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Fundamentals of Accounting

Learn about elements of financial statements, journal entries, debits and credits, and advanced accounting transactions.

Tax preparation and declaration

Learn about different taxes that impact companies in Rwanda, Corporate income tax(CIT), VAT, Withholding, district taxes, and payroll deductions.

Accounting Software

Learn how to use Accounting software, create invoices, bills and journal entries, and reporting.

Professional Best practices

Learn best ways to conduct yourself professionally in the workplace

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WHAT IS ACR ACCOUNTING ACADEMY ?

The ACR Accounting Academy is a professional training center in Rwanda. We offer in-person training for accountants and finance officers. Our courses cover accounting technologies, taxation, accounting software, and best practices. The academy isn't a public or private school, it's focused on providing practical training to help professionals tackle challenges at work. Upon course completion, students receive a recommendation letter, a certificate of completion, and access to job opportunities (not guaranteed).

Course overview:

Welcome to the ACR-Accounting Academy! We are so excited you decided to take this step, to advance your career in the accounting industry. Since 2019, we have been helping companies in Rwanda navigate through their accounting challenges. We have developed a deep understanding of the practical accounting challenges companies face in Rwanda. For that reason, we have developed the ACR-Accounting Academy, a monthly theory and practical professional accounting training program seeking to:

  1. Provide you with the necessary tools to advance your career in the accounting industry
  2. Equip you with the necessary skills to navigate through the accounting challenges companies face in Rwanda
  3. Connect you to the employers

Learning outcomes:

This course covers a wide range of topics, to prepare you for a role in the accounting industry. By the end of this course, you should:

  • Understand and identify internal controls in accounting and finance processes
  • Know how to use an accounting system (QuickBooks or Sage) and understand how to enter transactions in an accounting system
  • Be confident in tax calculation and declaration
  • Be ready to solve problems in areal-life accounting concept
  • Become professional RRA-EBM user

Final Assessment

To receive your Certificate of Completion, you must complete all lessons, including the end of lesson quizzes. You must also pass the final assessment, which requires a grade of 80%. 

You will receive a certificate of completion once you have completed the entire course and pass at 80% in the course final exam. If you don’t pass on the first attempt, we provide you with the opportunity to re-review lessons and try again after 2 weeks or you can wait until the next intake becomes available which you will attend for free.

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Frequent Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need a university degree to take the program?

No, a university degree is not mandatory to take this course. However, to be considered for job opportunities and to be entered into the candidate database, you need a university degree. This is because employers and recruiters consider it mandatory for the majority of positions.

Will I receive my CPA once I complete this course?

No, you do not receive a CPA for completing this course. You will receive a Certificate of Completion stating that you have completed all lessons and assessments. A CPA is a much more advanced certification and takes considerably longer to complete. Consider this course a stepping stone to your end goal of receiving a CPA.

Am I guaranteed a job once I complete this course?

No, we do not guarantee you a job once you complete this course. This course is designed to provide you with practical training that will assist you in your job search. We do work with some employers and recruiters to identify job opportunities for our candidates. However, we do not provide any guarantees.

When I fail to pass the final exam, will I pay again to retake the course ?

No, you have the chance to repeat the course for free until you pass it at 80% and above.

What to do when I am struggling on a concept and can’t move on?

Practice, practice, practice! Accounting concepts are not mastered in one day. It takes a lot of practice to become competent in the material. Take as much time as you need to go through a lesson. You can repeat lessons and access the material as many times as you want. The facilitators are also always available to answer any questions.

How long does it take to complete this course?

If you are attending full-time on the course, you can complete it in approximately 2-3 weeks. If you are working part-time on the course, it can take 1-2 months.

WHY JOIN US

Unlock a world of career opportunities with access to our extensive network and job placement assistance, empowering you to take the next step in your professional journey with confidence.

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Vibrant Student Community

Join a vibrant community of fellow students where you can exchange ideas, seek support, and build valuable connections with like-minded professionals in the accounting and finance industry.

Continuous Learning Resources

Access a wealth of continuous learning resources, including webinars, workshops, and educational materials, designed to enhance your skills and knowledge and keep you abreast of industry developments.

Exclusive Job opportunities

Gain access to exclusive job opportunities within our network, providing you with a competitive edge in your job search and opening doors to exciting career prospects in the accounting and finance field.

OUR PROGRAMS

Day program

RWF 200,000

Learning materials (Soft)

Computer

Free WiFi

Breakfast

Lunch

Evening Program

RWF 200,000

Learning materials (Soft)

Computer

Free WiFi

Course Outline

Lesson 1 – Accounting fundamentals #1

Learn about the elements of the financial statements.

Lesson 2 – Accounting fundamentals #2

Learn about transactions, journal entries, debits and credits.

Lesson 3 – Accounting fundamentals #3

Become a debit and credit expert by learning about advanced accounting transactions.

Lesson 4 – Understanding risks

Learn about the different risks that impact a business and what it means for you, as an accountant at an organization.

Lesson 5 – Understanding internal controls

Learn how to minimize financial statement and operational risks by understanding internal controls.

Lesson 6 – Cash receipts process

Learn about the cash receipts process. When a company receives a payment, how do we account for it?

Lesson 7 – Cash disbursements process

Learn about the cash disbursements process. When a company makes a payment, how do we account for it?

Lesson 8 – Bank reconciliations

Learn about the bank reconciliation process but more importantly, learn how to perform a bank reconciliation.

Lesson 9 – Month-end processes

What happens at the end of the month for the accounting team? In this lesson, we learn about the month-end procedures.

Lesson 10 – Budgeting

Budgeting is an important process for all organizations. Learn what a budget is and how to perform a budget-to-actual analysis.

Lesson 11 – Interviews & CVs

Let’s get you ready for your interview! The Dos and Don’ts of interviews and CVs.

Lesson 12 – Professional best practices

Learn the best ways to conduct yourself professionally in the workplace.

Lesson 13 – Taxation

Learn about the different taxes that impact companies in Rwanda: corporate income tax, VAT, withholding, district taxes and payroll deductions.

Lesson 14 – Excel

An introductory course to Excel. Learn how to format tables and analyse data using formulas, functions, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs.

Lesson 15 – Accounting Software (QuickBooks, Sage etc)

Learn the basics of QuickBooks Online. Enter invoices, bills and journal entries, just like you’ll need to do at your job!

Lesson 16 – RRA Electronic Billing Machine (EBM)

Learn the basics of RRA tax invoicing system (EBM). Item management, sales management, purchase management, import management, stock management.  just like you’ll need to do at your job!

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