💼 Financial Accounting
Levels: Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced
Course Overview
The Financial Accounting course provides learners with practical knowledge and technical skills to manage and report on financial transactions within organizations. Across three levels, learners build from foundational accounting principles to advanced financial analysis and software-based reporting using tools like Excel, QuickBooks, or Tally.
Ideal for aspiring accountants, finance staff, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking financial literacy and management capabilities.
Beginner Level
(Fundamentals of Financial Accounting)
What You Will Learn
Introduction to accounting principles and concepts
Understanding the accounting cycle
Double-entry bookkeeping: debits and credits
Preparing basic journals and ledgers
Trial balance and introduction to financial statements
Cash book, petty cash, and bank reconciliation
Target Audience
Entrepreneurs, clerks, students, and anyone with no accounting background.
Course Duration
6 weeks (3 sessions per week, 2 hours per session)
Prerequisites
None
Intermediate Level – Financial Reporting & Accounting Software
What You Will Learn
Preparing profit & loss accounts and balance sheets
Accounting for receivables, payables, and inventory
Introduction to accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally)
Bank reconciliation and managing financial records
Depreciation and adjustments in accounts
Generating financial reports from software
Target Audience
Accounting clerks, small business owners, and professionals advancing from foundational accounting.
Course Duration
6 weeks (3 sessions per week, 2 hours per session)
Prerequisites
Completion of Beginner Level or equivalent experience in basic bookkeeping
Advanced Level
(Financial Analysis, Controls & Compliance)
What You Will Learn
Financial statement analysis (ratios, trends, comparisons)
Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Internal controls and audit preparedness
Understanding tax principles and financial regulations
Financial planning for decision-making
Advanced use of accounting software for reports and compliance
Target Audience
Accountants, finance assistants, business owners, and professionals preparing for senior finance roles.
Course Duration
6 weeks (3 sessions per week, 2 hours per session)
Prerequisites
Completion of Intermediate Level or demonstrated accounting proficiency
Fees
Application Fee: UGX 30,000/=
Tuition Fee: UGX 450,000/= (Per Level)
Certification
Certificate of Completion awarded at each level by Billbrain Institute of Technology
Career Pathways
Accounting Assistant
Bookkeeper
Finance Officer
Payroll & Tax Assistant
Budgeting and Planning Support
SME Financial Administrator