Short course in Finance for non-financial managers

Introduction to Accounting and Bookkeeping

This awareness course in accountancy and bookkeeping is a beginner-friendly program designed to teach the fundamentals of tracking income, expenses, and business finances. It provides a foundational understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and the basics of using modern accounting software.

40 Hours SELF-PACED

 

 

Beginner COURSE LEVEL
GlobalU Provider
Live Consultation Included
3 Weeks Recommended Completion Period

 

 

 

Programme overview

Accountancy is the language of business. Know the basic financial concepts empowers you in many ways. Just as verbal languages connect people, accounting allows managers, investors, and creditors to communicate regardless of industry or geography. Speaking this language is the key to your success.

This beginner friendly course gives you an insight on the language and terminology and empowers you with the following abilities. 

Clear financial storytelling: You will know how to interpret core tools like Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements. 

Better collaboration: You can communicate clearly with the finance department, confidently explaining the financial implications of your team's day-to-day work. 

In addition, you will also understand the requirements of: 

  • Realistic planning  

  • Informed pricing and costing decisions 

  • Smart resource allocation 

  • Business case justification reporting 

  • Aligning KPIs 

By the end of this course, you will have developed the skills and knowledge to confidently understand and apply the fundamentals of accounting and bookkeeping in a real-world business setting. This course equips you with the financial language and tools needed to interpret business performance and support informed decision-making.

By completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Define what business finance is and explain its role in organisations.
  • Explain the basic principles of accountancy and bookkeeping.
  • Explain the purpose of accounting in business decision-making.
  • Describe and read the different financial statements used to report business performance.
  • Identify key accounting frameworks, including IAS, IFRS, and UK GAAP.

This awareness course in accountancy and bookkeeping is a beginner-friendly program designed to teach the fundamentals of tracking income, expenses, and business finances. It provides a foundational understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and the basics of using modern accounting software.

This course uses a variety of assessment methods designed to test both your theoretical understanding and practical application of accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals.

  • Video Lessons ✓
  • Reading Materials ✓

Course Level:

  • Beginner

Target Audience:

  • Those looking to learn the fundamentals of tracking income, expenses, and business finances. Suitable for anyone wanting a foundational understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and modern accounting software.

 

Key features

Beginner Friendly

Whether you're new to finance or just need a solid foundation, this course is designed to introduce you to accounting and bookkeeping with no prior experience needed.

Devices Supported

Access your course from any device — desktop, tablet, or mobile — so you can learn wherever and whenever suits you.

100% Online & Self-Paced

Study entirely online at your own pace, fitting your learning around your work and personal commitments with no fixed schedule.

Practical Financial Knowledge

Gain the financial language and tools to interpret business performance, support decision-making, and communicate confidently with finance teams across any industry.

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