Overview   

The computer is an essential part of every accountant's work. In fact, it is true to say that one will not survive as an accountant without a computer!  

The personal computer is a high performance machine that processes information faster than humans. It also has the capacity to store large amounts of data without taking up physical storage space. 

Session 7 of the Work Readiness Bootcamp covers computer basics including the parts and functions of a personal computer (PC). We also go through MS Word and MS Excel, two examples of software that an accountant uses on a daily basis.  

Join Innocent Shongedza CTFAIcba(SA) on 16 March 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a look at the personal computer and its practical application in work. 

Learning objectives  

By the end of this session the candidate should: 

• Understand the main components of a PC; 

• Understand how to use the different parts of a PC; 

• Understand the advantages of using a PC; 

• Understand how to use MS Word; and  

• Understand how to use MS Excel.  

Content 

  The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• Parts of a computer. 

• Functions of a computer. 

• Advantages and disadvantages of using a PC. 

• Introduction to MS Word. 

• Using MS Word in the workplace. 

• Introduction to MS Excel. 

Obtaining your certificate 

This session qualifies for 6 CPD hours with your professional body including: ACCA, SAICA, AAT, SAIPA, SAIBA, IAC, CIS, ICBA, LSSA, FPI, and the IBA. The SAAA CPD policy is compliant with IFAC IES7 and is recognised by all relevant professional bodies. 

Upon successful completion, all attendees are issued with a CPD certificate available in an online profile. 

About the presenter 

Innocent Shongedza CTFAIcba(SA) 

Innocent Shongedza is a Certified Technical Financial Accountant with the ICBA. Having worked for 12 years in the corporate world, Innocent moved into facilitating occupational training and development programmes where he has gained valuable experience. 

Innocent is a registered assessor and moderator with various Education and Training Quality Assurance Bodies (ETQA's). He is also certified in training Sage Business Cloud Accounting and QuickBooks Online Accountant. 

Who should attend?   

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Trainee accountants. 

Price 

• R 1300.00 - Online admission - Individual. 

 Steps to register for the event:  

If you already have a profile, login and register for the webinar. 

If you don’t have a profile, create a free profile then login and register for the webinar. 

Click here to create a free profile (There is no charge to create a profile and gain access to our free Monthly Practice Management Series). 

Click here to find out about the Technical Resource Centre & CPD Subscription options. 

Additional material 

  By attending this webinar you will be provided with: 

• Summarised slide presentation. 

• Reference documents and/or course material where available. 

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar.