Bahamas Baptist University College

Program in Accounting & Bookkeeping Studies

Course Name

Program in Accounting & Bookkeeping Studies

Contact Hours: 300 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)

Course Description

This program is for anyone who desires to have a better understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping procedures or who desires to work in a bookkeeping/ accounting department. It is particularly well suited for anyone who has recently assumed some bookkeeping and/or accounting responsibilities; anyone who works in business and wants a foundation in bookkeeping and/or accounting, or anyone who wants better understanding of the principles of bookkeeping and/or accounting.

Our program offers comprehensive training in many important areas, including:

  • List and explain the steps in the Accounting Cycle
  • Develop skills to record transactions in chronological order
  • Interpret financial statements
  • Identify components of the payroll process
  • Identify the accounting procedures for working with accounts payable
  • Identify the accounting procedures for working with accounts receivable
  • Prepare and manage a budget in an organization
  • Set up company information in QuickBooks
  • Use financial statements to prepare and structure your budget
  • Use Excel as a tool to organize and calculate information
  • Interpret financial statements for the purpose of obtaining financing

The program includes 10 course modules:
  1. An Introduction to Accounting: The Accounting Cycle
  2. Journals, Ledgers and Worksheets
  3. Financial/Accounting Management
  4. Payroll Accounting
  5. Accounting for Accounts Payable
  6. Accounting for Accounts Receivable
  7. Budgeting Essentials
  8. Introduction to QuickBooks
  9. Introduction to Excel
  10. Understanding Financial Statements

Please note: Course of study may be completed earlier than indicated.

Outcome

Upon successful completion, students will be well-prepared to work in the Accounting field.

Assessment

Assessment Tools:

  • Exams
  • Quizzes
  • Practical Experience
  • Online Exercises

Outline

To receive a complete and comprehensive course outline, please write to courseinfo@jeronline.com. Be certain to include both the complete course number and title with your query.

Books

Students will receive access to all course materials: textbooks and supplementary materials. No additional purchase required.