Intermediate Level: FET Certificate: Bookkeeping (Certified Senior Bookkeeper)

Entrance Criteria

• Grade 11
• Learners must be at least 16 years of age
• Successful completion of the previous learning areas (1-4) (has successfully completed the Junior Bookkeeping Qualification) OR be a qualified Certified Junior Bookkeeper
• The ability to read and write in English

During your studies you will learn:

• Completion of the monthly and annual bookkeeping function.
• Skills for depreciate asset disposal, year-end adjustments, preparation and analysis of financial statements for sole proprietorship, partnerships, close corporations, companies and a thorough understanding of cash flow statements.
• Completion of basic management accounts and a working knowledge of cost accounting; including knowledge of break even analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, advanced costing, budgeting and standard costing, financial management and business ethics.
• Assistant Tax Technician (ATT) status as a member of the South African Institute of Tax Practitioners being permitted to complete SARS returns other than Income Tax assessment returns.

What careers will I be able to apply for once I complete this qualification?

• Junior Accountant
• Assistant Accountant

Registration Requirements:

• Grade 10 (Std 8) or equivalent.
• No prior accounting knowledge needed.
• You must be at least 16 years of age.