The Effective Accounts Assistant

What Will You Learn?

• Day 1: Introduction to Accounting Basics
• Overview of Accounting Principles
• Understanding the Accounting Cycle
• Basics of Double-Entry Accounting
• Recording and Classifying Financial Transactions
• Day 2: Financial Transactions and Documentation
• Invoice Processing and Accounts Payable
• Receipts and Accounts Receivable
• Petty Cash Management
• Documenting Financial Transactions
• Day 3: Bank Reconciliation and Cash Handling
• Bank Reconciliation Procedures
• Handling Cash and Petty Cash Reconciliation
• Internal Controls for Cash Transactions
• Case Studies on Bank Reconciliation
• Day 4: Supporting Financial Functions
• Supporting Financial Reporting
• Assistance in Budgeting and Forecasting
• Interacting with Auditors
• Effective Communication in the Finance Team
• Day 5: Ethical Practices and Professional Development for Accounts Assistants
• Code of Ethics for Accounts Assistants
• Ethical Decision-Making in Accounting
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Final Project: Applying Effective Accounting Practices as an Accounts Assistant