Introduction

The Pearson London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Qualifications are recognized by universities, governments and professional bodies such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), giving you the opportunity to study further.

The qualifications are offered at different levels so you can start at the point that is most appropriate to your current knowledge and experience without feeling pressured. As work-related qualifications, they give you the knowledge and skills to actually do the job, which is why they are trusted and valued by employers world-wide. All qualifications bearing the LCCIIQ logo carry employer credibility.

This qualification is suitable for people who work or intend to work in an accounting role which requires the computerised processing and completion of advanced accounting transactions and the preparation of end period reports.

Objectives

The aim of the qualification is to develop candidates’ competence in using computerised accounting software to produce accurate, professional and well presented accounting information employing an appropriate range of accounting procedures. It particularly aims to develop skills in:

• setting up initial business data in a computerised accounting system
• processing and completing advanced business transactions
• producing and analysing end period reports
• producing and reviewing a range of routine and non-routine accounting reports for management purposes.
• Computerised Accounting Skills Level 3

The aim of the course is to develop students’ competence in using computerised accounting software to produce accurate, professional and well presented accounting information employing an appropriate range of accounting procedures. It particularly aims to develop skills in:

• setting up initial business data in a computerised accounting system
• processing and completing advanced business transactions
• producing and analysing end period reports
• producing and reviewing a range of routine and non-routine accounting reports for management purposes.

Syllabus topics include:

• Setting up initial data
• Entering transactions
• Processing credit card transactions
• Recording transactions relating to acquisition and disposal of fixed assets
• Making end of period adjustments
• Amending Chart of Accounts and producing and analysing end period reports
• Producing and reviewing routine and non-routine reports

Entry Requirement

Completed GCE ‘N’ Level with a pass in English or Equivalent

Minimum Age: 16 years

Course Duration

Part-Time:

• 4 months, every Saturday from 2.30 pm – 5.00 pm, unless otherwise stated
• Total no of hours: 40 hours or 16 sessions (2.5hrs per session)

Mode of Delivery

Classroom & IT Room

Mode of Examination

Computerised Accounting Skills Level 3

Written Exam

The qualification is assessed by an examination in the form of a practical case study, in which it is assumed that the candidate is working in an accounting department using a computerised accounting system. The case study requires candidates to process a variety of business transactions using commercially available computerised accounting software. The time allowed for the examination is 3 hours. The examination is set and marked by EDI.