Practical Accounting for Small UAE Businesses, Learn real bookkeeping skills using UAE-based examples – perfect for beginners and jobseekers!.
Course Description
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
