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 computer 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.
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.
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 2 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 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
Look at practical examples of prepayments and accruals.
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
