CIMA Certificate in Sage 50

The CIMA Certificate in Sage 50 course is designed to transform you from a beginner to a well-rounded professional using Sage 50 accounting software. This comprehensive course is divided into one introductory unit and six detailed units that cover key financial accounting principles, essential accounting tasks, and advanced features of Sage 50.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Set up your Sage 50 account, configure company settings, and tailor it to your business needs.
• Manage customer credit notes, sales invoices, purchase orders, supplier invoices, and customer receipts.
• Reconcile bank accounts, process payments, handle petty cash transactions, and transfer money between accounts.
• Accurately enter opening balances for debtors and creditors, and use the journal function for advanced accounting tasks.
• Monitor customer credit control, process VAT returns, and manage trial balances.
• Securely store financial data, create backups, generate end-of-month reports, and export data to other systems.
• Analyse cost variances, control stock, and apply project costing using cost codes.

Introductory Unit

In this unit, you'll learn how to navigate the course, set up your Sage account, and configure company settings. You'll also explore how to set up tax codes to suit your business requirements, ensuring a smooth start to your accounting journey.

Unit 1: Managing basic accounts

This unit introduces basic bookkeeping processes within Sage 50. You will learn how to manage customer credit notes, produce and record sales invoices, create purchase orders, process supplier invoices, and manage customer receipts.

Unit 2: Bank and cash management

Learn how to set up and manage bank accounts within Sage 50. You'll gain practical skills in bank reconciliation, handling payments, processing petty cash transactions, and transferring money between accounts. This unit also covers error corrections to ensure accurate financial data.

Unit 3: Advanced journal and balances

This unit teaches how to enter opening balances for debtors and creditors and use the journal function within Sage 50. You'll also learn key accounting terminology used in more advanced Sage operations.

Unit 4: Customer credit and VAT

Here, you will master how to monitor customer credit control, process VAT returns, and manage bad debts. Additionally, this unit covers trial balances and how to identify and correct errors.

Unit 5: Data security and reporting

This unit focuses on the importance of data security within Sage 50. You'll learn how to create backups, securely store files, and generate end-of-month reports. This unit also covers exporting data to other systems for better financial management.

Unit 6: Advanced accounting topics

This final unit delves into more advanced topics, such as costing and budget control, variance analysis, stock control, and project costing. You will explore costing using cost codes and become familiar with an advanced glossary of accounting terms used in the industry today.

Developed by a trusted name in accounting software - Sage, this course focuses on employer-relevant skills to enhance your career prospects. With flexible online learning, it’s designed to fit around your busy schedule, providing you with the practical skills needed to succeed in accounting.

The CIMA Sage 50 accounts course online is designed to be completed within 10 weeks, provided you allocate 4 hours of study per week. With 6 months of access to course materials, you have ample time to work at your own pace, review content, and revisit topics as needed, ensuring a thorough understanding while balancing your personal and professional commitments.

At the end of your CIMA Certificate in Sage 50 course, you'll complete several assessments to ensure you've mastered the key skills required for using Sage 50 software. Your learning will include self-assessments, practice tests, and a final online exam.

• Self-assessments and practice tests throughout the course.
• Final online assessment to test your knowledge and practical skills.
• Computer-marked assessment with instant feedback and results.
• A CIMA-accredited Sage Certificate will be awarded on your successful completion.

Note: Exams and assessments are included in the course price

Completing the CIMA Certificate in Sage 50 course provides you with the skills and knowledge related to Sage Accounting and opens up various career opportunities in accounting and finance.

Progression options include:

• Apply for entry-level to mid-level roles in accounting or finance, such as Accounts Assistant or Financial Administrator.
• Progress to the CIMA Higher Certificate in Sage 50 for advanced certification.
• Pursue further studies in accounting, such as AAT, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, to enhance your qualifications for senior roles.
• Enhance your career prospects by specialising in Sage 50c software and becoming a Sage expert.

The CIMA Sage 50 course offers flexible learning that combines the best of online and classroom learning approaches. While the course is entirely online, it provides an interactive, structured learning experience that simulates the engagement and support you typically expect in a classroom setting. You can study via desktop or mobile devices, making it easy to learn whenever and wherever suits you best.

At e-Careers, we equip you with everything necessary to excel in your CIMA Sage 50 course online. We ensure you have all the support and resources to master the Sage 50 software—from access to expert Tutor support, industry-leading eLearning, and comprehensive learning materials.

Our CIMA Certificate in Sage 50 course includes:

• Industry-leading eLearning: Access all course materials and support via our user-friendly eLearning platform.
• Expert Tutor support: Get unlimited access to our experienced tutors ready to assist you with any questions or challenges within 24-48 hours.
• Engaging learning content: Dive into interactive lessons that feature videos, animations, and slide presentations that help you master Sage 50 software.
• Practical assessments and simulations: Test your knowledge through formative assessments and real-world practice simulations.
• Flexible study options: With 12 months of course access, you can learn at your own pace and fit your studies around other commitments.
• Hands-on practice with Sage 50: Gain access to Sage 50 software as you are working on your CIMA Sage 50 course.

• Interest-free finance available – Spread the cost with flexible payment plans.
• Choose a plan that suits your budget and start immediately.