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Basic Accounting for Non-Finance Managers

Course Information

  • Sessions 2 days
  • Duration 15 hrs
  • Level Beginner
  • Assessment NA

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Prerequisite

This course is for beginners. No prerequisite is required.

Certification

  • Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Courses - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Courses.

Basic Accounting for Non-Finance Managers

Course Code: C135

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What's This Course About

Basic Accounting for Non-Finance Managers gives managers and professionals without a finance background a clear, practical understanding of how accounting works and how to use financial information to make better decisions. You do not need to become an accountant to read a profit and loss statement, understand your department's costs or have confident conversations with your finance team. The course is designed for managers, team leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals who need to manage budgets or interpret financial reports.

You will start with the basics of financial accounting: the accounting equation, double-entry bookkeeping, the accounting cycle, and how transactions flow into the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement. You will learn how to read these statements and what key figures and ratios tell you about performance and financial health. Next you will cover the basics of managerial accounting, including cost behaviour, fixed and variable costs, break-even analysis, budgeting and how cost information supports pricing and operational decisions.

The final topic introduces common accounting issues and income taxes, such as revenue recognition, depreciation, accruals and how business income tax works in practice. Throughout the course you will work through simple examples and case studies drawn from real business situations. By the end, you will be able to understand and interpret financial statements, use accounting information to plan and control your area of responsibility, and communicate more effectively with finance professionals.

Why Take This Course?

  • Hands-On Learning Learn by doing. Every topic is practised hands-on, so you leave with skills you can use at work straight away.
  • Live Coaching Experienced instructors coach you live, answer your questions and guide you step by step.
  • Free Post-Course Consultation Stuck after class? Message your trainer any time for guidance as you apply what you have learned.
  • Always-Updated Materials Materials are refreshed to stay relevant. Log in to our LMS any time to get the latest version.

Course Fee

₵700.00

Course Date

Additional Note

Please bring your own laptop for hands-on training. If you don't have laptop, we can provide spare laptop for training use.

Post-Course Support

  • We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
  • Please email your queries to siraj@tertiarycourses.com.gh and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts and get back to you as soon as possible.

Cancellation & Reschedule Policy

  • We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% to participants.
  • Note: the venue of the training is subject to changes due to class size and availability of the classroom. The minimum class size to start a class is 3 Pax.

Course Details

Course Details

What You'll Learn

Topic 1: Basics of Financial Accounting

Topic 2: Basics of Managerial Accounting

Topic 3: Accounting Issues and Income Taxes

Course Info

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

  • Able to operate using computer functions
  • Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

  • Positive Learning Attitude
  • Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Target Age Group: 18-65 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Install and test the listed software before class. Confirm the required version and account or licence access in your joining instructions. Cloud and AI services may charge subscription or usage fees.

Bring a Windows or Mac laptop supported by the listed software, with a working keyboard and sufficient storage for course exercises.

Bring your own computer and charger, with a reliable internet connection and permission to install the required software. For live online classes, also prepare a microphone or headset.

If you need help arranging a suitable device, contact us before the class to confirm availability.

Job Roles

Job Roles

  • Accountant
  • Bookkeeper
  • Financial Controller
  • Business Owner
  • Finance Manager
  • Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • Financial Analyst
  • Small Business Consultant
  • Office Manager
  • Payroll Administrator
  • Budgeting Specialist
  • Tax Preparer
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Finance Coordinator

Trainers

Trainers

is an accomplished IT and data specialist with over 20 years of experience in academia, ICT leadership, and professional training, with a strong focus on data analytics and Excel-based solutions. He has developed and delivered specialized training programs on Statistical Data Analysis with Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for Excel, equipping learners with advanced data manipulation, automation, and reporting skills. His expertise extends to automating institutional reporting systems, where he successfully streamlined academic records management through Excel-based tools, integrating macros and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy. As a trainer and consultant, Dr. Siraj has taught Excel to diverse audiences, including university staff, administrative teams, and professionals in banking, security, and education, ensuring they can apply Excel for decision-making, statistical modeling, and process automation. His practical mastery of Excel is complemented by his deep knowledge of office automation and ICT project management, making him a highly sought-after trainer in data analysis and productivity tools. With his blend of hands-on technical expertise and instructional experience, Dr. Siraj stands out as a credible authority in leveraging Excel to drive organizational efficiency and data-driven strategies

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I found the course extremely useful and relevant to my job. Highly recommend it to others. (Posted on 4/8/2026)
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The training was very practical and hands-on. I could apply what I learned to my work immediately. (Posted on 12/19/2025)
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Solid content and a supportive trainer. I would definitely sign up for more courses here. (Posted on 8/26/2025)
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The trainer was knowledgeable and explained the concepts clearly with real-world examples. (Posted on 8/14/2025)
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Solid content and a supportive trainer. I would definitely sign up for more courses here. (Posted on 10/1/2024)

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