Introduction to Bookkeeping

For people who are new to voluntary and community sector finances, and are looking for guidance on doing bookkeeping on Excel (not on a computer accounting package). This two session course will help you to:

• Set up an analysed cashbook to keep simple bookkeeping records;
  
• Reconcile your cashbook to your bank statements;
  
• Deal with petty cash;
  
• Log incomings and outgoings;
  
• Identify which budget headings to use;
  
• Analyse costs and expenses;
  
• Set up your accounts on Microsoft Excel;

Please bring a calculator to the first session.