Sage Line 50 Accounts - Introduction

Introduction

This one-day instructor led course is intended to give new or less experienced users of Sage Line 50 a working knowledge of this popular accounting software package. The course is aimed at Business Managers, Accountants and Accounts Personnel, Bookkeepers and anyone who requires a working knowledge of the Sage package. Each section of the course will provide an opportunity to explore the new subject area, followed by an exercise or activity to reinforce learning. All courses are highly interactive and we encourage all delegates to join in, to enhance their own learning process.

Pre-requisites

This course includes extensive practical work using a PC so delegates should be competent with a keyboard and mouse. Delegates should also have basic bookkeeping skills and be familiar with basic business terms such as invoice, VAT, double entry, etc.

Course Content

Basic Concept

• Integrated three ledger systems

Setting up Sage for your Company

• Basic configuration
• Editing/Adding Nominal Codes
• Amending the Chart of Accounts
• Profit/loss & balance sheet design

Creating Accounts

• Customer and Supplier Records
• Time saving tips
• Running Reports

Opening Balances

• Choice of methods
• Implications for VAT cash accounting

Data Entry Routines

• Recording invoices & credit notes
• Customer/supplier payments
• Cash & bank receipts & payments
• Journal entries in the nominal ledger

Error Correction

• Routine to correct or reverse transactions

Bank Accounts

• Reconciling your bank accounts

Data Security

• Method of data backup & restore
• Advice on need for & frequency of backup data verification
• Access Rights for users

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