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Basics of Accounts

Build a strong foundation in accounting concepts so you can understand how real books of accounts work in businesses and accounting firms.

Who this course is for

  • Students and fresh graduates from any stream who want to enter accounting.
  • Non-commerce background learners who need a clear, practical introduction.
  • Team members in admin or operations roles who work closely with accounts.

What you will learn

  • Basic terms – assets, liabilities, income, expenses, capital.
  • Golden rules of accounting and the logic of debit and credit.
  • How to pass journal entries for common business transactions.
  • Posting entries from journal to ledger accounts.
  • Preparation of trial balance and identification of basic errors.
  • Overview of profit & loss account and balance sheet.

Course structure

  • Duration: e.g. 4–6 weeks (flexible batch timings)
  • Mode: Classroom (with option for online support)
  • Assignments: Practice questions and small case studies

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be comfortable reading basic financial statements, understanding how transactions flow through the books, and ready to move into software-based courses like QuickBooks, Tally, Xero or Sage.

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