Advanced Certificate in Computerised Accounting Systems (QuickBooks, Tally & ERP Essentials)
10 weeks (Standard) | 6 weeks ( Intensive )
Study Load: 4 hours per week
Instructor-led
Scheduled classes
Cohort Start Dates
January, April, July, October (2026–2028). Bespoke organisational cohorts available on request.
Earn your credentials
to digitise your accounting, speed up closes and strengthen financial controls with practical system skills.
Cost and Duration
- Tuition (Standard): UGX 700,000
- Tuition (Intensive): UGX 950,000
Description
A practical 8–10 week certificate that trains accountants, finance officers and small business owners to implement and operate leading computerised accounting systems—QuickBooks, Tally—and core ERP finance modules. The course focuses on setup, transaction processing, reconciliations, reporting and internal controls in digital accounting environments.
What You Will Learn (6 modules)
● System selection and setup: chart of accounts, company configuration and user roles.
● QuickBooks fundamentals: invoicing, bank feeds, reconciliations and VAT reporting.
● Tally essentials: ledgers, inventory integration, GST/VAT compliance and statutory reports.
● ERP finance basics: AP/AR, general ledger, fixed assets and month-end close workflows.
● Automation and integrations: bank imports, payroll interfaces and POS connectivity.
● Internal controls in digital systems: segregation of duties, audit trails and access management.
● Reporting and dashboards: custom reports, management dashboards and export workflows.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
● Configure and operate QuickBooks and Tally for typical SME accounting needs.
● Use ERP finance modules to manage AP/AR, GL and fixed assets in an integrated way.
● Perform reconciliations and month-end closes using system tools and automation.
● Design digital internal controls and audit trails to reduce fraud and errors.
● Produce management and statutory reports directly from accounting systems.
Impact
Organisations and participants applying course learning will typically achieve:
● Faster, more accurate financial processing and reduced manual errors.
● Improved compliance and audit readiness through reliable system records.
● Time savings from automation and better visibility into cash flows.
● Stronger financial controls and clearer accountability across finance teams.
Who Can Apply
● Accountants, bookkeepers and finance officers.
● Small business owners and SME managers.
● ERP implementers, IT finance leads and system integrators.
● Auditors and consultants supporting digital finance transformations.
Delivery Model
● Blended: three practical workshops (on-site system labs) + weekly online micro-lessons.
● Practical labs: live QuickBooks and Tally sessions, ERP finance demos and reconciliation clinics.
● Toolkits: setup checklists, chart of accounts templates, reconciliation templates and control matrices.
● Applied assessment: submit a configured company file, a month-end close pack and a control improvement plan.
Some facts about the course
64%
64% of finance leaders say automation enables finance teams to focus more on strategic work rather than manual processing.
Source: Deloitte Global Finance Trends Report
77%
Organizations using cloud accounting software report improved financial visibility and faster access to real-time business information.
Source: Sage Practice of Now Report