Overview
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
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
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)
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
Joseph Varghese
Hello, and welcome! I'm an experienced Accountancy educator and digital course creator, dedicated to making practical accounting skills accessible and easy to understand. I focus on delivering clear, real-world learning designed to support beginners, jobseekers, and aspiring professionals. My courses are crafted to simplify complex topics and help learners build confidence—one step, one skill at a time. Let’s make accounting simple—and useful—for your career goals.