Accounting Essentials: Xero + Excel for Business

Accounting Essentials: Xero + Excel for Business

COURSE OVERVIEW

Accounting Essentials: Xero + Excel for Business is a practical 10-hour course designed for learners who want real-world business administration skills. Across two days, students learn how to use Xero and Excel together for invoicing, reconciliations, basic reporting and accurate recordkeeping.

Learn practical accounting workflow skills used in small business offices, community organisations and entry-level bookkeeping roles.

 FEE-FREE*  training is available for this course.

COURSE CONTENT

Day 1: Xero basics, chart of accounts, invoices, bank reconciliation.

Day 2: Excel essentials for business records, reporting, formulas and a linked practice task

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Navigate the Xero dashboard and key menus.
  • Enter and manage contacts, invoices, and bills.
  • Record and reconcile common business transactions.
  • Produce basic financial reports.
  • Apply correct bookkeeping practices in a small business context.

PRE-REQUISISTES

There are no formal entry requirements. However, students should have basic language, literacy, numeracy and computer skills to complete assessments. Access to a computer and internet is required for learning and assessment tasks. Learning resources will be provided.

DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT

Training is delivered face-to-face in a classroom environment at Western Sydney Skills Hub, North Parramatta. Assessments include observation, workbook tasks and completed Xero practice activities.

GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY

You may be eligible for FEE-FREE* training under the Adult and Community Education (ACE) program.

*This training is funded by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria apply.

To check your eligibility, please contact us before enrolling:

📞 02 9687 2072
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Course Value: $300
What is a USI?

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Term Dates
Start Date End Date
Monday, 02 February 2026 Thursday, 02 April 2026
Monday, 20 April 2026 Friday, 03 July 2026
Monday, 20 July 2026 Friday, 25 September 2026
Monday, 12 October 2026 Thursday, 17 December 2026

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