Accounting Software Training

Lesson 1 • Exploring Core Module Navigation

This section maps the primary modules: banking, sales, purchases, and reports. It connects module awareness to efficient daily workflow execution.

Lesson 2 • Customizing the Software Environment

This section teaches layout customization, shortcut creation, and workspace organization. It reduces friction in daily use by tailoring the interface to user needs.

Lesson 3 • Understanding the Dashboard Overview

This section introduces the main dashboard components and their functional roles. It establishes spatial awareness of the software before deeper module exploration.

Lesson 1 • Creating a New Company File

This section walks through the initial company creation wizard and required fields. It establishes the foundational data structure that all subsequent transactions depend on.

Lesson 2 • Configuring Preferences and Defaults

This section adjusts system-wide defaults for invoicing, payments, and reporting. It reduces manual entry errors by automating recurring configuration choices.

Lesson 3 • Building the Chart of Accounts

This section covers account types, numbering conventions, and hierarchy setup. A well-structured chart of accounts drives accurate financial reporting throughout the course.

Lesson 4 • Establishing Opening Balances

This section demonstrates how to enter historical balances for accounts, customers, and vendors. It ensures the software reflects accurate financial position before live use.

Lesson 1 • Managing Credit Notes and Refunds

This section explains issuing credit notes, processing refunds, and adjusting balances. It completes the sales cycle by handling reversals and corrections accurately.

Lesson 2 • Recording Customer Payments

This section covers matching payments to invoices and handling partial payments. It keeps accounts receivable balances current and reduces outstanding debt errors.

Lesson 3 • Generating and Sending Invoices

This section demonstrates creating itemised invoices, applying taxes, and delivering them. Invoices are the primary revenue-recording document in the sales cycle.

Lesson 4 • Creating and Managing Customer Records

This section covers adding customers, entering contact details, and setting credit terms. Accurate customer records are the foundation of reliable receivables management.

Lesson 1 • Recording Bills and Expenses

This section demonstrates entering vendor bills, coding expenses, and attaching receipts. Accurate expense coding drives correct profit and loss reporting.

Lesson 2 • Creating Purchase Orders

This section teaches generating purchase orders and linking them to vendor records. Purchase orders create a commitment trail that supports budget control.

Lesson 3 • Handling Vendor Credits and Adjustments

This section explains receiving vendor credit notes and adjusting payable balances. It completes the purchase cycle by managing reversals and dispute resolutions.

Lesson 4 • Creating and Managing Vendor Records

This section covers adding vendors, entering banking details, and setting payment terms. Accurate vendor records ensure timely and correct payment processing.

Lesson 1 • Handling Transfers and Adjustments

This section explains recording inter-account transfers and correcting bank entry errors. It maintains integrity of cash balances across all connected accounts.

Lesson 2 • Importing and Categorising Transactions

This section teaches importing bank statements and assigning transactions to accounts. Accurate categorisation is the prerequisite for reliable financial reports.

Lesson 3 • Managing Petty Cash and Cash Transactions

This section covers setting up petty cash funds and recording small cash disbursements. It ensures all cash movements are captured regardless of transaction size.

Lesson 4 • Connecting and Configuring Bank Accounts

This section covers linking bank and credit card accounts to the software. It establishes the data feed that enables automated transaction import.

Lesson 1 • Managing Leave and Time Tracking

This section covers recording leave requests, accruals, and time-based pay adjustments. Accurate leave data prevents payroll errors and compliance issues.

Lesson 2 • Running a Standard Pay Cycle

This section demonstrates processing a regular payroll run from draft to approval. It covers the end-to-end workflow that produces employee payslips.

Lesson 3 • Setting Up Employee Records

This section covers entering employee personal, tax, and banking details. Complete employee records are required before any pay run can be processed.

Lesson 4 • Configuring Pay Items and Deductions

This section teaches creating earnings types, allowances, and deduction categories. Correct pay item setup ensures accurate gross-to-net calculations.

Lesson 1 • Generating Core Financial Statements

This section covers producing profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports. These three statements form the foundation of all financial analysis.

Lesson 2 • Exporting and Sharing Reports

This section explains exporting reports to spreadsheets, PDFs, and sharing with stakeholders. It ensures financial data reaches decision-makers in usable formats.

Lesson 3 • Budget vs. Actual Reporting

This section covers entering budgets and comparing them against actual results. Variance analysis identifies performance gaps and informs corrective action.

Lesson 4 • Customising Report Layouts and Filters

This section teaches modifying report columns, groupings, and comparison periods. Custom layouts surface the specific data needed for management decisions.

Lesson 1 • Audit Trail and Compliance Records

This section explains accessing transaction logs, user activity reports, and document attachments. Audit trails demonstrate compliance and support external review processes.

Lesson 2 • Month-End Close Checklist and Workflow

This section introduces a structured close checklist covering reconciliations and accruals. A consistent close process prevents errors from carrying into the next period.

Lesson 3 • Year-End Close Procedures

This section covers rolling over the fiscal year, closing income accounts, and archiving data. Year-end close resets the books for the new period without losing history.

Lesson 4 • Adjusting Journal Entries

This section covers creating manual journal entries for corrections and period-end adjustments. Journals are the primary tool for ensuring accurate period-end balances.