Basic Accounting CPD Course UK

Practical accounting and bookkeeping foundations

Basic Accounting CPD Course UK

This online accounting course introduces the financial records, bookkeeping concepts and business-finance basics used by small businesses and entry-level accounting staff. It is suitable for beginners who want stronger financial understanding for work, self-employment or further study.

Study flexibly online and build confidence with the terminology and processes behind business accounts, costs, cash flow, record keeping and financial planning.

What You Will Learn

• Why accounting is important to a business
• Common business structures and financial responsibilities
• Business banking and funding concepts
• Managing money received from customers
• Business costs, records and bookkeeping
• Tax-awareness fundamentals
• Reading profit, cash and financial ratios
• Forecasting and planning
• When professional accounting support may be needed
• Ethical principles in accounting

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Course Delivery

The course is delivered online for self-paced study. After successful completion of the course assessment, learners can download and print their completion certificate.

This is introductory skills training and should not be presented as a regulated professional accounting qualification.

Build Accounting Confidence

Learn the financial fundamentals that support better business decisions and further bookkeeping or accounting study.