Sage 50 Course (Simply Accounting Course) & Sage 300 Certificate

Sage 50 Course (Simply Accounting) and Sage 300 Training!

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.

• Online access through the ILS (Integrated Learning System) to all materials including text, audio files, videos, and interactive PowerPoint training
• Comprehensive textbooks that include all course material. Plenty of images and screen shots along with room for your own notes
• One-on-one support from our Learning Coaches who are there to help you over whatever hurdles you may encounter

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!

Sage 50 Course – Simply Accounting Revamped!

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.

Lesson 1: Preparing in Sage 50

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

Lesson 2: Receivables Entries, Receipts and Journals

Preparing the Receivables Ledger, Posting Entries in the Sales Journal, Accounting for Receipts, Working with Customer Quotes, Customer Reporting

Lesson 3: Payables Entries, Journals and Payments

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

Lesson 4: Inventory Set-Up and Documentation

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

Lesson 5: Projects and Beyond in Sage 50

Setting up the Projects Module, Allocating Project Transactions, Using Departmental Accounting, Creating Project and Department Reports

Lesson 6: Employees and Payroll

Understanding the Employee and Payroll Module, Preparing the Payroll Ledger, Processing Paycheques, Creating Employee and Payroll Reports

Lesson 7: Billing and Reports

Understanding Time and Billing, Using Time Slips, Creating Time and Billing Reports

Lesson 8: Sage 50 Course – Banking and Budgeting

Understanding Budgeting, Using the Banking Module, Using the Daily Business Manager, Creating Management Reports

Lesson 9: Taxes, Taxes, Taxes!

Accounting for Sales Taxes, End of Tax Period, End of Period Tasks

Lesson 10: Sage 50 Course – Customizing and Integration

Changing Default Settings, Customizing Reports, Using Custom Sage 50 Forms, Using Microsoft Office with Sage 50 Premium Accounting

Sage 300 Training – Level 1 – General Ledger

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.

Module 1: Intro to Sage 300 and Databases

Introducing Sage 300; Setting Up Microsoft SQL and Sage 300 Databases; Using Sage 300; Understanding System Manager Services

Module 2: Set Up Your General Leger

Activating the General Ledger Module; Setting Up the General Ledger; Creating the Chart of Accounts; Working with the Chart of Accounts

Module 3: Reports and Integration

Printing Reports; Understanding Module Integration; Setting Up Tax Services; Setting Up Bank Services; Using the Finder and Help

Module 4: Opening Balance and Transactions in Sage 300

Processing a General Ledger Batch; Setting Up Opening Bank Balances; Entering Daily Transactions

Module 5: Importing/Exporting & Entries

Importing and Exporting Batches; Creating Recurring Entries; Creating Allocation Batches; Reversing Posted Entries; Displaying Account Information; Budgeting;

Module 6: Sage 300 Course – Banking and Month/Year End

Bank Reconciliation; Performing Month-End Tasks; Performing Year-End Tasks; Using Visual Process Flows

Sage 300 Course – Level 2– Accounts Payable

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.

Module 1: Intro to Accounts Payable

Introducing Accounts Payable; Setting Up Accounts Payable; Verifying Information in Other Modules

Module 2: Vendors & Invoicing

Creating Vendors; Creating Invoice Batches

Module 3: Sage 300 Course – Adjustments & Entering

Creating Adjustment Batches; Entering Accounts Payable Payments; Creating Payment Batches

Module 4: Importing & Exporting Payables in Sage 300

Importing and Exporting Accounts Payable Data; Performing Month-End Tasks; Performing Year-End Tasks; Using Visual Process Flows

Sage 300 Course – Level 3– Accounts Receivable

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.

Module 1: Intro to A/p and Set-Up

Introducing Accounts Payable; Setting Up Accounts Receivable; Verifying Information in Other Modules

Module 2: Customers and Invoices

Creating Customers; Creating Invoice Batches

Module 3: Batches, Receipts and Refunds

Creating, Posting and Viewing Adjustment Batches; Entering Accounts Receivable Receipts; Entering Accounts Receivable Refunds

Module 4: A/r Data and Month/Year End

Importing and Exporting Accounts Receivable Data; Performing Month-End Tasks; Performing Year-End Tasks; Using Visual Process Flows

Sage 300 Course – Level 4– Inventory Control and Order Entry

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.

Module 1: Sage 300 Course Set Up Your Inventory in Sage 300

Activating the Inventory Control Module; Setting Up Inventory Control; Printing Inventory Control Setup Reports

Module 2: Inventory Details

Adding Items to Inventory Control; Setting Up Pricing and Other Details; Processing Transactions; Statistics and Inquiries

Module 3: Order Entry & Reports

Activating the Order Entry Module; Setting Up Order Entry; Printing Order Entry Reports

Module 4: Transactions & Forms

Processing Transactions; Printing Order Entry Forms; Statistics and Inquiries

Module 5: End Tasks

Performing I/C Period-End Tasks; Performing O/E Period-End Tasks; Using Visual Process Flows

Note on Purchasing Sage 50 or Sage 300 Software

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:

• Kamloops BC
• Kelowna BC
• Nanaimo BC
• Victoria BC – Westshore