CIMA Accredited Sage Higher Certificate
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Price
£269.99 including VAT
- Course Type Online Course
- Course Duration 35 Hours
- Course Access 6 Months
- Awarded By Sage UK
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This CIMA Accredited Sage Higher Certificate course is ideal for those who have already completed the CIMA Accredited Sage Certificate and want to learn how they can maximise the benefits of Sage 50cloud Professional software.
Targeted at people who are familiar with the Sage 50cloud suite, this course is ideal for those who have already completed the CIMA Accredited Sage Certificate and want to learn how they can maximise the benefits of Sage 50cloud Professional software.
We created the partnership between Sage and awarding body the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and developed the course to provide you with the full range of skills you need to perform computerised accounting functions efficiently. This qualification will equip you with benchmarked skills that will enhance your employability, or enable you to control your own business.
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What subjects are covered?
The course comprises two extended units that cover advanced knowledge of accounting software, including:
- Final accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, limited liability partnerships and not for profit organisations.
- The importing and exporting data to enable detailed management control
- Advanced credit control and cash flow forecasts
- The use of foreign trader accounts, and detailed departmental budgeting and forecasting.
- Fixed asset register, depreciation, accuals and pre-payments
- Month end and year end processing
What do you get?
- Your own copy of Sage 50cloud Professional to download and use for the duration of this 6 month course (Extensions available - fees may apply).
- Enrolment onto the Sage Qualifications e-learning portal, where you will be able to access colourful and comprehensive online learning materials, which include start files, videos, quizzes, formative tests and practice case study simulations.
What is the study mode?
All course materials and activities are provided online as a self-study course, so you can study at times and locations that are convenient for you.
How long will it take?
This course usually required in the region of 40 - 45 hours of study, which could be 4 hours per day for 10 weeks if studied for one day a week.
This course is ideal for anyone who has undertaken an introductory training course in Sage and would like to progress to understand how Sage works with accounting principles and increase their use of the software in a business environment. It will enhance their employability skills and make their CV more attractive to prospective employers. The course will also benefit anyone that wants to start-up their own business and take control of their own business finances.
By choosing online learning instead of a classroom based course, it eliminates the need for time away from work, saving you valuable time and money. It is ideal for those with tight schedules as our online courses give you 6 months unlimited access to all the course materials, so you can study at a pace that suits you. Allowing you to easily resume your studies whenever you have the time. All you need is internet connection to study, so you can study from the comfort of your home or any environment that suits you.
How are you assessed?
The course is self-contained with self-assessments and practice tests, followed by a final online assessment.
What qualification do you receive?
Upon completion, you will be awarded the CIMA Accredited Sage Higher Certificate.
Got a question about exams? Contact our course advisors by email or by phone on 0808 175 1269. We're happy to help!
Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PC’s. For the best viewing experience on our state-of-the-art eLearning platform we recommend an internet connection of 10Mbps or better. Please also use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your browser with Adobe Flash Player.
Sage 50 Accounts Software
Sage software is not compatible with Windows XP or Apple Macs - unless you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7 via Apple's Boot Camp utility.
- Enrolment onto the Sage Qualifications e-learning portal, where you will be able to access colourful and comprehensive online learning materials, which include start files, videos,
quizzes, formative tests and practice case study simulations.
We've put together a list of relevant job titles you can apply for after achieving the Sage certificate (note that some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience):
- Finance Assistant
- Accounts Assistant
- Accounts clerk
- Payroll Assistant
- Junior Accountant
- Accountant
- Senior Accountant
- Bookkeeper
- Finance Manager
- Small business owner
Career Advice
Once you have achieved your certification, you'll have full access to our recruitment package for a wide range of information and advice - including:
- How to put together a killer CV, Covering Letters and Thank You emails.
- How to gain relevant work experience.
- How to prepare for interviews.
- How to understand Job adverts.
- How to choose the right recruitment agency.
- How to look for work on LinkedIn.
- Information on dealing with redundancy.
Our careers advice section is available for you to see now
For more information about our career advice services, contact us on 0808 175 1269 to speak with one of our friendly course advisors today.
Introduction Unit
Installation and Helpful Instructions for using Sage
0.1 Sage 50 Accounts Professional Installation Instructions
0.2 Screenshots, Tasks and Activities
0.3 Working through the Units
0.4 Setting up a New Company
0.5 Backing Up and Restoring Data
0.6 Customise your Company
0.7 Data Protection and Security Procedures
0.8 How to Use Practice Data
0.9 Helpful Information Using Sage
0.10 Creating a Chart of Accounts to Suit Company Requirements
0.11 Sole Trader Accounts
0.12 Entering Opening Nominal Ledger Balances
0.13 The Trial Balance
0.14 Errors in the Trial Balance
0.15 Disputed Items
Unit One
Sole Trader Accounts and the Year End Process
1.1 Use of the Journal
1.2 Prepare and Process Month End Routine
1.3 Contra Entries
1.4 The Government Gateway and VAT Returns
1.5 Bad Debts and Provision for Doubtful Debts
1.6 Stock Valuation, Stock Control, Work in Progress and Finished Goods
1.7 Prepare and Produce Final Accounts
1.8 Extended Trial Balance
1.9 Exporting Data including Linking to Other Systems
1.10 Management Information Reports
1.11 Making Decisions with Reports Using Sage
1.12 Prepare for Audit
1.13 Prepare and Process Year End Accounts and Archive Data
1.14 Final Accounts for Partnerships Including Appropriation Accounts
1.15 The Fixed Asset Register and Depreciation
1.16 Accruals and Prepayments
1.17 Not for Profit Organisations
1.18 Glossary of Accounting Terms
Unit Two
Controlling Cash, Limited Liability Partnerships, Importing Data and Limited Companies
2.0 Screenshots Tasks and Activities
2.1 Working Through Unit Two
2.2 Cash Flow Forecast Reports
2.3 Advanced Credit Control
2.4 Standard and Advanced Budgeting
2.4 Advanced Searches
2.5 E Payments
2.6 Batch Reporting
2.7 Multiple Contacts and Document Sending
2.8 Event Logging and Log In Control
2.9 Importing and Exporting Data
2.10 Limited Liability Partnerships including Revaluation Accounts
2.11 Limited Companies
2.12 Consolidation – Multi Company Accounts
2.13 Foreign Trader – Multi-Currency Trading
2.14 Microsoft Outlook and the Integrated Diary Feature
2.15 Excel Integration
2.16 Glossary of Accounting Terms.
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QUIZZES & EXAM SIMULATORS
Our custom practice exams prepare you for your exams differently and more effectively than the traditional exam preps on the market. You will have practice quizzes after each module to ensure you are confident on the topic you have completed before proceeding. This will allow you to gauge your effectiveness before moving to the next module in your course. Our Courses also include practice exams designed to replicate and mirror the environment in the testing centre. These exams are on average 100 questions to ensure you are 100% prepared before taking your certification exam.
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Our courseware includes instructor-led demonstrations and visual presentations that allow students to develop their skills based on real world scenarios explained by the instructor. Our Courseware always focuses on real world scenarios and skill-set development.
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Our self-paced training programs are designed in a modular fashion to allow you the flexibility to work with expert level instruction anytime 24/7. All courses are arranged in defined sections with navigation controls allowing you to control the pace of your training. This allows students to learn at their own pace around their schedule.
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We Have designed a world class Learning Management System (LMS). This system allows you to interact and collaborate with other students, form study groups, engage in discussions in our NOW@ Forums, rate and “like” different courses and stay up to date with all the latest industry knowledge through our forums, student contributions and announcement features. This LMS is unmatched in the industry and makes learning fun and enjoyable.
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Our Courseware knows that education is not a one size fits all approach. Students learn in different ways through different tools. That is why we provide Flash Cards and Education Games throughout our courses. This will allow you to train in ways that keep you engaged and focused. Each course will have dozens of Flash Cards so you can sharpen your skill-sets throughout your training as well as educational games designed to make sure your retention level of the materials is extremely high.
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