Payroll and Computerised Accounts

Code BBEDV
Level 6
Duration 12 weeks
Delivery Online
Credits 10

Location Waterford
Campus Cork Road

Next Intake September 2026
Application Status Opens June for Sept start
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This module focuses on the basics required to understand and use computerised Payroll and Financial Accounting Systems for Small Businesses.
The Payroll aspect of the course will cover Setting up Payroll; Processing Payroll and Report generating.
The Financial Accounting aspect of the course will cover Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Nominal Ledger, Banking, VAT and Reporting.
The course also includes an introduction to Double-Entry Bookkeeping and an overview of personal taxation.

Delivery

Online classes will take place live online every Monday from 7-10 pm for 12 weeks. Classes are not recorded.

Qualification

Module, 10 ECTS credits

Assessment

The assessment is by continuous assessment to be completed by the student in their own time

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to

Set up and Prepare Financial Accounts to Trial Balance Stage
Set up and Process Payroll on a weekly or monthly basis

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Year 1

Semester 1	Semester 2

M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject

Year 2

Semester 3	Semester 4

M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject

Year 3

Semester 5	Semester 6

M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject

Year 4

Semester 7	Semester 8

M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject

Leaving Certificate or equivalent; or mature student.

The module will enable participants to engage with most of the basic accounting processes required by a business. It is suitable for people who want to re-engage in the workforce, change career path or apply the knowledge in their own or family business. Some students continue to study for a formal accountancy qualification afterwards.