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Business Accounting Principles

From - R530 / month

This Professional Development Short Course introduces learners to the practical accounting processes used in South African businesses. Learners will gain the knowledge and skills to process source documents, record receipts, apply the double-entry accounting system, capture financial data, reconcile selected accounts, and produce basic accounting reports.

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Ideal for learners who want to develop practical bookkeeping and basic accounting skills for use in an office or business environment. It is especially suitable for administrative staff, junior finance clerks, small business owners, and employees who work with invoices, receipts, reconciliations, financial records or basic accounting reports.

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Develop the practical bookkeeping and accounting skills required to support the day-to-day financial operations of a business. This Professional Development Short Course equips learners with the knowledge to process financial documents, record transactions, apply the principles of double-entry bookkeeping, reconcile accounts, and prepare essential financial reports. Designed for the South African business environment, the course provides practical, workplace-relevant skills that can be applied in administrative, finance and bookkeeping support roles across a wide range of industries.

Who Are Professional Certificates Ideal For?

✔ Professionals wanting to update their skills
✔ Individuals exploring a new career field
✔ Members requiring annual CPD points
✔ Job seekers looking to strengthen their CV
✔ Working professionals wanting recognised short-course learning

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered 100% online, allowing you to study from anywhere at your own pace. It is an ideal option for working professionals and learners seeking flexible study.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the general business and accounting environment.
Process documents relating to goods and services supplied.
Receive, record and process receipts.
Apply the principles of the double-entry accounting system.
Capture financial data, including budget information, and maintain accurate financial records.
Balance a general ledger and prepare a trial balance.
Prepare and capture journal entries.
Reconcile selected accounts.
Compile an income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
Prepare supporting analyses, including debtor and creditor reconciliations.

Professional Recognition

This course is endorsed by the Association for Office Professionals of South Africa (OPSA), confirming that its content aligns with current industry standards.

The course has been awarded 5 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points by OPSA.

Upon successful completion, students receive:

An Official IBM Professional Certificate
An Additional OPSA CPD Certificate, reflecting the CPD points earned (valid for 1 year)

Graduation

Learners who wish to receive their certificate in person are invited to attend the annual IBM Graduation Ceremony held in Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa.

Graduates are welcome to celebrate this milestone with invited guests.

To ensure learners have immediate proof of achievement, IBM College issues an Official Digital Certificate upon successful completion of the programme. The Embossed Hard-Copy Certificate is then formally presented on stage during the Graduation Ceremony.

Upon successful completion, learners receive a secure digital IBM Certificate that can be independently verified online and instantly shared with employers or professional platforms such as LinkedIn.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Professional Certificates are designed to develop specific knowledge and skills within a particular field and are generally shorter in duration. Many are credit-bearing, SAQA-aligned, and/or CPD-endorsed, providing recognised professional development opportunities.

However, unlike Full Qualifications, Professional Certificates do not typically provide progression to a higher NQF-level qualification. Full Qualifications are comprehensive programmes registered on the National Qualifications Framework and are designed to support formal academic progression to higher NQF levels.

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Business Accounting Principles

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Course Type

Professional Certificate

Duration

3 Months

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Start Immediately

Cost

R5,890.00

Payment Plan

From R530/month

Course Description

Who Are Professional Certificates Ideal For?

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