CPA Foundations of Accounting

Accounting

Introduces fundamental accounting concepts, focusing on double-entry bookkeeping and transactional data for business entities.

NZ$643

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

(10 Credits)


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

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Apply accounting concepts and techniques

Apply fundamental financial accounting concepts and techniques to different types of financial transactions and business entities, including double-entry bookkeeping and accrual accounting.

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Account for inventories and assets

Demonstrate how to account for inventories and property, plant and equipment.

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Prepare a bank reconciliation

Prepare a bank reconciliation for an organisation.

What You're Signing Up For

This course provides an introduction to core financial accounting concepts. Students will learn how to record transactional data using a double-entry bookkeeping system and apply techniques to various financial transactions for different types of business entities. The curriculum includes accounting for inventories and property, plant and equipment, preparing bank reconciliations, and producing financial statements.

Course Content

  • Fundamental financial accounting concepts
  • Double-entry bookkeeping systems
  • Accrual accounting
  • Accounting for inventories
  • Accounting for property, plant and equipment
  • Preparing bank reconciliations
  • Financial statement preparation for different business entities

What you need to know first

Your Academic Program is Pathway Cert for MPA Entry, 5761

or your Academic Program is C.Proficiency (L5-7), 4000

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Accounting

  • Business

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Accounts assistant

  • Entry-level accounting roles

  • Accounting technician