THC Courses
Sage Computerised Accounting (one week College Certificate)
The aim of this programme is to assess competence and understanding in carrying out a wide range of day-to-day bookkeeping routines and activities using the Sage Line 50 computerised accounting package, including data maintenance, entry of business transactions and non-routine bookkeeping tasks.
The main topics that will be covered are:
o Basic computer operations e.g. restore and backup data.
o Set up the system for a sole trader e.g. company details, VAT codes, financial year, program date and chart of accounts.
o Produce routine accounting reports - Account History, Aged Debtor, Aged Creditor, Trial Balance & Nominal Account Activity.
o Sales, Purchase & Nominal Ledgers transactions i.e. double entry bookkeeping.
o Process cash/bank receipts and payments, recurring entries and journal transactions.
o Bank reconciliation (not requiring adjustments).
At the end of the course you will be sit an assessment to gauge your achievement of the required learning outcomes.
The course costs £215, plus registration and includes the latest version of Sage Instant Accounts.
Sage Computerised Accounting (L2 IAB Accredited)
Suitable for learners who have some experience of working with Sage and a little experience of manual double entry bookkeeping. Manual and Computerised accounting principles are brought together so the learner can process and understand the primary transactions within a business. This larger qualification reflects the expansion in the use of Sage software.
Throughout the course you will undertake assessments and skills tests to achieve the required learning outcomes.
The course fee of £215 includes the latest version of Sage Accounts Professional (time limited for 180 days) and 2 workbooks from Sage.
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- Part Time
- Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
- Accounting
- Business
- Computing and ICT
- Courses for Employers and Employees
- Courses for Job Seekers
- Evening
- Financial Services
- Financial Services Courses
- Over 19 - Adult
- Twilight
- Vocational Courses
- Work Preparation
- Work Related Learning
Sage Computerised Accounting (L3 IAB Accredited)
This industry strength qualification takes the learner through both the manual and computerised aspects of the preparation of management reports and financial statements. It deals with the use of the software in greater depth and covers more than the day to day transactions a business has, for example fixed assets, stock and doubtful debts. On line reporting for VAT is included as well as cash management, and different types of business organisations. A working knowledge of Sage and double entry bookkeeping to Level 2 standard would be recommended.
Throughout the course you will undertake assessments and skills tests to achieve the required learning outcomes.
The course fee of £324 includes the latest version of Sage Accounts Professional (time limited for 180 days) and 2 workbooks from Sage.
- Poplar Centre
- Part Time
- Level 3 - Full A Level equivalent
- Accounting
- Business
- Computing and ICT
- Courses for Employers and Employees
- Courses for Job Seekers
- Economics
- Evening
- Financial Services
- Financial Services Courses
- Over 19 - Adult
- Twilight
- Vocational Courses
- Work Preparation
- Work Related Learning
AAT revision / exam preparation classes
Are you studying for your AAT qualification at another institution? You may have missed classes and require help in preparing for your exam. Perhaps you are undertaking a distance learning programme and would benefit from some face-to-face contact to help prepare for your exam?
We are offering exam preparation workshops at Levels 2, 3 and 4. Whilst our timetable is not yet published, we are intending to offer these sessions at popular times on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please call our admissions department for more details.
- New Courses
- Poplar Centre
- Part Time
- Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
- Level 3 - Full A Level equivalent
- Level 4 and above - University Level
- Accounting
- Courses for Employers and Employees
- Courses for Job Seekers
- Daytime
- Economics
- Evening
- Financial Services
- Over 19 - Adult
- Part Qualifications
- Twilight
- Vocational Courses
- Work Preparation
- Work Related Learning
- Workshops
- Short Course
Business and Accounting (SAGE)
The Business and Accounting programme will give you a qualification in IAB Computerised Accounts (SAGE) at level 2 or 3.
The aim of this programme is to assess competence and understanding in carrying out a wide range of day-to-day bookkeeping routines and activities using the Sage Line 50 computerised accounting package, including data maintenance, entry of business transactions and non-routine bookkeeping tasks.
The main topics that will be covered are:
- Basic computer operations e.g. restore and backup data
- Set up the system for a sole trader e.g. company details, VAT codes, financial year, program date and chart of accounts
- Produce routine accounting reports - Account History, Aged Debtor, Aged Creditor, Trial Balance & Nominal Account Activity
- Sales, Purchase & Nominal Ledgers transactions i.e. double entry bookkeeping
- Process cash/bank receipts and payments, recurring entries and journal transactions
- Bank reconciliation (not requiring adjustments).
At the end of the course you will be sit an assessment to gauge your achievement of the required learning outcomes.
AS/A Level Accounting
This course will teach you about keeping accurate financial records and financial problem-solving. It will include:
- Financial accounting – preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and clubs
- Management accounting – making decisions to improve business performance, using tools like budgets and break-even analysis
- Social accounting – looking at how business decisions affect employees, local communities, the environment and the economy
Accounting combines well with business and economics, and subjects that use skills such as debating, evaluating arguments and theories, and extracting and analysing information from different sources.
Access to Business and Accounting
Access courses are for adults who want to study at University, but do not yet have the required qualifications. To be successful on the course you need to be prepared for a year of intensive study which will include a lot of private study in addition to your time in College. You will take modules in Business Studies, Economics and Accounts as well as English, Maths, Study Skills and IT. Previous students have progressed to a wide range of business related courses across London and the UK.
Tower Hamlets College has an arrangement, called a progression with Birkbeck, University of London. This means that Birkbeck offers a guaranteed entry to graduates of the Access to HE Diploma (Business and Accounting) from Tower Hamlets College onto their courses in Management and Accounting and have connections with your tutors to support you if you are interested in applying. Further information »
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
This course is a nationally recognised and industry standard accounting qualification, designed to keep you competitive in the growing finance sector. It will help you to update your professional accountancy and finance skills and develop your career opportunities. Whether you want to improve existing skills or learn new ones, this course can improve your future prospects.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
This course is a nationally recognised and industry standard accounting qualification, designed to keep you competitive in the growing finance sector. It will help you to update your professional accountancy and finance skills to a high level and develop your career opportunities. Whether you want to improve existing skills or learn new ones, this course can improve your future prospects.
AAT Level 4 Accounting Technician
On this course you will learn how to draft financial statements for limited companies, perform complex management accounting tasks and develop your own management skills. This level includes a choice of special units, which means that you can focus on the areas of accounting that suit you.
The course is approximately equivalent to the first year of an honours degree.
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting (Mandatory units and 2 optional pairs)
Mandatory
Financial statements Computer based test
Budgeting Computer based test
Financial performance Computer based test
Internal control and accounting systems Computer based project*
Optional
Credit management and control Computer based project*
Personal tax Computer based test
Business tax Computer based test
External auditing Computer based test
- New Courses
- Poplar Centre
- Part Time
- Level 4 and above - University Level
- Accounting
- Business
- Courses for Employers and Employees
- Courses for Job Seekers
- Economics
- Evening
- Financial Services
- Financial Services Courses
- Office Skills
- Over 19 - Adult
- Twilight
- Vocational Courses
- Work Preparation
- Work Related Learning
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