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Level 1

Understanding TAS BOOKS Accounts Software

Course Aims:    

- To introduce basic usage of TAS Books Accounts program.

- This course enables you to use the accounting features that are common to all software in the TAS BOOKS range.

- We recommend it to all TAS BOOKS users as essential training because it covers many routines that are fundamental to problem-free computerised accounting.

Prerequisites:    

- Basic bookkeeping knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Windows.

After this course you will be able to…

…use TAS BOOKS software to operate or manage core accounting functions for your company. 

Who Should Attend?

The course is aimed at both accounts staff and managers.

Preparation

You should also be familiar with basic business terms such as invoice, VAT, double entry and so on.

Key Decisions Prior to Set Up

Installation hints and tips. Learn about key decisions: basic configuration, account coding structures, departments, layout of accounts, P & L and Balance Sheet design.

Basic Concept

Gain an overview of the posting systems – Nominal, Sales and Purchase Ledgers, and Cash Book.  Overview Fixed Assets. Discover a basic routine for creating accounts, plus time saving tips and how to maximise reporting options.

Opening Balances

Understand the choice of methods (e.g. Itemised, B/F balance), and find out how to make checks against the previous system.

Data Entry Routines

Learn how to record invoices and credit notes. Also learn how to record customer/supplier payments, cash and bank receipts/payments, and journal entries in the nominal ledger. Show Cheque printing.

Error Correction, File Maintenance

Familiarise yourself with the routine for editing or reversing transactions. 

Bank Accounts

Learn how to reconcile your bank accounts.  Understand Credit Card Processing.

Month End, Year End

Discover how to create monthly management reports including budgets; in addition, learn about the month end routine. Learn the year-end routine and how to prepare for a new financial year.

VAT Routines

Learn how to produce and reconcile a VAT Return.

Data Security

Learn why and how to verify data integrity, and how to backup data and restore. 

Level 2

Advanced Routines in TAS BOOKS

Course Aims:

- This course is the second stage of essential training for TAS BOOKS users. It focuses on the more advanced features of TAS BOOKS.

Prerequisites:   

- Attendance on our TAS BOOKS Level 1 course or equivalent.

After this course you will be able to…

…fully benefit from the course by making full use of all time saving routines and more advanced accounting utilities offered by the software.

Who Should Attend?

This course is essential for both operators and managers of companies using TAS BOOKS. Typically, you would attend after having completed Stage 1.

Preparation

You should first attend Level 1: Understanding TAS BOOKS. As with all our courses dealing with accounting software, familiarity with basic business terms such as invoice, VAT, double entry and so on is assumed.

Advanced Data Security

Learn how to operate password protection on various aspects of the package.

Automation of Postings

Learn how to deal with recurring entries such as direct debits and standing orders.

Depreciation of Assets

Learn how to use the Assets Register, and be able to choose how to post depreciation.

Prepayments and Accruals

Look at practical examples of prepayments and accruals.

Invoice Production

Service Invoicing and Credit Notes, Recall saved templates, Posting and Updates

Daily Reporting

Credit Control reports: Statements, Aged Debtors, Letters; Aged Creditors, Remittance Advice Statements; Day Books, Audit Trail; Bank Statement 

Bad Debts and Adjustments

Investigate options for writing off bad debts and their implications for VAT.

Multi-Company Accounting

Learn how to create and open new company files.  

Task Manager

Learn how to use Task Manager and how it interfaces with the other modules.

Level 3

Invoicing and Stock in TAS BOOKS

Course Aims:

- This course is essential for users of the TAS BOOKS advanced versions who deal with invoicing, stock control, stock reporting, and sales & purchase order processing.

Prerequisites:   

- Attendance on our TAS BOOKS Level 1 course or equivalent.

After this course you will be able to…

…take full advantage of the software’s stock, invoicing and order capabilities.  This will help your company be more efficient and organised in its business.

Who Should Attend?

The course is designed for operators and managers as it covers both set-up decisions and day to day operations.

Preparation

Ideally you would have attended both Levels 1 and 2.  Alternatively, you should be very familiar with the accounting aspects of the system. You may also find it useful to think about your likely stock report requirements.

Stock Control

Learn how to plan and maintain stock, create stock records and post opening levels.

Stock Movements

Learn how to record deliveries and adjustments.

Bill of Materials

Discover a facility to create stock items which will become part of an assembly.

Stock Reporting

Learn how to run reports including profit and re-order analysis.

Invoice Production

Investigate the invoice cycle and variations, stock and service invoices, choices for processing, and use of skeleton invoices.   Learn how to calculate VAT and the implications of discounts.   Also, learn how to post to ledgers with essential safeguards.

Sales Order Processing

Look at the sales order cycle and links to other areas of the system.   Learn how to process from entry to despatch, and how to print order documents.

Purchase Order Processing

Look at the purchase order cycle and links to other areas of the system.   Learn how to process from entry to despatch, and how to order documents.

Quotations and Pro-Formas

Learn how to provide quotations and pro-forma invoices for your customers