Practical Accounting For Small Uae Businesses

Learn real bookkeeping skills using UAE-based examples – perfect for beginners and jobseekers!

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

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)

Description

What you'll learnHow to record daily sales and expenses for UAE-based small businessesThe difference between cash and credit payments, and how to track bothHow to prepare and issue VAT-compliant invoices and receiptsHow to organize business files, reconcile bank and cash recordsThe basics of UAE accounting terms and how to prepare for your accountantHow to apply this knowledge to roles in salons, groceries, gyms, or any admin/assistant finance jobCourse RequirementsNo prior accounting or bookkeeping experience requiredJust basic English and the willingness to learn step-by-stepA notebook or Excel/Google Sheets for practice (optional) Who this course is forGrade 12 Commerce students and freshers in the UAEJobseekers aiming for bookkeeping, admin, or assistant accountant rolesFamily business helpers managing basic financesBeginner freelancers who want to offer bookkeeping servicesAnyone in the UAE who wants to understand practical accounting with examples from local businessesCourse DescriptionWant 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 paymentsExpense tracking methods for small businessesUnderstanding assets, liabilities, income, and expensesHow to do monthly checklists, organize files, and prep for your accountantEach lesson includes:Beginner-friendly explanationsExamples based on real UAE business typesEasy-to-follow slidesPractice activities and quizzesPrintable templates and checklistsWhy 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 examplesPerfect for jobseekers in finance, admin, or retailA great first step into accounting careers or entrepreneurship

Overview

Section 1: Bonus "Lecture 0"

Lecture 1 ? How to Use the Downloadable Resources (Planner, Templates & Tools)

Section 2: Module 1: Introduction to Accounting for UAE Small Businesses

Lecture 2 Welcome to Lesson 1: What Is Bookkeeping & Why Is It Important?

Lecture 3 Welcome to Lesson 2: Common UAE Business Types & How They Handle Money

Lecture 4 Welcome to Lesson 3: What a Bookkeeper Does in a Small Business

Lecture 5 Welcome to Lesson 4: Your Tools – Paper, Excel & Free Software Options

Section 3: Module 2: Basic Accounting Terms Made Easy

Lecture 6 Welcome to Lesson 1: The Big 4 – Income, Expense, Asset, and Liability

Lecture 7 Welcome to Lesson 2: Cash vs Credit – What’s the Difference in the Real World?

Lecture 8 Welcome to Lesson 3: How UAE Businesses Use a Chart of Accounts

Lecture 9 Welcome to Lesson 4: Understanding Debits and Credits (No Confusion!)

Section 4: Module 3: Daily Recordkeeping for Small Shops

Lecture 10 Welcome to Lesson 1: How to Fill Out a Simple Cashbook (Paper or Excel)

Lecture 11 Welcome to Lesson 2: Recording Sales – Cash, Card, or Online

Lecture 12 Welcome to Lesson 3: Tracking Daily Expenses Like Supplies and Utilities

Lecture 13 Welcome to Lesson 4: Cash vs Bank Transactions – How to Separate Them

Lecture 14 Welcome to Lesson 5: Petty Cash – What It Is and How to Manage It

Section 5: Module 4: Invoices, Receipts & Expense Tracking

Lecture 15 Welcome to Lesson 1: How to Issue a Simple Invoice in Excel (With VAT or Without

Lecture 16 Welcome to Lesson 2: Recording Received Invoices and Purchase Bills

Lecture 17 Welcome to Lesson 3: Understanding and Filing Receipts Properly

Lecture 18 Welcome to Lesson 4: How to Track Employee Payments & Small Salaries

Lecture 19 Welcome to Lesson 5: Creating an Expense Tracker for Monthly Review

Section 6: Module 5: Basic VAT for Small Business Bookkeepers

Lecture 20 Welcome to Lesson 1: What Is VAT and When Does It Apply in the UAE?

Lecture 21 Welcome to Lesson 2: How to Add VAT to Your Invoices

Lecture 22 Welcome to Lesson 3: Purchases with VAT – How to Record Input VAT

Lecture 23 Welcome to Lesson 4: Common VAT Mistakes Small Businesses Make

Lecture 24 Welcome to Lesson 5: When to Talk to a VAT Consultant or Accountant

Section 7: Module 6: Monthly Tasks & Preparing for the Accountant

Lecture 25 Welcome to Lesson 1: Your End-of-Month Checklist

Lecture 26 Welcome to Lesson 2: Reconciling Your Cashbook with the Bank Statement

Lecture 27 Welcome to Lesson 3: How to Organize Files for Your Accountant or Audit

Lecture 28 Welcome to Lesson 4: How to Back Up and Store Your Records Safely

Lecture 29 Welcome to Lesson 5: What Comes After Bookkeeping?

Section 8: Bonus Material

Lecture 30 ? How to Use the Downloadable Resources (Planner, Templates & Tools)

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