Certificate: Bookkeeping NQF4 (Junior/Senior Bookkeeper) AIE

OverviewBookkeepers perform general accounting duties. They maintain complete sets of financial records, keep track of accounts, and verify the accuracy of procedures used for recording financial transactions. Bookkeeping is a rewarding career path and the reasons to study a bookkeeping course go further than just having a head for numbers and killer organizational skills. The field is constantly growing, isn’t narrow—nor is it boring (let’s bust that stereotype right now!). The noble bookkeeper does everything from maintaining financial records, problem solving to taking on the role of trusted financial advisor. Our programme offers both qualifications on a junior and senior bookkeeping level and is accredited by ICB (Institute of Certified Bookkeepers) and FASSET SETA.

• Grade 10 (Std 8) or equivalent • No prior accounting knowledge needed

Admission Requirements

What you get

This qualification is designed to provide the student with multiple certificates and qualifications, both locally and internationally recognised by industry for maximum employability. On completion the student will earn: • Part 1: Foundation Level, National Certificate for Bookkeeping (Junior Bookkeeper), National Certificate: Bookkeeping NQF L3 (SAQA ID: 58375), Total credits: 120 • Part 2: Intermediate Level, FET Certificate for Bookkeeping (Senior Bookkeeper), Further Education and Training Certificate: Bookkeeping NQF L4 (SAQA ID: 58376) Total cumulative credits: 130

On successful completion of this qualification, you can articulate into the following: • Direct access into the National Diploma: Financial Accounting, Level 1 • Direct access into the CIMA programmes

On successful completion of this qualification, further studies can be taken with credit for your ICB qualifications into CIMA, ACCA and ChartSec as they will grant exemption to certain qualifications the ICB offers.

Articulation Options

DurationFull Time • 12 months (10 Sessions/Week, 2:00 hours each, +- 2 ½ day/week, class times are between 08:30 & 16:00)• All credits are achieved via your study duration at the academy, studio time and project based assignments.    

*Sessions will be grouped together to lower cost of traveling, however, in some cases classes may not follow this convention and schedules are subject to change. Online & Part Time • Part Time = 12 months (2 Hours/week, every 2nd Saturday 08:00 - 14:00)• Online = 12 Months (Online live Q&A or structured classes, 2 Hours/week, 18:00 - 20:00) • Credits are obtained through a combination of live virtual classes, pre-recorded video lectures and project-based tasks. 

* NOTE: You can exit after completing a level but it is not reccomended.

Part 1: Foundation Level, National Certificate for Bookkeeping (Junior Bookkeeper)

The Foundational Level will give you the skills to keep records of financial affairs of a business. You will learn Monthly bookkeeping to trial balance (manual and computerised); disclose profit and financial position; reconcile suppliers, inventory and bank statements; calculate PAYE/UIF/SDL; payroll tax and other deductions; EMP201, EMP501, IRP5, IRP6 and IT3a documents and VAT returns.

Part 2: Intermediate Level, FET Certificate for Bookkeeping (Senior Bookkeeper)

The Intermediate Level will give you the skills to keep records of financial affairs of the business on a Senior level and also the knowledge to be a Junior or Assistant Accountant. You will learn Monthly bookkeeping; asset disposal; year-end adjustments; International Financial Reporting Standards for SMMEs; branch accounts; incomplete records; analysis of financial statements; understand cash flow; basic cost and management accounts; prepare manufacturing accounts; costing and budgeting.

For more information, please contact a student advisor:

Gauteng: 011 262 5115 l Cape Town: 021 202 7890info@aie.ac l www.aie.ac

Features & Benefits1. Get a free Office 365 Education A1 license, valid for the duration of your studies.

2. Job placement assistance through our industry network and online recruitment portal, exclusively available to AIE graduates. Visit www.recruitgraduates.co.za for more.

AcademicInstitute ofExcellence

• Grade 10 (Std 8) or equivalent • No prior accounting knowledge needed

• Full Time• Part Time• Online

Mode of Delivery

Course Regulatory Information

Curriculum

Career Options

Study Kit

• Junior Bookkeeper• Bookkeeper • Senior Bookkeeper

Your study kit is included in your fees and will contain:

• Free WIFI (10GB/Month, On Campus only).   • ICB Approved and Accredited textbooks for all subjects. • Orientation kit including: Student Card, Welcome Letter, and Getting Started Guide.   • Access to our myAIE student portal and student support team via phone, email and tickets.  

Bookkeeping to Trial Balance • An introduction to business, bookkeeping and accounting • Value Added Tax and source documents • Recording cash transactions • Recording credit and sundry transactions • Inventory systems • Individual accounts for debtors and creditors, and supplier and general ledger reconciliations • The bank reconciliation process • Drafting financial statements

• Percentages, ratios, proportions and equations • Using interest rates in business • Measure, analyse and communicate workplace data • Business communication – Putting it all together • Business numeracy – Putting it all together

Payroll & Monthly SARS Returns • Basic bookkeeping and VAT • Plan, organise, implement, monitor and work within the payroll environment • Record and validate input variations on employee records • Basic conditions of employment • Statutory registrations Complete PAYE documents • Accounting for payroll • Computerised payroll • Monthly SARS returns and eFiling • Ethics and the registered Tax Practitioner Computerised Bookkeeping • Introduction to computing • The Windows Operating System • Working with Internet and Email • Working with Microsoft Word 2010 • Working with Microsoft Excel 2010 • Working with Microsoft PowerPoint 2010

Financial Statements• Recording business financial transactions • Depreciable assets • Finalisation and interpretation of accounts • Financial statements of the sole proprietorship • Internal reporting for corporate entities • An Introduction to IFRS for SMMEs • Statement of cash flows

Cost and Management Accounting• An introduction to managerial accounting • Controlling inventory and overhead costs • Accounting for a manufacturing enterprise • Job costing • Budgeting and standard costing • Contract accounting • Process costing • Financial management Business Literacy

• The key principles of effective business communication • Spoken communication • Written communication • Work readiness • Working with numbers: an introduction • Working with fractions and decimal numbers

Part 1: Foundation Level, National Certificate for Bookkeeping

Part 2: Intermediate Level, FET Certificate for Bookkeeping

Salaries & Skills

* All statistics are derived from www.payscale.com

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Junior Bookkeeper R68 000 - R177 000

Bookkeeper R92 000 - R286 000

Senior Bookkeeper R159 000 - R486 000

Junior Bookkeeper £15 984 - £32 671

Bookkeeper £24 000 - £32 500

Senior Bookkeeper £28 000 - £57 000SALA

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For more information, please contact a student advisor:

Gauteng: 011 262 5115 l Cape Town: 021 202 7890info@aie.ac l www.aie.ac

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AIE (Academic Institute of Excellence) has been granted provisional registration as a private college in terms of Section 31(3) of the CET Act and Regulation 12(4), with registration number 2018/FE07/003 for a period of three years. AIE (Academic Institute of Excellence) is anaccredited provider of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) with accreditation number 301119. ICB accredited through FASSET (Financial Seta)