Overview   

Join Russel Shinyawani-Ngobeni, a seasoned Business Accountant in Practice and General Tax Practitioner, as he leads a comprehensive session on the fundamentals of bookkeeping. This webinar will explore the essential aspects of bookkeeping, including the critical differences between bookkeeping and accounting, and a detailed overview of key bookkeeping terms such as assets, liabilities, and equity. Russel will also guide you through the entire bookkeeping cycle, from identifying and recording transactions to preparing financial statements. 

In addition, the webinar will cover advanced topics such as adjusting entries, subsidiary journals, and the differences between cash and accrual accounting. Whether you're new to bookkeeping or looking to refresh your knowledge, this session will provide valuable insights and practical skills to help you maintain accurate financial records. 

Learning objectives  

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies: 

• Understand the key differences between bookkeeping and accounting. 

• Understand the Steps in the Bookkeeping Cycle 

• Understand the basic principles and purpose of VAT. 

• Understand the importance of source documents in verifying financial transactions. 

• Understand the purpose and function of subsidiary journals in bookkeeping. 

• Learn the fundamental differences between cash basis and accrual basis accounting, including how and when transactions are recorded under each method.  

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• Understanding the Difference Between Bookkeeping and Accounting  

• The Bookkeeping Cycle 

• Key Aspects of Bookkeeping 

• Primary Methods of Recording Financial Transactions (Including Scenario Examples) 

Obtaining your CPD certificate 

This training is compliant with the International Education Standard (IES7) issued by the International Federation of Accountants and recognised for CPD by relevant professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA, IAC, IIA, SAICA and SAIPA. 

All attendees are issued with a CPD certificate available in an online profile.   

About the presenter 

Russel Ngobeni 

Russel is a registered Business Accountant in Practice through the Southern Institute for Business Accountants (SAIBA), and a registered Tax practitioner through the South African Institute of Tax Practitioners (SAIT). He holds a Bachelor of Accounting Science degree from the University of South Africa and a National Diploma in Financial Information Systems from Tshwane University of Technology. 

In 2014 Russel founded Shinyawani Group of Companies (Pty) Ltd.  In 2016, the Free State province recognised him as one of the best 12 Young Entrepreneurs in the province during the 2016 Macufe Trade Bridge. He also won first runner up for the 2016 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the Free State Youth Chamber of Commerce and Industries Awards. 

Who should attend? 

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Bookkeepers. 

• Practising accountants including: CA(SA), Professional Accountant (SA), AGA(SA), FCCA, BAP(SA), BA(SA) and ACCA. 

• Trainee accountants. 

Price              

• R 265.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

  • Group Price 1 - From R109 per person (up to 5 users)  

  • Group Price 2 - From R71 per person (up to 10 users)  

  • Group Price 3 - From R64 per person (over 11 users) 

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: 

• A 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. 

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