What you’ll learn

• How to record daily sales and expenses for UAE-based small businesses

• The difference between cash and credit payments, and how to track both

• How to prepare and issue VAT-compliant invoices and receipts

• How to organize business files, reconcile bank and cash records

• The basics of UAE accounting terms and how to prepare for your accountant

• How to apply this knowledge to roles in salons, groceries, gyms, or any admin/assistant finance job

Course Requirements

• No prior accounting or bookkeeping experience required

• Just basic English and the willingness to learn step-by-step

• A notebook or Excel/Google Sheets for practice (optional)

Who this course is for

• Grade 12 Commerce students and freshers in the UAE

• Jobseekers aiming for bookkeeping, admin, or assistant accountant roles

• Family business helpers managing basic finances

• Beginner freelancers who want to offer bookkeeping services

• Anyone in the UAE who wants to understand practical accounting with examples from local businesses

Course Description

Want to learn bookkeeping from scratch – using real examples from UAE salons, groceries, and shops?

This course was designed for absolute beginners who want to understand and apply accounting concepts in a small UAE business. Whether you’re a student, a family business helper, or a jobseeker looking to gain skills for an assistant accountant or admin role — this is your perfect starting point.

What’s inside this course?

Over 6 simple, practical modules, you’ll learn:

• Daily recordkeeping using a cashbook (paper or Excel)

• How to issue VAT-compliant invoices and record customer payments

• Expense tracking methods for small businesses

• Understanding assets, liabilities, income, and expenses

• How to do monthly checklists, organize files, and prep for your accountant

Each lesson includes:

• Beginner-friendly explanations

• Examples based on real UAE business types

• Easy-to-follow slides

• Practice activities and quizzes

• Printable templates and checklists

Why take this course?

Unlike theory-heavy accounting courses, this one is:

• Short and practical (finish in under 5 hours)

• Built for the UAE — with relevant taxes, currency, and business examples

• Perfect for jobseekers in finance, admin, or retail

• A great first step into accounting careers or entrepreneurship

¿Para quién es este curso?

• Grade 12 Commerce students and freshers in the UAE
• Jobseekers aiming for bookkeeping, admin, or assistant accountant roles
• Family business helpers managing basic finances
• Beginner freelancers who want to offer bookkeeping services
• Anyone in the UAE who wants to understand practical accounting with examples from local businesses