Combined Business and Accounting Basics Diploma

Basic Accounting Certificate Course

The Accounting Course offers students the necessary information required to manage your business better or begin a career in the financial industry in the United Kingdom.

This online training course provides students with instruction that will put you on the path to beginning a career as a successful accountant.

Accounting plays a critical role in maintaining and processing the important financial information that helps to operate a profitable business. This is a wide subject that focuses not only on accounting records, but on bookkeeping, taxes and on all aspects of finance. In order to prepare you in this regard, this course offers you a comprehensive overview of what you can expect from your career in accounting and finance.

As this is an online training course students have the ability to study curriculum whenever and wherever it is convenient for them. Many enrolled students are still able to work full time and maintain an active lifestyle.

Our study material is easily accessed across any device with an internet connection with online support available while you train. After successful completion of this course and a multiple choice exam, you will be awarded your certificate.

For a small cost, we can post the certificate for you, or you can download and print it from home.

What you will learn

  • An introduction into the importance of accounting
  • A look at four ways to structure your business
  • How to deal with relevant government bodies, registering and filing
  • The benefits of a business bank account
  • How to set up a business bank account
  • Evaluating funding sources for your business
  • Dealing with money from customers
  • How to keep track of business costs and tax relief
  • The essentials of recordkeeping and bookkeeping
  • How to deal with taxes
  • Employing staff
  • Taking money out of your business
  • How to read the profits, cash and ratios in your accounts
  • Using forecasting methods to plan for the future
  • How to know if you need an accountant
  • Ethical practices of an accountant

Business Basics Diploma Course

Have you always dreamed of starting your own business? Do you need the skills and knowledge to start your own business and achieve success? Have you finished school and are thinking of entering the business world and want to boost your career from the start? Then this Business Course from New Skills Academy may be what you are looking for.

The business diploma course is made up of sixteen modules. These modules are brimming with valuable information that you can use straight away in your working day. Overall the sixteen modules take around ten hours to complete, each module taking you between fifteen to thirty minutes.

Learn about branding, setting goals and financial, learn everything you need to know to start or grow your own business. You will gain a lifetime access to the course modules, so you can refer back to them at any time.

Enjoy the convenience of online learning, where you can study at your own pace using any device from anywhere, as long as you have internet access.

What you will learn

  • Starting your own business, where to begin, generating ideas and personal qualifies you are going to need.
  • Understanding the importance of a business plan and how to start your own.
  • Researching into your business market and how to identify your target audience.
  • What is branding, how to use branding and how it will effect your business moving forward.
  • How to set goals and tackle issues.
  • Understanding financing and options available. Identify how much money you will need to start up your business along with what you need to give in return.
  • Understanding cash flow, accounts and bookkeeping. Learn how to budget, how to keep track of invoices and payments.
  • Get a firm understanding of marketing and social media and how you can use these to boost your business moving forward. Learn how to market your business on a tight budget and what considerations to factor into your marketing decisions.
  • How to source and manage staff. What you need to do to keep them motivated. Also learn the importance of training.
  • Learn the legal issues which could affect your business moving forward.
  • Get the low-down on tax and what taxes you will be accountable for. Also get some tips and advice to make tax an easy and stress free process within your company.
  • Identify with your insurance needs. Get a good understanding of business insurance and what costs you may incur if you don't have the right insurance in place at all times.
  • Learn how technology can help you grow your business. Identify what technology you need, how not to overpay for essential technology and things you should be aware of at all times.
  • Identify what business ethics is and how it relates to your business. You will also learn how to operate effectively and how business ethics identifies how you are perceived.
  • Know why you need a website, what to include and how to market it effectively.
  • Know when it's time to grow your business, know the pitfalls and how to deal with the future.

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!

This is a bundle course, and contains the following courses:

Basic Accounting Certificate Course

The Accounting Course offers students the necessary information required to manage your business better or begin a career in the financial industry in the United Kingdom. This online training course provides students with instruction that will put you on the path to beginning a career as a successful accountant. Accounting plays a critical role in maintaining and processing the important financial information that helps to operate a profitable business. This is a wide subject that focuses not only on accounting records but also on bookkeeping, taxes and on all aspects of finance. In order to prepare you in this regard, this course offers you a comprehensive overview of what you can expect from your career in accounting and finance.

Introduction to the Accounting Course

As this is an online training course students have the ability to study curriculum whenever and wherever it is convenient for them. Many enrolled students are still able to work full time and maintain an active lifestyle. Our study material is easily accessed across any device with an internet connection with online support available while you train. After successful completion of this course and a multiple-choice exam, you will be awarded your certificate. For a small cost, we can post the certificate for you, or you can download and print it from home.

What You Will Learn

The accounting diploma course prepares students for a career in the financial industry by offering a comprehensive overview of accounting and finance. This course will cover:

  • An introduction into the importance of accounting
  • A look at four ways to structure your business
  • How to deal with relevant government bodies, registering and filing
  • The benefits of a business bank account
  • How to set up a business bank account
  • Evaluating funding sources for your business
  • Dealing with money from customers
  • How to keep track of business costs and tax relief
  • The essentials of recordkeeping and bookkeeping
  • How to deal with taxes
  • Employing staff
  • Taking money out of your business
  • How to read the profits, cash and ratios in your accounts
  • Using forecasting methods to plan for the future
  • How to know if you need an accountant
  • Ethical practices of an accountant

Benefits of the Accounting Diploma

The Accounting Diploma offers students a variety of benefits. These include the following:

  • The convenience of studying from home, or anywhere with an internet connection.
  • The ability to study at your own pace. There is no time limit for this course, so if it takes days, weeks or months, you can still complete your studies.
  • Study material that is available across any device with an internet connection including computers, tablets or mobile phones.
  • Convenient easy to manage course modules that make studying more enjoyable.
  • Online support available to help keep you focused while you study.
  • The opportunity to learn using a comprehensive syllabus that assists you in acquiring the knowledge necessary to start your career in accounting.
  • Improving your prospects while you apply for work in the financial industry.
  • After successful course completion, you will earn a certified and recognised diploma.
  • An affordable pricing structure.

Business Basics Diploma Course

Have you always dreamed of starting your own business? Do you need the skills and knowledge to start your own business and achieve success? Have you finished school and are thinking of entering the business world and want to boost your career from the start? Then this course from New Skills Academy may be what you are looking for.

Introduction to the Business Basics Diploma Course

The Business Basics Diploma course is made up of sixteen modules. These modules are brimming with valuable information that you can use straight away in your working day. Overall the sixteen modules take around ten hours to complete, each module taking you between fifteen to thirty minutes. Learn about branding, setting goals and finances, and everything you need to know to start or grow your own business.

You will gain lifetime access to the course modules, so you can refer back to them at any time. Enjoy the convenience of online learning, where you can study at your own pace using any device from anywhere, as long as you have internet access.

What you will learn

This certified course with sixteen modules is going to teach you everything you need to know when in business. The modules comprise the following:

  • Starting your own business, where to begin, generating ideas and personal qualities you are going to need.
  • Understanding the importance of a business plan and how to start your own.
  • Researching into your business market and how to identify your target audience.
  • What is branding, how to use branding and how it will affect your business moving forward.
  • How to set goals and tackle issues.
  • Understanding financing and options available. Identify how much money you will need to start up your business along with what you need to give in return.
  • Understanding cash flow, accounts and bookkeeping. Learn how to budget, how to keep track of invoices and payments.
  • Get a firm understanding of marketing and social media and how you can use these to boost your business moving forward. Learn how to market your business on a tight budget and what considerations to factor into your marketing decisions.
  • How to source and manage staff. What you need to do to keep them motivated. Also learn the importance of training.
  • Learn the legal issues which could affect your business moving forward.
  • Get the low-down on tax and what taxes you will be accountable for. Also, get some tips and advice to make tax an easy and stress-free process within your company.
  • Identify your insurance needs. Get a good understanding of business insurance and what costs you may incur if you don't have the right insurance in place at all times.
  • Learn how technology can help you grow your business. Identify what technology you need, how not to overpay for essential technology and things you should be aware of at all times.
  • Identify what business ethics is and how it relates to your business. You will also learn how to operate effectively and how business ethics identifies how you are perceived.
  • Know why you need a website, what to include and how to market it effectively.
  • Know when it's time to grow your business, know the pitfalls and how to deal with the future.

Benefits of the Course

This course is brimming with valuable information, tips and strategies you can use each and every day. The benefits of taking this course include:

  • Study online
  • Study at your own pace as you have the time
  • Study in the convenience of your own home
  • Gain the skills you need to start your own successful business
  • Fast track your career
  • Enjoy online support throughout your studies
  • Compatible on all devices
  • Enjoy lifetime access to the easy to manage modules
  • Download and print your certificate on successful completion of the course and test
  • Each module only takes around thirty minutes to complete
  • Seventy percent pass rate secures you a certification and the knowledge you need to start and grow your own business moving forward.
  • Improve your knowledge and skill
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Combined Business and Accounting Basics Diploma

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 0 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 0 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 0 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 22 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

Amazing course, great for people that never have time to go to college or evening classes. So easy to complete online and step by step instructions to help you. Will definitely be doing another course after this.

I’m starting my own business and this course will help me get started as it states all the things I need to know and to be aware of. I can’t wait until I have completed this as this will be a new chapter in my life. You have no time limit on this course which is great as I have a very busy life but this course gives you no pressure.

Would recommend this to anyone.

Megan Atkins

This course was super fun and so easy to follow.

I loved the convenience of learning everywhere, I could use my phone or tablet and do the course in the car, breaks while at work or in the privacy of my living room. The videos were wonderful and the worksheets helped so much as well... I'm more confident in myself now :)

Tara Ireland

Sophie Mellor

Amazing course, very easy to do within your own space of time. Very helpful, would highly recommend to anyone and everyone. This has helped me a lot to gain more knowledge and more experience in this field to help me later on in life. The course is user friendly and very straight forward. Provides you with up to date information and real life situations if anything was to happen and makes you feel like you are already working in the field and have the experience you need. The course also has an online tutor to help you at all times!

Rijul Mehan

I've been out of the educational loop for the past five years now and was a little worried about starting a new course. All I can say is I certainly had nothing to worry about! Everything was set out so clearly for me to read and it was one of the most informative courses I've ever taken. I've soaked everything in like a sponge! You can't beat knowing you've got all the information sat waiting for you whenever you need a quick recap. Thank you New Skills Academy, my future can now begin thanks to you! I can't wait to get started!

Kirsty Brookes

The course is simple and easy to follow, the videos are a great way to see it all in action, the pictures are a great way for you to get some inspiration too especially with the nail art. I have referred this course to a friend already.

Lindsay Todd

Duration:
22 hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Approved by:
CPD

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images 

Cost:
$180.00

Basic Accounting Certificate Course

The Accounting Course offers students the necessary information required to manage your business better or begin a career in the financial industry in the United Kingdom.

This online training course provides students with instruction that will put you on the path to beginning a career as a successful accountant.

Accounting plays a critical role in maintaining and processing the important financial information that helps to operate a profitable business. This is a wide subject that focuses not only on accounting records, but on bookkeeping, taxes and on all aspects of finance. In order to prepare you in this regard, this course offers you a comprehensive overview of what you can expect from your career in accounting and finance.

As this is an online training course students have the ability to study curriculum whenever and wherever it is convenient for them. Many enrolled students are still able to work full time and maintain an active lifestyle.

Our study material is easily accessed across any device with an internet connection with online support available while you train. After successful completion of this course and a multiple choice exam, you will be awarded your certificate.

For a small cost, we can post the certificate for you, or you can download and print it from home.

What you will learn

  • An introduction into the importance of accounting
  • A look at four ways to structure your business
  • How to deal with relevant government bodies, registering and filing
  • The benefits of a business bank account
  • How to set up a business bank account
  • Evaluating funding sources for your business
  • Dealing with money from customers
  • How to keep track of business costs and tax relief
  • The essentials of recordkeeping and bookkeeping
  • How to deal with taxes
  • Employing staff
  • Taking money out of your business
  • How to read the profits, cash and ratios in your accounts
  • Using forecasting methods to plan for the future
  • How to know if you need an accountant
  • Ethical practices of an accountant

Business Basics Diploma Course

Have you always dreamed of starting your own business? Do you need the skills and knowledge to start your own business and achieve success? Have you finished school and are thinking of entering the business world and want to boost your career from the start? Then this Business Course from New Skills Academy may be what you are looking for.

The business diploma course is made up of sixteen modules. These modules are brimming with valuable information that you can use straight away in your working day. Overall the sixteen modules take around ten hours to complete, each module taking you between fifteen to thirty minutes.

Learn about branding, setting goals and financial, learn everything you need to know to start or grow your own business. You will gain a lifetime access to the course modules, so you can refer back to them at any time.

Enjoy the convenience of online learning, where you can study at your own pace using any device from anywhere, as long as you have internet access.

What you will learn

  • Starting your own business, where to begin, generating ideas and personal qualifies you are going to need.
  • Understanding the importance of a business plan and how to start your own.
  • Researching into your business market and how to identify your target audience.
  • What is branding, how to use branding and how it will effect your business moving forward.
  • How to set goals and tackle issues.
  • Understanding financing and options available. Identify how much money you will need to start up your business along with what you need to give in return.
  • Understanding cash flow, accounts and bookkeeping. Learn how to budget, how to keep track of invoices and payments.
  • Get a firm understanding of marketing and social media and how you can use these to boost your business moving forward. Learn how to market your business on a tight budget and what considerations to factor into your marketing decisions.
  • How to source and manage staff. What you need to do to keep them motivated. Also learn the importance of training.
  • Learn the legal issues which could affect your business moving forward.
  • Get the low-down on tax and what taxes you will be accountable for. Also get some tips and advice to make tax an easy and stress free process within your company.
  • Identify with your insurance needs. Get a good understanding of business insurance and what costs you may incur if you don't have the right insurance in place at all times.
  • Learn how technology can help you grow your business. Identify what technology you need, how not to overpay for essential technology and things you should be aware of at all times.
  • Identify what business ethics is and how it relates to your business. You will also learn how to operate effectively and how business ethics identifies how you are perceived.
  • Know why you need a website, what to include and how to market it effectively.
  • Know when it's time to grow your business, know the pitfalls and how to deal with the future.

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!

This is a bundle course, and contains the following courses:

Basic Accounting Certificate Course

The Accounting Course offers students the necessary information required to manage your business better or begin a career in the financial industry in the United Kingdom. This online training course provides students with instruction that will put you on the path to beginning a career as a successful accountant. Accounting plays a critical role in maintaining and processing the important financial information that helps to operate a profitable business. This is a wide subject that focuses not only on accounting records but also on bookkeeping, taxes and on all aspects of finance. In order to prepare you in this regard, this course offers you a comprehensive overview of what you can expect from your career in accounting and finance.

Introduction to the Accounting Course

As this is an online training course students have the ability to study curriculum whenever and wherever it is convenient for them. Many enrolled students are still able to work full time and maintain an active lifestyle. Our study material is easily accessed across any device with an internet connection with online support available while you train. After successful completion of this course and a multiple-choice exam, you will be awarded your certificate. For a small cost, we can post the certificate for you, or you can download and print it from home.

What You Will Learn

The accounting diploma course prepares students for a career in the financial industry by offering a comprehensive overview of accounting and finance. This course will cover:

  • An introduction into the importance of accounting
  • A look at four ways to structure your business
  • How to deal with relevant government bodies, registering and filing
  • The benefits of a business bank account
  • How to set up a business bank account
  • Evaluating funding sources for your business
  • Dealing with money from customers
  • How to keep track of business costs and tax relief
  • The essentials of recordkeeping and bookkeeping
  • How to deal with taxes
  • Employing staff
  • Taking money out of your business
  • How to read the profits, cash and ratios in your accounts
  • Using forecasting methods to plan for the future
  • How to know if you need an accountant
  • Ethical practices of an accountant

Benefits of the Accounting Diploma

The Accounting Diploma offers students a variety of benefits. These include the following:

  • The convenience of studying from home, or anywhere with an internet connection.
  • The ability to study at your own pace. There is no time limit for this course, so if it takes days, weeks or months, you can still complete your studies.
  • Study material that is available across any device with an internet connection including computers, tablets or mobile phones.
  • Convenient easy to manage course modules that make studying more enjoyable.
  • Online support available to help keep you focused while you study.
  • The opportunity to learn using a comprehensive syllabus that assists you in acquiring the knowledge necessary to start your career in accounting.
  • Improving your prospects while you apply for work in the financial industry.
  • After successful course completion, you will earn a certified and recognised diploma.
  • An affordable pricing structure.

Business Basics Diploma Course

Have you always dreamed of starting your own business? Do you need the skills and knowledge to start your own business and achieve success? Have you finished school and are thinking of entering the business world and want to boost your career from the start? Then this course from New Skills Academy may be what you are looking for.

Introduction to the Business Basics Diploma Course

The Business Basics Diploma course is made up of sixteen modules. These modules are brimming with valuable information that you can use straight away in your working day. Overall the sixteen modules take around ten hours to complete, each module taking you between fifteen to thirty minutes. Learn about branding, setting goals and finances, and everything you need to know to start or grow your own business.

You will gain lifetime access to the course modules, so you can refer back to them at any time. Enjoy the convenience of online learning, where you can study at your own pace using any device from anywhere, as long as you have internet access.

What you will learn

This certified course with sixteen modules is going to teach you everything you need to know when in business. The modules comprise the following:

  • Starting your own business, where to begin, generating ideas and personal qualities you are going to need.
  • Understanding the importance of a business plan and how to start your own.
  • Researching into your business market and how to identify your target audience.
  • What is branding, how to use branding and how it will affect your business moving forward.
  • How to set goals and tackle issues.
  • Understanding financing and options available. Identify how much money you will need to start up your business along with what you need to give in return.
  • Understanding cash flow, accounts and bookkeeping. Learn how to budget, how to keep track of invoices and payments.
  • Get a firm understanding of marketing and social media and how you can use these to boost your business moving forward. Learn how to market your business on a tight budget and what considerations to factor into your marketing decisions.
  • How to source and manage staff. What you need to do to keep them motivated. Also learn the importance of training.
  • Learn the legal issues which could affect your business moving forward.
  • Get the low-down on tax and what taxes you will be accountable for. Also, get some tips and advice to make tax an easy and stress-free process within your company.
  • Identify your insurance needs. Get a good understanding of business insurance and what costs you may incur if you don't have the right insurance in place at all times.
  • Learn how technology can help you grow your business. Identify what technology you need, how not to overpay for essential technology and things you should be aware of at all times.
  • Identify what business ethics is and how it relates to your business. You will also learn how to operate effectively and how business ethics identifies how you are perceived.
  • Know why you need a website, what to include and how to market it effectively.
  • Know when it's time to grow your business, know the pitfalls and how to deal with the future.

Benefits of the Course

This course is brimming with valuable information, tips and strategies you can use each and every day. The benefits of taking this course include:

  • Study online
  • Study at your own pace as you have the time
  • Study in the convenience of your own home
  • Gain the skills you need to start your own successful business
  • Fast track your career
  • Enjoy online support throughout your studies
  • Compatible on all devices
  • Enjoy lifetime access to the easy to manage modules
  • Download and print your certificate on successful completion of the course and test
  • Each module only takes around thirty minutes to complete
  • Seventy percent pass rate secures you a certification and the knowledge you need to start and grow your own business moving forward.
  • Improve your knowledge and skill
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Combined Business and Accounting Basics Diploma

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 0 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 0 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 0 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 22 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

Amazing course, great for people that never have time to go to college or evening classes. So easy to complete online and step by step instructions to help you. Will definitely be doing another course after this.

I’m starting my own business and this course will help me get started as it states all the things I need to know and to be aware of. I can’t wait until I have completed this as this will be a new chapter in my life. You have no time limit on this course which is great as I have a very busy life but this course gives you no pressure.

Would recommend this to anyone.

Megan Atkins

This course was super fun and so easy to follow.

I loved the convenience of learning everywhere, I could use my phone or tablet and do the course in the car, breaks while at work or in the privacy of my living room. The videos were wonderful and the worksheets helped so much as well... I'm more confident in myself now :)

Tara Ireland

Sophie Mellor

Amazing course, very easy to do within your own space of time. Very helpful, would highly recommend to anyone and everyone. This has helped me a lot to gain more knowledge and more experience in this field to help me later on in life. The course is user friendly and very straight forward. Provides you with up to date information and real life situations if anything was to happen and makes you feel like you are already working in the field and have the experience you need. The course also has an online tutor to help you at all times!

Rijul Mehan

I've been out of the educational loop for the past five years now and was a little worried about starting a new course. All I can say is I certainly had nothing to worry about! Everything was set out so clearly for me to read and it was one of the most informative courses I've ever taken. I've soaked everything in like a sponge! You can't beat knowing you've got all the information sat waiting for you whenever you need a quick recap. Thank you New Skills Academy, my future can now begin thanks to you! I can't wait to get started!

Kirsty Brookes

The course is simple and easy to follow, the videos are a great way to see it all in action, the pictures are a great way for you to get some inspiration too especially with the nail art. I have referred this course to a friend already.

Lindsay Todd

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