Sage 50 Certification Course

Course Level: Beginner
Duration: 10 Hrs 2 Min
Total Videos: 216 On-demand Videos

This comprehensive Sage 50 Certification Course is designed to enhance your accounting skills, offering in-depth training on one of the industry's most respected accounting systems. Ideal for aspiring or current accountants, this course will equip you with the expertise to effectively manage a company's accounting infrastructure, increasing your employability and opening up new job opportunities.

Learning Objectives

01

Understand the basic features and navigation of Sage 50 2013 software.

02

Learn to manage vendor and customer accounts effectively using Sage 50.

03

Gain skills to setup and manage inventory and services on Sage 50.

04

Acquire proficiency in handling employee payroll and other related services.

05

Understand the banking features in Sage 50, including check writing, account reconciliation, and financial analysis.

06

Learn critical maintenance tasks like data backup, system checks, and company maintenance.

07

Master the setup and management of various entities like customers, jobs, vendors, inventory, and employees.

08

Learn to generate and interpret various forms and reports for effective business decision making.

Course Description

Master the art of financial management with our comprehensive Sage 50 Certification Course. Designed for both accounting professionals seeking to enhance their skills and individuals looking to establish a career in accounting, this course equips you with in-depth understanding and proficiency in the Sage 50 software, one of the most respected and widely used accounting systems in the industry. With a focus on practical learning, this course will help you to manage everything from basic invoicing to complex bank reconciliations, profit and loss management, and chart of accounts with confidence and ease.

Our Sage 50 Certification Course is meticulously structured into 21 detailed modules, each focusing on a different aspect of the Sage 50 software. Starting from the basics, you will gradually progress to more advanced topics like inventory management, employee setup, banking tasks, and security setup, among others. Each module culminates with a review section to reinforce your learning and ensure a strong grasp of the concepts. By the end of this course, you will be proficient in all areas of account management, including sales and purchase order processing, stock control, and project management.

This Sage 50 Certification Course is more than just a training program. It’s an investment in your career that validates your proficiency in using the Sage 50 software and demonstrates your ability to effectively manage a company’s accounting infrastructure. This will undoubtedly enhance your employability and present you with new job opportunities. So, take this step towards advancing your accounting career and enroll in our Sage 50 Certification Course today.

Who Benefits From This Course

  • Individuals seeking a comprehensive understanding of Sage 50 software.
  • Finance professionals aiming to enhance their proficiency in accounting software.
  • Small business owners looking to manage their own accounting and payroll.
  • Accounting students looking to expand their skill set with practical software experience.
  • Bookkeepers aiming to leverage the Sage 50 platform for efficient financial management.
  • Professionals preparing for the Sage 50 certification exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sage 50 software and why is it important in the field of accounting?
Sage 50 is a widely-used accounting software that helps businesses to manage their financial tasks efficiently. It offers features like invoicing, cash flow management, inventory management, budgeting, and bank reconciliation. These capabilities are central to the role of an accountant or finance professional. Having a strong understanding and proficiency in using Sage 50 can significantly enhance your competence and efficiency in managing accounting tasks, thereby making you more valuable to your current employer or more attractive to potential employers.
What skills can I gain from a Sage 50 certification course?
A Sage 50 certification course can equip you with both basic and advanced accounting skills. These include managing charts of accounts, invoicing, bank reconciliation, profit and loss management, inventory management, employee setup, banking tasks, file handling, budgeting, and security setup. The training also covers sales and purchase order processing, stock control, project management, and foreign trading tools. Essentially, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of how to use the Sage 50 software to manage a company's accounting infrastructure effectively.
How can a Sage 50 certification enhance my career prospects?
A Sage 50 certification can significantly enhance your career prospects in the field of accounting. It validates your proficiency in using one of the most respected and widely-used accounting systems in the industry, demonstrating to potential employers that you have the skills needed to manage a company's accounting infrastructure effectively. This can increase your employability, open up new job opportunities, and potentially lead to career advancement.
What are some common job roles that require Sage 50 expertise?
Job roles that commonly require Sage 50 expertise include accountants, finance managers, bookkeepers, financial analysts, and accounting clerks. Companies across various industries use Sage 50 to manage their financial tasks, so having a certification in this software can potentially open up opportunities in a wide range of sectors. Moreover, as an accounting professional, having Sage 50 expertise can give you an edge over others in the job market.
Is understanding Sage 50 software beneficial for small business owners or entrepreneurs?
Yes, understanding Sage 50 software can be highly beneficial for small business owners or entrepreneurs. Sage 50 is an excellent tool for managing various financial tasks like invoicing, inventory management, bank reconciliation, and budgeting, which are crucial for running a business efficiently. Moreover, having proficiency in this software can help you gain better control over your business's financial health, enabling you to make informed decisions that can contribute to your business's growth and success.

Included In This Course

Module 1: Sage 50 2013

  •    Course Overview-Part1
  •    Course Overview-Part2
  •    Course Overview-Part3
  •    Course Overview-Part4
  •    New Features-Part1
  •    New Features-Part2
  •    New Features-Part3
  •    Quick Tab Menu Overview
  •    Business Status-Part1
  •    Business Status-Part2
  •    Customer And Sales
  •    Vendors And Purchases
  •    Inventory And Services
  •    Employees And Services
  •    Banking
  •    System-Part 1
  •    System-Part2
  •    Quick Tab Menu Review
  •    Sage 50 Menu Overview-Part1
  •    Sage 50 Menu Overview-Part 2
  •    Sage 50 Menu Overview-Part3
  •    Sage 50 Menu Overview-Part 4
  •    Sage 50 Menu Overview-Part5
  •    Sage 50 Menu Overview-Part6
  •    Sage 50 Menu Overview-Part7

Module 2: Sage 50 Basics

  •    Sage 50 Available Products
  •    Accounts Payable Features
  •    Vendors And Purchases-Part 1
  •    Vendors And Purchases-Part 2
  •    Vendors And Purchases-Part 3
  •    Vendors And Purchases-Part 4
  •    Vendors And Purchases-Part 5
  •    Vendors And Purchases-Part 6
  •    Accounts Payable Review
  •    Accounts Receivable Review
  •    Customer And Sales Menu
  •    Customers
  •    Jobs
  •    Sales Taxes
  •    Quotes And Proposals
  •    Sales Orders
  •    Invoices
  •    Finance Charges Basics
  •    Receive Money
  •    Bank Accounts
  •    Printing Statements
  •    Credits And Returns
  •    Accounts Receivable Report
  •    Basics Review

Module 3: Inventory

  •    Inventory And Services Overview
  •    Inventory Items-Part 1
  •    Inventory Items-Part 2
  •    Company Services
  •    Assemblies and Prices
  •    Purchase Orders
  •    Receiving Inventory Shipping And Tracking
  •    Inventory Count And Adjustments
  •    Inventory Reports
  •    Inventory Review

Module 4: Employee

  •    Employees And Payroll Overview
  •    Employees And Users-Part 1
  •    Employees And Users-Part 2
  •    1099's
  •    Payroll Setup
  •    Time And Expense Tickets
  •    Direct Deposit And Printing Payroll Checks
  •    Forms And Void Checks
  •    Employees Module Review

Module 5: Banking

  •    Banking Features Overview
  •    Write Checks
  •    Account Register
  •    Analysis Tools-Part 1
  •    Analysis Tools-Part 2
  •    Chart Of Accounts
  •    Receive Money And Bank Deposits-Part 1
  •    Receive Money And Bank Deposits-Part 2
  •    Enter Bills Pay Bills And Electronic Bill Pay
  •    Reconcile Accounts
  •    General Journal Entries
  •    Void Checks And Reports
  •    Banking Module Review

Module 6: Maintenance

  •    Automatic Backup
  •    BackUp Data-Part 1
  •    BackUp Data-Part 2
  •    Automatic Backup
  •    Restore Data
  •    Data Maintenance
  •    System Checks
  •    Company Maintenance
  •    Data Integrity
  •    Maintenance Review

Module 7: File Handling

  •    Attaching Documents
  •    Attaching And Managing Documents
  •    File Handling Review

Module 8: Manager

  •    Analysis Managers
  •    Cash Flow Manager-Part 1
  •    Cash Flow Manager-Part 2
  •    Cash Flow Manager-Part 3
  •    Collection Manager
  •    Payment Manager
  •    Financial Manager
  •    Manager Review

Module 9: Jobs

  •    MaintainingJobs
  •    CreatingJobs-Part 1
  •    Creating Jobs-Part 2
  •    Managing Jobs
  •    Jobs Review

Module 10: Budgets

  •    Maintain Budgets
  •    Creating And Managing Budgets-Part 1
  •    Creating And Managing Budgets-Part 2
  •    Budgets Module Review

Module 11: Charts of Accounts

  •    Maintain Chart Of Accounts
  •    Creating Accounts
  •    Accounts List-Part 1
  •    Accounts List-Part 2
  •    Chart Of Accounts Review

Module 12: Accounts Management

  •    Maintain Customers And Prospects
  •    Adding Customers And Prospects
  •    Accounts Aging
  •    Payment Methods
  •    Managing A Customer Account
  •    Accounts Management Review

Module 13: Customer Setup

  •    Customer Setup Guide
  •    Customer Setup-Part 1
  •    Customer Setup-Part 2
  •    Customer Setup-Part 3
  •    Customer Beginning Balance
  •    Customer Account Defaults
  •    Sales Tax
  •    Statement And Invoice Defaults
  •    Customer Setup Review

Module 14: Jobs Setup

  •    Jobs Setup Guide
  •    Jobs Setup
  •    Jobs Change Order
  •    Job Ledger
  •    Job Profitability Report-Part 1
  •    Job Profitability Report-Part 2
  •    Job Defaults
  •    Jobs Beginning Balances
  •    Jobs Setup Review

Module 15: Vendor Setup

  •    Vendors Setup Guide
  •    Vendor Setup-Part 1
  •    Vendor Setup-Part 2
  •    Vendor Setup-Part 3
  •    Vendor Setup-Part 4
  •    Vendor Beginning Balances
  •    Vendor Default
  •    Vendor Setup Review

Module 16: Inventory Setup

  •    Inventory And Services Items Setup
  •    Adding And Managing Inventory And Service Items-Part 1
  •    Adding And Managing Inventory And Service Items-Part 2
  •    Adding And Managing Inventory And Service Items-Part 3
  •    Adding And Managing Inventory And Service Items-Part 4
  •    Quantities On Hand
  •    Inventory And Service Items Default Setup
  •    Inventory Setup Review

Module 17: Employee Setup

  •    Employees Setup Guide
  •    Employee Payroll Settings
  •    Payroll Options Settings
  •    Company Information Setting
  •    Benefits Settings-Part 1
  •    Benefits Settings-Part 2
  •    Payroll Taxes And Place Order Settings
  •    Employee Setup
  •    Salary History Setup
  •    Employees Default Setup
  •    Employee Setup Review

Module 18: Security Setup

  •    Security Setup Guide
  •    Setup Security
  •    Set Up Users
  •    User Security Setup
  •    User List Rights And Permissions
  •    Setup Guide Next Steps
  •    Security Review

Module 19: ACTI Link

  •    Sage 50 ACT
  •    Sage ACT Link
  •    ACT Accounting Link Setup
  •    Creating And Editing Contact Links-Part 1
  •    Creating And Editing Contact Links-Part 2
  •    Creating And Editing Contact Links-Part 3
  •    Contact Link Updates Options
  •    ACT! Link Review

Module 20: Task Overview

  •    Tasks Menu
  •    Quotes Sales Orders And Proposals-Part 1
  •    Quotes Sales Orders And Proposals-Part 2
  •    Quotes Sales Orders And Proposals-Part 3
  •    Sales Invoicing And Time Expenses
  •    Shipments
  •    Receipts
  •    Finance Charges
  •    Select For Deposit
  •    Credit Memos
  •    Select For Purchase Orders-Part 1
  •    Select For Purchase Orders-Part 2
  •    Bills And Payments-Part 1
  •    Bills And Payments-Part 2
  •    Account Register
  •    Time And Expense
  •    Select For Payroll Entry
  •    General Journal Entry
  •    Asemblies
  •    Account Reconciliation And Void Checks
  •    Write Letters And Action Items
  •    System Tasks
  •    Tasks Overview Review

Module 21: Forms, Reports, and Recap

  •    Reports And Forms
  •    Form Types And Sample Forms-Part 1
  •    Form Types And Sample Forms-Part 2
  •    Form Types And Sample Forms-Part 3
  •    Reports-Part 1
  •    Reports-Part 2
  •    Reports-Part 3
  •    Reports-Part 4
  •    Reports-Part 5
  •    Services
  •    Program Review