Accounting Classes

One of the most valuable skills in this day and age is accountancy. The backbone of any nation’s economy, accountants are absolutely fundamental to keeping everything running smoothly. What’s more, accountants are in high demand – as an accountant, you can take your pick from jobs with international companies to small family-owned businesses.

The online accounting course with RSM we offer is one of perfect for people who want a new career but don’t have time for a full-time university degree or apprenticeship.

Our aim is to help you take the necessary steps towards an exciting and successful career in accountancy. For the past two years, RSM has been partnering with leading providers of accounting courses. We’re now able to offer a flexible online accounting course that can be completed at your own pace, at your home or anywhere you prefer.

1 What will I learn?

Step 1: On-line learning materials

The following elements will be included as part of your web-based training:

The Foundation Year – A group of introductory lessons designed to give you an overview of accounting and its importance in today’s world.

Managing people and business

The following topics will be included:

Manage your time effectively

Manage a diverse workforce

Manage both your staff and yourself

Market research

How to develop a marketing strategy for your business. 

Financial management - This section will cover the following topics: 

Develop a budget for your business (and keep within this) 

Cost control – how to manage costs when cash flow is an issue 

Working capital management – how to maximise the cash in hand by managing the balance sheet correctly and effectively. 

 Purchasing control – covering issues such as fixed price contracts, tenders and setting up effective purchasing procedures. 

Developing a business plan – how to use the skills from your online training to develop a realistic business plan for your own business. 

Financial management – accounting for non-accountants (This section will cover the following topics: 

Developing financial statements for your business 

Cash flow management 

Budgeting and forecasting – ensuring funds are available when needed. 

Inventory management – reducing overheads and maximising cash flow. 

Performance management - How to keep track of the performance of your staff by developing effective performance appraisals, managing team projects effectively amongst other things. 

2  What will I need to do?

When completing your online course, you’ll be required to: 

Work from home, on the internet. You can work from home or any other place you like; however, it is important that you can access a computer and have an email address. The easiest way to do this is by purchasing a laptop or desktop computer of some kind, but any device that can connect to the internet will do.

Comprehend all the information provided. You will receive over 100 pages of material to work your way through, so it is very important that you apply yourself and grasp the content firmly. Keep in mind that all of the materials provided are interactive, so there’s a lot to learn and what you’re reading is presented in a simple and easy to understand way.

3  Why should I choose RSM?

RSM is one of Ireland’s leading providers of accountancy training, having graduated over 90% of Ireland’s Chartered Accountants since its establishment. RSM has been providing accountancy training for over 15 years, and we’re now one of the largest and most successful providers in the country and we’re proud of the success that our students have achieved.

Our students have gone on to obtain employment in some of Ireland’s most prestigious companies – including:

· Ernst & Young  (EY)  (formerly Grant Thornton)  · KPMG  · PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) · Finglas Group · Bank of Ireland · An Post · ESB · Allied Irish Banks (AIB) 

We adhere to a strict code of conduct which is outlined in our website. We do not accept money from students in return for preferential access to employment. As a self-funding provider of education, RSM relies solely on fees from students to run its business. It also complies with standards set by the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI) and is regulated by the Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

4 What will I need for this?

All you need for this course is a laptop with internet access, a phone line and an email address that you can log into. You don’t need any previous training or qualifications to start the course - all of our modules have been designed so that anyone, regardless of their background, can begin it.

You don’t need to travel to class or lecture, everything is done over the internet so you can do your course wherever you want. You get unlimited support throughout the duration of the course, so if you get stuck with anything at all, just ask.

5 Does this cost any extra?

The course is free. Your only costs will be the cost of purchasing any books that we advise, and associated costs such as postage etc...

6 How long will it take me ?

The online accounting course is designed in such a way to offer flexibility without compromising on quality. We allow students up to five years to complete all the modules in total. This means that some students can complete their course in approximately 5 months, whereas others may require 6 months to complete - whatever you choose to do is up to you.

7 What's included?

The course comprises 100 modules of material divided into 16 sections. Each section comprises around 6-10 modules and takes approximately 20-30 minutes each per module. To see a full outline of the content go to www.rsmaccounting.ie .  Each module has multiple choices so that you can learn at your own pace, on your own time and in the way that suits you best. Each module is fully interactive, meaning there’s always something for you to do.

8 What are the next steps?

To get started on your management accounting course please contact us today. You can call or email anytime at 1800 6683135 or info@rsmaccounting.ie .  Alternatively you can visit our website www.rsmaccounting.ie . On our website, you can register for your free trial and find out more about the business support centre and much more besides.

Conclusion

With the rapid growth of technology, the world is becoming more and more connected. We are all becoming more reliant on our mobile devices and this is the future of business. We all have to adapt our businesses so that they can be done from anywhere. It allows us to run our business easier and in a better way. This is what we have been doing with our service for the past few years now, you can register at www.expert-coaching.com right away where we give you full training on how to start your own business through online courses as well as a mentoring program which will help guide you along your journey towards success.