Accounting is fundamental for business and for everyday life. Ākonga gain financial literacy and the tools to make real-life financial decisions in a changing and uncertain world. One of the vital skills ākonga learn is how to prepare and communicate financial information to a wide range of people. Further study can lead to a career in accounting in many diverse businesses worldwide. With a business or commerce degree, you can keep your options wide open.
This course has a strong focus on accounting for sole traders and is useful for people interested in running their own business. Ākonga gain further knowledge, skills and experience needed to manage a small business, including the basics of managing inventory and accounts receivable processes. Ākonga process and interpret financial transactions and then, more importantly, report on this financial information. A practical segment with XERO is also available.
No prior learning needed.
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