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Accounting and Finance

This Accounting and Finance course covers bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial analysis. Enhance your professional skills, understand business finances, and make informed decisions to boost your career opportunities in the financial sector.

Accounting and Finance
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Course Overview

Accounting can feel like a wall of unfamiliar terms and rigid rules, yet at its core it's simply a structured way of tracking what a business owns, owes, and earns. This accounting and finance course breaks that structure down clearly, guided throughout by finance professional, building understanding step by step from first principles.

Endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) at Level 3 and accredited by CPD QS, this course totals 1 hour and 13 minutes across 21bite sized modules, offering a concise but genuinely practical introduction to accounting and analytical finance for anyone starting out in the subject.

Curriculum Breakdown

The course opens with an introduction to accounting, covering first transactions, T-accounts, trial balance, and the fundamentals of the income statement and balance sheet. Learners then explore balance sheet variations and how accounts work in practice, before revisiting balance sheets and income statements at a deeper level, including how to distinguish expenses from assets and understand common accounting jargon.

From there, the course covers accruals accounting and trial balance in more applied detail, before addressing fixed assets and how stock movements affect a business's financials. Accounts receivable is covered next, followed by how to calculate return on capital employed, a key measure used in financial analysis.

The course closes with an introduction to transfer pricing and the international rules surrounding it, giving learners a broader view of how accounting principles apply within global business contexts.

The course was audited and updated on: 25th August, 2026

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamentals of accounting and first transactions.
  • Apply T-accounts and trial balance principles accurately.
  • Understand and prepare a basic income statement and balance sheet.
  • Distinguish between expenses and assets within financial accounts.
  • Apply accruals accounting principles to real-world scenarios.
  • Understand fixed assets, stock movements, and accounts receivable.
  • Calculate return on capital employed for financial analysis.

Key Features of This Course

  • Accredited by CPD QS and endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) at Level 3.
  • Taught by finance professional throughout the course.
  • Covers both foundational accounting and applied financial analysis.
  • Self-paced online learning, accessible anytime from any device.
  • No prior experience or qualifications required to enrol.
  • Concise course length of just over an hour, ideal for focused learning.
  • Instant access upon enrolment with no fixed start dates.

Assessment & Certification

Training Format

This accounting and finance course is delivered through structured, self-paced modules that learners can work through in their own time. The flexible format means there are no live sessions or fixed timetables, making it accessible to those balancing study with work or other commitments.

Assessment

A mock exam and final exam must be completed for the CPD QS certificate.

A written assignment must be submitted for QLS-endorsed certificate eligibility.

Learners can choose which certification route suits their needs.

Certification Options

CPD QS Certificate

PDF certificate available for £9.

Printed hard copy available for £15.

Issued by CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS), a widely recognised UK accreditation body.

QLS Endorsed Certificate (Level 3)

Endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS), a nationally recognised UK quality assurance body.

Requires submission of a written assignment for assessment.

Available as a hard copy for £79, with an additional £10 postage charge for international students.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this accounting and finance course. It's open to anyone with a basic understanding of English, numeracy, and IT, regardless of prior accounting or finance experience.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

  • Individuals wanting a clear introduction to accounting and finance.
  • Small business owners wanting to understand their own accounts.
  • Career changers considering a future in finance or accounting.
  • Students preparing for further study in accounting or financial analysis.
  • Non-finance professionals wanting stronger analytical finance skills.

Career Opportunities

  • Accounts Assistant: £20k to £26k/year
  • Bookkeeper: £22k to £30k/year
  • Financial Analyst: £26k to £38k/year
  • Management Accountant: £30k to £45k/year
  • Finance Manager: £35k to £50k/year

Note: Salary figures are indicative only. Actual earnings may vary depending on experience, location, employer, and professional qualifications. Completion of this course does not guarantee employment or a specific salary level.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifications do you need to work in accounting?

There’s no single mandatory qualification to start, though professional bodies such as ACCA, AAT, or CIMA offer recognised qualifications for career progression within accounting and finance.

How much does an accountant earn in the UK?

Accounting and finance salaries typically range from £20k to £50k per year, depending on experience, qualification level, and area of specialism.

Do I need to pass an exam to get certified?

Yes, learners must complete a mock and final exam for the CPD QS certificate, whilst the QLS-endorsed certificate requires a written assignment instead.

Is this course suitable for complete beginners?

Yes, the course is designed to be accessible to beginners, with no prior accounting or finance experience required.

Do I need prior accounting or finance experience to enrol?

No previous experience is required. The course is designed for beginners and starts with fundamental concepts before progressing to applied accounting and finance topics.

Course Curriculum

Introduction to Accounting
Chris Moore – Accounting 00:01:00
Chris Moore – 1. Introduction 00:03:00
Chris Moore – 2. First Transactions 00:05:00
Chris Moore – 3. T Accounts introduction 00:03:00
Chris Moore – 4. T-Accounts conclusion 00:03:00
Chris Moore – 5. Trial Balance 00:02:00
Chris Moore – 6. Income Statement 00:03:00
Chris Moore – 7. Balance Sheet 00:03:00
Balance Sheet and Income Statements
Chris Moore – 8. Balance Sheet Variations 00:03:00
Chris Moore – 9. Accounts in practise 00:05:00
Chris Moore – 10. Balance Sheets what are they 00:05:00
Chris Moore – 11. Balance Sheet Level 2 00:03:00
Chris Moore – 12. Income Statement Introduction 00:06:00
Chris Moore – 13. Are they Expenses, or Assets 00:03:00
Chris Moore – 14. Accounting Jargon 00:02:00
Trial Balance, Fixed Assets and Stock Movements
Chris Moore – 15. Accruals Accounting is Fundemental 00:03:00
Chris Moore – 16. Trial Balance 3 days ago More 00:04:00
Chris Moore – 17. Fixed Assets and how it is shown in the Income Statement 00:03:00
Chris Moore – 18. Stock movements and how this affects the financials 00:03:00
Chris Moore – 19. Accounts Receivable 00:03:00
Chris Moore – 20. How to calculate the Return on Capital Employed 00:05:00
Chris Moore – 21. Transfer Pricing – International Rules 00:02:00
Assignment
Assignment – Accounting and Finance 1 week, 2 days
Recommended Materials
Workbook – Accounting and Finance Diploma 1 week, 3 days
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