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Take Assessment!Academy of Learning has one Sage 50 course (formerly Simply Accounting training) and four levels of Sage 300 training. These courses are designed for those with existing fundamental bookkeeping training or experience. Learn the most powerful accounting software packages preferred by bookkeepers across Canada. Each course includes everything you need for success.
Jump to Sage 50 course!
Jump to Sage 300 Course Level 1 – General Ledger!
Jump to Sage 300 Course Level 2 – Accounts Payable!
Jump to Sage 300 Course Level 3 – Accounts Receivable!
Jump to Sage 300 Course Level 4 – Inventory Control & Order Entry!
In this course, you will be introduced to the Sage 50 accounting software (formerly Simply Accounting), using a hands-on approach with simulated source documents. You will work step-by-step through the procedures for setting up each module, followed by transaction by transaction processing covering the concepts and techniques needed to use the software. As you work through the Sage 50 course, you will be given ample opportunity to explore and practice these techniques throughout the course. View PDF of Sage 50 course information.
Introduction to Sage 50 Premium Accounting, Creating and Managing a Company Data File, Backing Up Company Data Files, Preparing the General Ledger, Preparing and Posting Journal Entries
Preparing the Receivables Ledger, Posting Entries in the Sales Journal, Accounting for Receipts, Working with Customer Quotes, Customer Reporting
Preparing the Accounts Payables Ledger, Posting Entries in the Purchases Journal, Accounting for Payments, Working with Recurring Entries, Working with Purchase Quotes, Creating Payable Reports
Setting Up Inventory and Services, Entering Items into the Inventory & Services Ledger, Accounting for Inventory Sales and Purchases, Using the Bill of Materials & Item Assembly Journal, Creating Inventory Reports
Setting up the Projects Module, Allocating Project Transactions, Using Departmental Accounting, Creating Project and Department Reports
Understanding the Employee and Payroll Module, Preparing the Payroll Ledger, Processing Paycheques, Creating Employee and Payroll Reports
Understanding Time and Billing, Using Time Slips, Creating Time and Billing Reports
Understanding Budgeting, Using the Banking Module, Using the Daily Business Manager, Creating Management Reports
Accounting for Sales Taxes, End of Tax Period, End of Period Tasks
Changing Default Settings, Customizing Reports, Using Custom Sage 50 Forms, Using Microsoft Office with Sage 50 Premium Accounting
The Sage 300 2018 General Ledger course provides an overview and introduction to the accounting software. It will take you step-by-step through the procedures for setting up a company, followed by transaction-by-transaction processing covering the concepts and techniques needed to use the software. You will be given ample opportunity to explore and practice these techniques throughout the course. View Sage 300 course information – Level 1.
Introducing Sage 300; Setting Up Microsoft SQL and Sage 300 Databases; Using Sage 300; Understanding System Manager Services
Activating the General Ledger Module; Setting Up the General Ledger; Creating the Chart of Accounts; Working with the Chart of Accounts
Printing Reports; Understanding Module Integration; Setting Up Tax Services; Setting Up Bank Services; Using the Finder and Help
Processing a General Ledger Batch; Setting Up Opening Bank Balances; Entering Daily Transactions
Importing and Exporting Batches; Creating Recurring Entries; Creating Allocation Batches; Reversing Posted Entries; Displaying Account Information; Budgeting;
Bank Reconciliation; Performing Month-End Tasks; Performing Year-End Tasks; Using Visual Process Flows
The Sage 300 – Level 2 – Accounts Payable course provides an overview and introduction to the accounting software using a hands-on approach in a simulated environment. Step-by-step it will take you through the procedures for setting up the Accounts Payable ledger, followed by transaction by transaction processing covering the concepts and techniques needed to use the software. PDF of Sage 300 Training Level 2 Accounts Payable.
Introducing Accounts Payable; Setting Up Accounts Payable; Verifying Information in Other Modules
Creating Vendors; Creating Invoice Batches
Creating Adjustment Batches; Entering Accounts Payable Payments; Creating Payment Batches
Importing and Exporting Accounts Payable Data; Performing Month-End Tasks; Performing Year-End Tasks; Using Visual Process Flows
The Sage 300 2018 – Accounts Receivable course provides an overview and introduction to the accounting software using a hands-on approach in a simulated environment. It takes students step-by-step through the procedures for setting up the Accounts Receivable ledger, followed by transaction by transaction processing covering the concepts and techniques needed to use the software. PDF of Level 3 Accounts Receivable.
Introducing Accounts Payable; Setting Up Accounts Receivable; Verifying Information in Other Modules
Creating Customers; Creating Invoice Batches
Creating, Posting and Viewing Adjustment Batches; Entering Accounts Receivable Receipts; Entering Accounts Receivable Refunds
Importing and Exporting Accounts Receivable Data; Performing Month-End Tasks; Performing Year-End Tasks; Using Visual Process Flows
The Sage 300 2018 – Inventory Control and Order Entry course provides an overview and introduction to the accounting software using a hands-on approach in a simulated environment. It takes students step-by-step through the procedures for setting up the Inventory Control and Order Entry modules, followed by transaction by transaction processing covering the concepts and techniques needed to use the software. Open PDF of Sage 300 Level 4 Course.
Activating the Inventory Control Module; Setting Up Inventory Control; Printing Inventory Control Setup Reports
Adding Items to Inventory Control; Setting Up Pricing and Other Details; Processing Transactions; Statistics and Inquiries
Activating the Order Entry Module; Setting Up Order Entry; Printing Order Entry Reports
Processing Transactions; Printing Order Entry Forms; Statistics and Inquiries
Performing I/C Period-End Tasks; Performing O/E Period-End Tasks; Using Visual Process Flows
It is NOT recommended that students purchase this software. It isn’t cheap! And also isn’t recommended for home use. Instead, our campuses offer on-site and remote access to these programs for student use.
Our Sage 50 and Sage 300 courses are available at the following campuses:
All courses in our programs are delivered through our unique Integrated Learning System™ (ILS). Through ILS, you will develop a true proficiency in each topic, no matter your age or skill level upon enrolment. Our learning coaches are with you every step of the way to provide individualized assistance and encouragement in a supportive and non-competitive learning environment. Here’s how it works:
Each Sage 50 course or Sage 300 course includes online/digital resources, interactive practice, remote access for safety, one-on-one Learning Coach assistance, and comprehensive textbooks. These courses are recognized across the province and country. They are also eligible for third party funding including Worksafe, insurance, employer, WorkBC organizations and many more.
Students accomplish the learning objectives for each module through a series of hands-on tasks, for which they are given step-by-step instructions and desired result checkpoints. The tasks provide ample opportunity for students to practice, apply, and develop the skills covered in the course.
A practice exercise and review questions are included at the end of each module to measure progress and reinforce the skills learned. There is also a lab exercise at the end of the course to provide further practice and review to reinforce the topics learned throughout the course, and to help prepare students for the exam.
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