with Sage e-business solutions. Single or multi-user.

With Three levels of training to choose from we can accommodate the beginner to advanced users

Introduction
Intermediate
Advanced

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INTRODUCTION TO SAGE ACCOUNTING

DURATION: One Day

TARGET AUDIENCE:

For those who are deciding whether to computerise their accounting records and for those who have decided and want to learn how to get started.
No prior knowledge of Sage is required, but a knowledge of manual accounting systems would stand you in good stead.

TEACHING APPROACH:

The teaching approach contains a mix of lectures and hands on experience operating a Sage computer package with practical examples.

PRE REQUISITES:

Elementary knowledge of bookkeeping systems either manual or computerised. Theory of bookkeeping would be useful if practical experience has not been gained.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the course, delegates should be able to:

1. Install Sage Package onto the computer.
2. Set up a sales ledger account.
3. Post sales invoices.
4. Post customer receipts.
5. Set up a purchase ledger account.
6. Post purchase invoices.
7. Post supplier payments.
8. Post other receipts.
9. Post other payments.
10. Alter and amend the nominal codes.
11. Reconcile the bank.
12. Do a VAT return.
13. Use file maintenance - correction of data.
14. Understand and use the reports on each section covered, including debt collection references.

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SAGE ACCOUNTING INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

DURATION: One Day

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Those with a working knowledge of a Sage computerised system who wish to further develop their knowledge of what the Sage program can do for them.

TEACHING APPROACH:

The teaching approach contains a mix of lectures and practical hands on experience operating a Sage computer package based on practical examples.

PRE REQUISITES:

Ideally the course delegates will have attended the introduction to Sage accounting or have a previous knowledge of operating a Sage accounting package.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the course, delegates should be able to:

1. Raise sales invoices.
2. Raise statements.
3. Deal with discounts received, allowed and contras.
4. Reconcile the VAT return, including scale charges.
5. Deal with reoccurring items.
6. Prepayments and accruals.
7. Month end and year end procedures.
8. Alterations of Sage stationery layouts for your own stationery.
9. Understand the profit and loss account, balance sheet and trial balance.

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SAGE ACCOUNTING ADVANCED LEVEL

DURATION: One Day

TARGET AUDIENCE:

For those with a detailed knowledge of the Sage computerised accounting package who wish to fine tune their knowledge by using the whole system.

TEACHING APPROACH:

The teaching approach contains a mix of lectures and practical hands on experience operating a Sage computer package with practical examples.

PRE REQUISITES:

The course delegates will ideally have attended the Sage Accounting Intermediate level and be confident with the operation of the Sage Accounting package.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the course, delegates should be able to:

1. Input a budget for a business onto Sage.
2. Compare the budget to actual.
3. Purchase order processing.
4. Sales order processing.
5. Operate the stock control system.
6. Fixed assets and depreciation.
7. A review of the Sage report writer - (basic).