Module 1: Accounting Foundations & Digital Transformation

• Introduction to accounting principles and concepts
• Understanding the accounting cycle
• Manual vs computerized accounting
• Navigating QuickBooks environment
• Setting up the workspace and preferences

Outcome: Strong foundation in both accounting and the system environment

Module 2: Company Setup & System Configuration

• Creating a company file from scratch
• Designing a professional chart of accounts
• User roles, access control, and audit trails

Outcome: Ability to fully configure a business accounting system

Module 3: Sales Cycle & Customer Management

• Customer setup and categorization
• Creating invoices and receipts
• Recording payments and credit sales
• Managing accounts receivable
• Customer statements and follow-ups

Outcome: Efficient management of business revenue streams

Module 4: Purchase Cycle & Expense Management

• Vendor/supplier setup
• Recording bills and expenses
• Managing accounts payable
• Purchase orders and expense tracking
• Cost control strategies

Outcome: Strong supplier and expense management skills

Module 5: Banking, Cash & Reconciliation

• Managing bank accounts in QuickBooks
• Recording transactions (cash, bank, mobile money)
• Bank reconciliation (real-life scenarios)
• Petty cash management systems

Outcome: Accurate financial tracking and fraud/error prevention

Module 6: Payroll & Tax Compliance (Uganda Context)

• Payroll setup and employee records
• Salary processing and payslip generation
• PAYE, NSSF, and statutory deductions
• Tax reporting basics and compliance

Outcome: Ability to manage payroll and meet compliance requirements

Module 7: Financial Reporting & Business Insights

• Profit & Loss Statement
• Balance Sheet
• Cash Flow Statement
• Budgeting and forecasting basics
• Financial analysis for decision-making

Outcome: Turning numbers into actionable business insights

Module 8: Advanced Features & Capstone Project

• Inventory and stock tracking
• Budget creation and monitoring
• Data backup, security, and system maintenance
• Troubleshooting and error handling
• Documentation of repair work

Capstone Project

• Set up a complete company
• Record full business transactions
• Perform reconciliation
• Generate and interpret reports
• Present findings like a professional accountant