Financial accounting is an essential part of running an effective business, therefore you need to master the skill of book-keeping. Even if you outsource your book-keeping, you still need a basic understanding of what your books are telling you to ensure you make the right financial decisions. This module aims to increase your understanding of accounting principles and practices by solving the following problems: 

• Why do I need to grasp the economy and financial environment for success? 
• How do I budget for financial success? 

This module on financial success if for current and aspiring entrepreneurs who want an increased understading of financial instruments and tools and the economic environmoents in which they function.

• Are you doing the finance of your business yourself?
• Are you a strategic decision maker for your business?
• Do you want to equip yourself with the necessary knowledge and practices to make more effective descisions and better manage your finances?
• Do you want to develop effective financial strategies to excel in your professional career?
• Do you want to increase your budeting proficiency and control?
• Do you want a better understanding of the relationshups between your business and the economy?
• Do you want to be able to make sound decisions for your personal financial future?
• Do you want to understand the true cost of credit and how to manage financial instruments?
• Do you want to remain relevant in an every-changing world of work?
• Do you want to embrace life-long learning and work towards recognised qualifications?

Then this module on Financial Success is for you!

Every course consists of a series of topics that aim to solve problems you could be facing in your business as an entrepreneur. Each topic contains a number of lessons, each with a variety of activities and resources designed to aid your learning process.

• Work through the content in each lesson
• Take time to complete the progress quizzes to check your understanding
• Explore any additional resources to gain access to valuable sources
• Take time to reflect how you will apply the knowledge in your own business

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Additional Accreditation Options:

The completion of all the relevant topics in this course will provide a delegate with supporting evidence to earn credits towards a different accredited course or skills programmes, such as Business Management, Business Advisory Services and or New Venture Creation on NQF Level 4 and NQF Level 5.

If you are interested to earn credits after completing the programme, you are more than welcome to contact any of the accredited training providers.

• You will need to complete all the topics of this course to qualify for accreditation.  The completion of the assignments linked to each topic can provide some of the required evidence.
• You will need to register as a learner on the programme through an accredited training provider.
• An Accredited Provider can guide you on the appropriate qualification and the process that you should follow to earn credits that will be relevant for your career path.  You will also receive guidance on compiling your portfolio of evidence.
• The Provider can provide you with the appropriate assessment tools that you will have to complete, in order to be found competent on the credits.
• It will be your responsibility to pay for the additional costs of the provider and the assessments and NLRD (National Learners Records Database) uploads.