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The qualification is aimed at people seeking a first qualification in bookkeeping and accounts. It is a single subject which provides a foundation upon which to progress within this particular area of study. This bookkeeping and accounting syllabus is a useful complement to the study of business finance.
The Bookkeeping and Accounts Award offers the opportunity for candidates to study the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounts in the context of a small, sole trader business. It concentrates on basic core areas which are met on a day to day basis in the accounting environment of any business and which underpin future studies in accounting.
The aim of the level 1 qualification is to provide candidates with an introduction to bookkeeping practices and process source documents that underpin accurate record keeping.
Candidates will carry out the following;

• Check and process documents involved in financial record keeping
• Develop skills to carry out routine book-keeping processes
• Develop underpinning knowledge of book-keeping principles
• Prepare statements as a preliminary to financial control

Candidates who are studying Computerised Accounts Level 1 with the college will find it useful to study Book-keeping and Accounts Levels 1 and 2 in parallel, to enhance their background understanding of the subject and theories.

What qualification will I achieve?
City and Guilds Level 1 Award in Book-keeping and Accounts (8991)

How long is the course?
This is a 30 hour program and is typically delivered over 10 three-hour evening sessions.
 
What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements although students should have a reasonable level of numeracy. 

How will I learn?
Through a mixture of tutor delivery, practical exercises, active participation and group discussions.

What subjects will I study?
The course covers the following topics:

• Preparing invoices and credit notes
• Making entries to books of prime entry
• Posting entries to the nominal and subsidiary ledgers
• Recording petty cash transactions
• Reconciling bank statements to cash book records
• Calculating payments due to suppliers, including cash discounts and VAT.
• Preparing a trial balance.

How will I be assessed?
Assessment is by a one and a half hour exam containing a number of practical tasks.
To be awarded a Pass candidates must achieve at least 60%. (60 out of 100 marks)
To be awarded a First Class Pass candidates must achieve a minimum of 75%. (75 out of 100 marks)

What opportunities will this lead to?
Other courses which may be of interest on completion include;
* Students who satisfactorily complete this qualification can, in discussion with the course tutor, progress to the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualifications
* City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounts
* City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Book-Keeping & Accounts

Are there any additional costs?
There are no additional costs, the quoted fee includes all relevant registration, exam fees and course book(s).