Course Description
The Certificate Course in Practical Accounting provides a thorough grounding in accounting skills and an understanding of the environment in which today's accountant works. Designed for individuals currently in the field who want to upgrade their skills and knowledge; or for those who are pursuing a new career in accounting. This programme offers a solid foundation in public accounting, corporate accounting, personal accounting/financial planning, or auditing profession. 

Course Objectives
The key course objectives are: 

• To equip participants with the understanding and application of practical accounting techniques. 
• To assist participants to function effectively as accounting practitioners, including the use of a basic spreadsheet (Excel) for effective communication. 
• To be able to prepare, interpret and present financial statements. 
• To be able to use accounting principles to develop, manage and expand businesses. 
• To understand methods of analysis and interpretation of data. 

Course Content
The course content includes the following topics: 

• Fundamental issues of financial preparation and the reporting of financial statements. 
• Banking transactions and reconciliations of cash book and bank statements. 
• Financial statements and Decision-Making. 
• Developing and understanding the essence of a chart of accounts. 
• Appreciating statement of cash flows from a practical point of view. 
• Understanding Value Added Tax (VAl) issues and submission of VAT returns. 
• Maintenance of Assets Register. 
• Payroll Accounting. 
• Interpretation of Financial Statements. 
• Costing classification and types. 
• Materials/Inventory control. 
• Professional and Ethical attitudes of an accountant. 

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the Course, participants are expected to:

• Enhance their ability to compete in a professional arena with strong job growth; 
• Inspire financial trust and confidence with employers and clients; 
• Be able to interpret and use financial statements. 
• Prepare, interpret and present flnancial statements. 
• Understand the methods of analysis and interpretation of data. 
• Effectively use common accounting practices and procedures. 

Teaching Methods 

• Lectures, in-class-short tests, PowerPoint presentations, Individual/Group Project 

Course Duration: The Course is a weekend one that runs for 10 Saturdays starting from 16th March to Ist June 2019 

Lecture Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Participation Fee

• The fee per participant is GH¢ 1,500.00. The fee covers tuition, training material, examination and certification.

Registration / Enrolment 

• Application Forms: A set of Application Forms cost fifty Ghana cedis (GH¢ 50.00) 
• Sale Centre: Finance Office, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) 
• Mode of Payment: Payment for Application Forms should be made through any networked branch of Barclays Bank into: 
• Account Name - University of Professional Studies. Accra; 
• Account number- 030110/0000001824888. 
• The Pay-In Slip should be submitted to the Finance Office, UPSA for the Applications Forms. 

Completed Application Forms should be submitted to: 
The Course Coordinator 
The Business Development Centre 
Central Administration Block, Room 16. UPSA

For further information, please contact Japheth on 0200-924763 or 023-3818093 E-mail: japheth.vitasi@upsamail.edu.gh