Course introduction

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry LCCI International Qualifications are awarded by Pearson Education Ltd. An accredited Awarding Body providing vocational and professional qualification around the world. Pearson is accredited by the UK qualifications regulator, the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), and many regulatory bodies and Ministries of Education around the world recognise LCCI International Qualifications. Employers, universities and other professional bodies internationally recognise the LCCI international qualifications. LCCIs range of courses is designed to deliver the skills essential for success in todays demanding commercial environment. The Pearson-LCCI winning formula lies in its flexible programme with examination at various levels thus enabling candidates to enter at the most appropriate level for their existing skills. Pearson-LCCI also offer Diplomas and Group Awards to allow candidates to add to their marketable skills and receive professional status.

Course Benefits

Course Learning Outcomes:

The Level 3 Award in Computerised Accounting Skills [ASE20055] develops candidates ability to manage a computerised accounting system in order to provide management information. Candidates will learn how to process non-routine accounting transactions and print and analyse reports such as the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet.
The aims of the qualification is to develop candidates competence in using computerised accounting software to produce accurate, professional and well presented accounting information employing an appropriate range of accounting procedures. It particularly aims to develop skills in: setting up initial business data in a computerised accounting system; processing and completing advanced business transactions; producing and analysing end period reports ; and producing and reviewing a range of routine and non-routine accounting reports for management purposes.
This qualification is suitable for people who work or intend to work in an advanced accounting role which requires the computerized processing and completion of advanced accounting transactions and the preparation of end period reports. Accredited in the UK as the EDI Level 3 Award in Computerised Accounting Skills (QCF) - 501/1266/1, it has a credit value of 10. It is taught and assessed using compatible computerised accounting software (e.g. MYOB). Also, this unit-sized qualification can be taken as a standalone qualification or as part of the Level 3 Specialised Diploma in Managerial Accounting, Level 3 Specialised Diploma in Accounting and Finance, Level 3 Specialised Diploma in Cost Accounting, Level 3 Specialised Diploma in Business Management and Accounting, Level 3 Diploma in Computerised Accounting or the Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies.

Course Pre-Requisites

Entry Requirements

1 GCE N Level OR
1 GCE O Level OR
NITEC/Higher NITEC OR
Minimum High school level of English equivalent to the LCCI Level 2 English for Business or JETSET 4 - (Council of Europe B1/Threshold)

Additional Entry Pre-requisite

Possess Basic Book-Keeping and Accounting knowledge and skills equivalent to the LCCI Level 2 Book Keeping and Accounts qualification OR
Mature working adults with practical working experiences in a financial/accounting industry assessed on case-by-case basis

Course Outline

Syllabus:
1) Setting up initial data
2) Entering transactions
3) Processing credit card transactions
4) Recording transactions relating to acquisition and disposal of fixed assets
5) Making end of period adjustments
6) Amending Chart of Accounts and producing and analysing end period reports
7) Producing and reviewing routine and non-routine reports

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES:

Use computerized accounting software to enter initial data for a sole trader and record transactions relating to the owner
Use computerized accounting software to enter outstanding customer and supplier invoices, credit notes and payments on account
Use computerized accounting software to enter and reconcile an opening Trial Balance
Use computerized accounting software to enter and reconcile an opening Trial Balance
Use computerized accounting software to record transactions for the acquisition, disposal and depreciation of fixed assets
Use computerized accounting software to make end period adjustments for stock, income, expenses and VAT*
Use computerized accounting software to edit the Chart of Accounts and produce end reports including Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, VAT* Return and Budget vs Actuals
Use computerized accounting software to produce and review a range of routine and non-routine reports

Duration

TYPE PART-TIME
Local 40 hours

Teaching / Learning Methods and Strategies

Hands-on Practical lessons / Trial of Past Year Examination Papers / Assignments / Classroom Face-To-Face Theoretical Explanations.

Criteria of Award

Candidates must fulfill at least 75% course attendance requirements by AEB to sit for examinations. To obtain the certificate, students need to obtain at least a Pass grade in their examinations.

Final Award

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Level 3 Award in Computerised Accounting Skills Certificate.

Grading System

Successful candidates will be awarded a Pass, Credit or Distinction in the Level 3 Award in Computerised Accounting Skills based on the following error tolerances:

RESULTS - IMMEDIATE FAIL - PROCESSING ERRORS - OTHER ERRORS

Pass - None Permitted - Maximum of - Maximum of 6 errors
5 errors permitted permitted

Credit - None Permitted - Maximum of - Maximum of 4 errors
3 errors permitted permitted

Distinction - None Permitted - Maximum of - Maximum of 2 errors
1 error permitted permitted

Assessment Information

EXAMINABLE PRACTICAL PAPER (EXTERNAL AWARD BY LONDON CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, UK) - 3 TIMES / YEAR [MARCH & APRIL (Series 2/On-Demand) / JUNE (Series 3) / NOVEMBER & DECEMBER (Series 4)].

Expected date of release of Assessment result

Assessment results will be available to the students within 3 months upon completion of the last assessment for that assessment cycle. Appeal (if any) on assessment results must be lodged within 7 days after the release of assessment results.

COURSE DURATION TABLE
TYPE / FULLTIME / PART-TIME
Local / N.A /4 months
SDF / N.A / 40 Hrs
International / N.A / N.A

Fee Structures

All fees are subject to the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST) unless specified otherwise.
Course Application Fee is NOT REFUNDABLE.
Do not pay your school fees before you have signed the standard student contract.
All fees quoted are in Singapore Dollar (S$).
Fees are subject to periodic changes without prior notice.
BMC accepts the following methods of payment:

            1.Cash
            2.Cashier's order payable to BMC International College Pte Ltd
            3.Cheque payable to BMC International College Pte Ltd
            4.NETS
            5.Credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, Diners Club & American Express)

Full-Payment Structure

Fees Breakdown/Total Payable (S$)
Course Application Fee (not covered under FPS and not refundable) - $50.00
Tuition Fee (Original Tuition Fee $1200 - Discount $600) - $600.00
Course Material Fee - $20.00
Sub-Total Fee (Except Non-GST items) - $670.00
GST - $46.90
Grand Total Amount(1st Payment) Incl GST & Course Application Fee - $716.90

Miscellaneous Fees
Purpose of Fee/Amount (S$) and When Payable
Late payment fees - $60.00(before GST) - $64.20(after GST)
Replacement of student membership card - $30.00(before GST) - $32.10(after GST)
Re-take examination Admin Fee(per re-sitting)[NO GST] - $50.00[NO GST]

SDF Fee Structure

A. Tuition Fee Total Payable (S$)
Course Fee - $700.00
Add: GST(7%) - $49.00
Less: Subsidy 90% - $630.00
Total Tuition Fee - $119.00

B. Miscellaneous Fee Amount (S$)
Course Application Fee - $50.00
Course Material Fee - $20.00
Nett Non-Tuition Fee - $70.00
Add: GST(7%) - $4.90
Total Non-Tuition Fee - $74.90
Grand Total (A+B) - $193.90

Total training duration in hours = 40
Indicates non-refundable items(Remarks)

Course targeted at Rank-and-File level
80% Funding of course fee is capped at $7 per training hour.
SDF training assistance covers only the course fees portion
(excludes GST, Registration/Admin. Fee, Training Material and Exam Fees)
SDF support level - Examinable course

SDF (NON-SME)
A. Tuition Fee Total Payable (S$)
Course Fee - $700.00
Add: GST(7%) - $49.00
Less: Subsidy - 90% - $350.00
Total Tuition Fee - $399.00

B. Miscellaneous Fee Amount (S$)
Course Application Fee - $50.00
Course Material Fee - $20.00
Nett Non-Tuition Fee - $70.00
Add: GST(7%) - $4.90
Total Non-Tuition Fee - $74.90
Grand Total (A+B) - $473.90

Total training duration in hours = 40
Indicates non-refundable items(Remarks)

Course targeted at Rank-and-File level
95% Funding of course fee is capped at $7.50 per training hour.
SDF training assistance covers only the course fees portion
(excludes GST, Registration/Admin. Fee, Training Material and Exam Fees)
SDF support level - Examinable course

Miscellaneous Fees
Purpose of Fee Amount (S$) and When Payable
Late payment fees - $60.00(before GST) - $64.20(after GST)
Replacement of student membership card - $30.00(before GST) - $32.10(after GST)
Re-take examination Admin Fee(per re-sitting)[NO GST] - $50.00[NO GST]

Ang Mo Kio Commencement Dates/Timing
15 Aug 2015, 2pm to 5pm (Sa)

Bukit Merah Commencement Dates/Timing
13 Aug 2015, 7pm to 9:30pm (Tu/Th)
15 Aug 2015, 7pm to 9:30pm(Tu/Th)

Jurong East Commencement Dates/Timing
28 Aug 2015, 7:30pm to 10pm(Fr)
17 Aug 2015, 2pm to 4:30pm (Sa)

Singapore Shopping Centre Commencement Dates/Timing
11 Aug 2015, 7pm to 10pm (Tu/Th)
24 Nov 2015, 7pm to 10pm (Tu)