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Journals

Effective financial record-keeping is essential for any business. Without a structured system, transactions can become chaotic, leading to errors, missed payments, and financial mismanagement. This course introduces you to the foundational principles of financial recording, focusing on Source Documents, Journals, Ledger Accounts, and the Trial Balance.

Course Fee:

R250

Publisher:
LearnHUB, Regent Business School
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Duration

1 - 2 Hours or Self-Paced

Course Mode

Fully Online

Course Format

Interactive & Video Based Learning

"The Journals course was incredibly insightful and helped me build a strong foundation in financial recordkeeping. It provided a clear understanding of how to accurately record transactions, maintain proper journal entries, and ensure compliance with accounting principles. The practical examples and hands-on exercises made complex concepts easy to grasp. I now feel more confident in managing financial records with accuracy and efficiency. This course is a must for anyone looking to strengthen their accounting skills!"
Learning Outcomes:

By completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify and correctly use various source documents.
  • Record transactions in the appropriate journals.
  • Understand the link between journals and ledger accounts.
  • Prepare and interpret a Trial Balance to check for accuracy.

Meet our Expert Instructors

This course was crafted by our dedicated full-time lecturers. With extensive experience in both professional practice and education, our instructors excel at cultivating talent and maximising student potential.

Hasan Evans

Hub Manager, Regent Enterprise Development Hub | Lecturer

Hasan Evans is the Hub Manager at Regent Enterprise Development Hub, where he fosters innovation and entrepreneurial growth by supporting students and startups in their journey toward business success. With a robust academic foundation, Hasan also lectures in Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Statistics, and Financial Management.
His expertise bridges theory and practice, empowering learners with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate complex financial landscapes and make data-driven decisions. Hasan is dedicated to cultivating a new generation of business leaders equipped to excel in a competitive and evolving global economy.

Certificate of Completion

At LearnHUB, we believe in recognising your achievements every step of the way.

That’s why you will achieve a certificate for every course that you successfully complete.

Skill Set Development

  • Recording Financial Transactions
  • Journal Entry Preparation
  • Double-Entry Accounting
  • Debit and Credit Management
  • Adjusting Entries
  • Posting to General Ledger
  • Error Identification and Correction
  • Compliance with Accounting Standards
  • Financial Data Accuracy and Integrity
  • Reconciliation of Journal Entries

Frequently Asked Questions

In the Journals course, you will learn how to accurately record financial transactions using journal entries, ensuring compliance with accounting principles. The course covers key concepts such as double-entry accounting, debits and credits, adjusting entries, and posting to the general ledger. You will also gain skills in identifying and correcting errors, maintaining financial accuracy, and reconciling journal entries. By the end of the course, you will have a strong foundation in financial recordkeeping, essential for accurate reporting and decision-making.

No specific prerequisites are required. This course is designed for individuals with no prior accounting experience who wish to gain a foundational understanding of accounting concepts. A general familiarity with basic math will be helpful but is not mandatory.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion in Journals. This certification can enhance your resume by demonstrating your understanding of accounting concepts, which is valuable for roles in business management, finance, and administration.

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