Fast Track—Digital Accounting Professional | Professional Stage

The ACDAP Digital Accounting Professional course is a fast-track, 180-hour programme tailored for individuals with an accounting or finance background. It offers practical, hands-on training to equip you with advanced digital accounting skills. The programme provides hands-on training to help you develop advanced skills in digital accounting.

You will learn key areas like budgeting, forecasting, management accounting, financial reporting, business tax, and personal tax. This course prepares you for a successful career in accounting. This professional stage programme helps you learn how to use accounting software like Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, BrightPay, IRIS, and AIYZA. Employers highly value these skills. The fast-track course will teach you how to manage financial reports and prepare tax returns for individuals and businesses.

The course also covers tax rules in different countries. This knowledge is important for working with international clients. You will learn the tax laws of HMRC (UK), Revenue Commissioners (Ireland), FTA (UAE), FBR (Pakistan), IRS (USA), CRA (Canada), ATO (Australia), and IRD (New Zealand).

Entry requirements

This 110-hour fast-track course is perfect for individuals with a B.Com, BBA, an accounting degree, or any Level 3 professional accounting qualifications such as AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or similar courses. The course fully helps those individuals looking to build on existing knowledge.

Duration

The course lasts 4-6 months, depending on your pace and the delivery method you choose. You can complete it faster or slower, depending on your schedule.

Exemptions

You can obtain the Digital Accounting Professional certificate without studying at the ACDAP if you have Level 4 qualifications in Accounting, Business, or Finance (such as AAT Level 4, ACCA/FIA Level 4, CIMA Certificate Level, Foundation Degree in Accounting, VTCT Level 4, or similar). ACDAP will issue the certificate following a detailed evaluation of your prior qualifications, work experience, and individual learning.

Delivery modes

You can study in any of these ways:

  • Online: This method allows you to learn at your own pace, from anywhere. This option is very flexible.
  • Classroom: Attend in-person lessons with qualified teachers. It is a traditional way to learn directly.
  • Blended: A mix of online and classroom learning. It offers the best of both worlds.

Course curriculum

This course focuses on practical skills in accounting. The topics covered are:

  • Personal tax
  • Business tax
  • Final accounts
  • Accounting software
  • Organisational structure
  • Management accounting
  • Budgeting & forecasting
  • Financial reporting & analysis
  • Personal tax: This segment will help you learn how to calculate income tax and national insurance for individuals. You will also assist in filing tax returns correctly. This knowledge is essential for personal tax advisors.
  • Business tax: Learn how to calculate business taxes like corporation tax and VAT. You will apply tax rules for companies and ensure compliance. Understanding these is key for business tax consultants.
  • Final accounts: Learn how to prepare balance sheets and profit & loss statements for businesses. Understand how these reports show business performance. This skill is important for accountants.
  • Accounting software: Learn to use Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, BrightPay, IRIS, and AIYZA to manage accounts. Practice using these tools to make accounting tasks easier. These tools are widely used in the industry.
  • Organisational structure: Understand how businesses are organised. Help create a good structure for businesses to run smoothly. It is important for accounting roles in larger organisations.
  • Management accounting: Learn to manage costs and create budgets. Use financial information to help businesses make informed decisions. It is essential for management accountants.
  • Budgeting & forecasting: Learn how to develop budgets and predict income and expenses. Forecasting helps businesses plan for the future. It's a key skill for financial planners.
  • Financial reporting & analysis: Learn to create financial reports for businesses. Use these reports to improve business decisions. Financial analysts rely on these skills every day.

This course includes training in accounting software like Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, BrightPay, IRIS, and AIYZA. You will gain practical experience and certification in these tools.

  • Xero: Learn to manage business finances, track expenses, and reconcile bank accounts. It's a popular tool used by many businesses today.
  • QuickBooks: Track sales expenses and generate financial reports with QuickBooks. It helps keep business finances organised.
  • Sage: Learn to manage payroll, VAT, and transactions. Automate tasks to make accounting easier and more efficient.
  • BrightPay: Use BrightPay for payroll processing. You will learn how to calculate pay and deductions and generate tax reports.
  • IRIS: Use IRIS for tax compliance and preparing financial statements. Tax accountants use it to file returns accurately.
  • AIYZA: Use AIYZA to track transactions and generate financial reports. This tool will help you streamline your accounting work.
  • Bookkeeper
  • Accounts Payable
  • Sales Ledger Clerk
  • Payroll Administrator
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Purchase Ledger Clerk

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