The distance learning Business Accounting course is the perfect home study course to ensure that you succeed in this exciting field. Our uniquely flexible Business Accounting home learning course has no time limits. You can start your home learning course whenever you like and there are no deadlines to meet, so you can adapt your distance education course to meet your needs, all from the comfort of your own home.
Once you have registered on the distance education Business Accounting course you will be assigned a personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. Your dedicated personal tutor is always on hand to answer any query you may have, no matter how big or small, and you will also have access to a dedicated course advisor who offers guidance and advice.
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| Course Description |
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Accounting has become an essential part of business life, and the knowledge and skills that you will learn in your studies will give you a broader and more experienced view of business life.
The course has been written to introduce you to the bookkeeping and accounting skills required in Britain and around the world. Full details of topics covered are given below.
As a general introduction to Accounting, the course can, therefore, be studied with advantage by students who are interested in obtaining a grounding in Accounting but who do not wish to take an examination. It is also ideal preparation for a wide variety of professional exams and the Higher Diploma in Accounting. |
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| Course Syllabus |
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Module One
- Unit 1 - Introduction, The Double Entry System
- Unit 2 - Source Documents and Books of Original Entry
- Unit 3 - The Ledger and the Cash Book
- Unit 4 - The Trial Balance
- Test A
Module Two
- Unit 5 - The Trading and Profit and Loss Account
- Unit 6 - The Balance Sheet
- Unit 7 - Adjustments to Final Accounts
- Unit 8 - Manufacturing Accounts
- Test B
Module Three
- Unit 9 - Petty Cash
- Unit 10 - Value-added Tax
- Unit 11 - Depreciation in the Ledger
- Unit 12 - Stock Valuation
- Unit 13 - Correction of Errors and Suspense Accounts
- Test C
Module Four
- Unit 14 - Incomplete Records
- Unit 15 - The Accounts of Non-Commercial Organisations
Module Five
- Unit 16 - The Accounts of Limited Liability Companies
- Unit 17 - The Analysis and Interpretation of Accounting Statements
- Unit 18 - The Use of Computers in Accounting
- Test D: Practice Examination
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| Qualifications |
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Qualification 1: Business Accounting Diploma Business Accounting Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name. |
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| Study Options |
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This course is an online course. With online study you have access to your entire course from the start of your studies. You can access your course materials, and submit all of your question papers to your personal tutor, online from anywhere in the World using your unique student account. If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below. |
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| Fees |
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Online

£240.00
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Studying Online. If you would like to study online we cannot accept payment for course fees in instalments, instead course fees must be paid in full at the point of enrolment. The reason for this is due to the fact that when you study online you have access to all of your course materials from the outset.
Postal

£260.00
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Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com
The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.
The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.
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| Tutor Support |
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With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.
You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly
team of administrators and course advisors who offer
sound and professional guidance and advice when you
need it. This ensures that you will never feel
neglected and that you will always succeed! |
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| Requirements for Entry |
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There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. |
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| Study Hours |
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This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete
the course is: 180 hrs.
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| Additional Information |
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Assessment Method
This course is made up of 5 Tutor Marked Assignments. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
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| Benefits |
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To help you broaden your skills, update your expertise in a particular field or get a competitive edge on that job you're after, we have also included all the resources below absolutely FREE for you to use when you register for your course! Click title below for more details. Study Guide
This section is designed to help you with your study. It will help you to work more efficiently, manage your study time, improve your presentation of work, increase your ability to remember facts and concepts, and get the most out of your chosen course.
Improving Learning Skills Course
Studying is more than gathering information and reproducing it in assessment tasks such as essays and examinations. Studying involves knowing how to approach a problem, analysing the problem, identifying what you already know, deciding how to gather more information, and much more. This section will help you gain and improve your skills in studying.
Course outline
Studying is an active process. Open learning materials enable adult learners to take responsibility for their own learning. This course has been prepared as an open learning resource for people who wish to undertake a learning programme that involves them preparing for a period of studying. It is designed either to form part of any course of study or may be used as a freestanding guide by students.
You can use this course, as an active learner, to identify:
- what you know already
- what you need to know
- what interests you
- how to use your knowledge to enhance your critical awareness.
This course will enable you to improve your study skills and it is designed for students, practitioners and other people involved in learning and/or being assessed.
Syllabus
- Introduction and Objectives
- Learning to Learn
- Setting Aside Time for Study
- Concentration
- Effective Reading
- Effective Note-taking
- Preparing to Write
- Planning and Writing the Assignment
- Assessment
- Basic Research
- Introduction to Computers
- Spreadsheets and Excel
- Using Databases and Access
- Word Processing with MS Word
Cost of course: FREE to Elearnuk students
Cost to non-Elearnuk students: £125.00
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The Effective Learner Course
This section will consider the importance of study skills and how we can identify and enhance our current skill set. We will then take a closer look at different learning styles and how knowledge of our own preferences in this area can make our learning more effective. Finally we will look at some basic time management techniques to enable you to plan and organise your studies and stay motivated.
Free Online Videos
Online videos are available for many of our courses to support your studies!
Tutor Support
Our friendly tutors are ready to help with any queries you may have. You need never feel stranded or cut off from help!
Web Help
Just started using the Internet? Don't be put off! Our Web Help area will give you the ideal introduction to using the Web!
Elearnuk Help
A guide to the Elearnuk system, how to use it, how to contact your tutor - the answers to all these questions and more can be found here.
Games
A collection of games to sharpen your concentration or just take time out from studying.
Library
A collection of reference materials, links to e-journals, and reading lists compiled by our tutors
Forum
Looking for a second opinion? The forum is the place for students to share their thoughts and information with each other.
News Zone
Regularly updated links to the latest news items!
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| Videos |
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This course comes with a series of FREE online videos. The normal price per series is £50.00, however, enrol on this course through Elearnuk and you will have FREE and unlimited access to the series for one year.
PLEASE NOTE: These videos are purely supplemental and are for information purposes only. They will have no bearing on your programme outcome.
The series of online videos that accompanies this course is as follows:
1. Finance Series
People who have strong financial analysis abilities can enhance their organisation's value in the marketplace. Our finance programs focus on the principles and strategies of finance and how you can support the financial goals of your organisation. Please click here for more details
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