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Course Details Summary:

Course Title:
Pastel V.11
College:
College SA
Course: Pastel V.11
School:
Bookkeeping and Accounting
Programme Type:
College SA Programme
Partner Institute:
N/A
Award Type:
Certificate of Competence
Award Issued by:
Pastel
SAQA ID:
N/A
NQF Level: N/A
Course Duration:
8 – 12 Months
Entrance Criteria:
Computer Literacy; Ability to Read and Write in English
Fees:
Click Here to request the Course Fee

WHAT IS Pastel V.11


Pastel V.11 is an accounting software solution that is used by businesses and by individuals to streamline their accounting and management processes.  This latest version of Pastel not only includes enhancements to the software, but also meets the VAT requirements when sending electronic documents, as set out by SARS including the required 128 bit PDF encryption.

COURSE STRUCTURE SUMMARY


Pastel V.11 comprises the following Lessons:
  • Lesson 1: Installing Partner Version 11
  • Lesson 2: Working in the Demo Company
  • Lesson 3: Creating a New Company
  • Lesson 4:  Auto Setup
  • Lesson 5: Edit Menu
  • Lesson 6: Take on Balances
  • Lesson 7: Introduction to Processing
  • Lesson 8: Supplier Processing
  • Lesson 9: Customer Processing
  • Lesson 10: Cash Book Processing
  • Lesson 11: Monthly and Occasional Processing

ASSESSMENT AND AWARD


When you have completed all the modules contained in Pastel V.11, you will need to contact the Pastel training centre (Telephone: 011 – 304 3000) to book your exam. Visit www.pastel.co.za to find out more about the exam. Once you have successfully completed the prescribed examination, you will receive a Certificate of Competence from Pastel. In addition, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from College SA.

WHY SHOULD I STUDY Pastel V.11


You should study Pastel V.11 if you want to be able to use skills related to the completion of the monthly bookkeeping function on a computer, in both Microsoft Office and the Pastel Partner Computerised Accounting Package – as either an employee or as a business owner.


IS Pastel V.11 QUALIFICATION THE RIGHT QUALIFICATION FOR YOU?


Do this quick and easy questionnaire to find out if Pastel V.11 is the right programme of study for you. Answer either YES or NO.

  1. Do you want to work in a financial or accounting environment?
  2. Would you like to assist in bookkeeping tasks?
  3. Do you want to gain knowledge in accounting software solutions?
  4. Are you thinking about starting your own business?
  5. Has your employer suggested that you obtain a bookkeeping qualification?
  6. Would you like to obtain knowledge and skills necessary to perform a bookkeeper to trial balance function?
  7. Do you want to be able to reconcile supplier customer processing?
  8. Would you like to register for a bookkeeping course that will take you less than one year to complete?

If you answered YES to more than three of these questions, then Pastel V.11 is the RIGHT programme of study for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away!

Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to take the next step.


If you did not answer YES to more than three of the questions, then perhaps you should consider one of our other courses or fill in the Form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you.
Alternatively, call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to speak to one of our friendly Student Registrars and they can help you determine which is the right course for you.

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COURSE STRUCTURE: DETAILED OUTCOMES


Lesson 1: Installing Partner Version 11

In this lesson, you will ensure that your computer meets all the specific hardware requirements to run Partner V.11 .You will also learn how to make some minor adjustments to your systems to get optimal performance.  You will then install and register partner V.11.

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

  1. Prepare to Install
  2. Install Partner V.11
  3. Register your Partner V.11 Software

Lesson 2: Working in the Demo Company

In this lesson, you are going to learn about the navigation options, function keys and utilities available in Partner V.11. You will also open the Demo Company to put into practice what you are learning in the lesson.

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

  1. Open a Company in Partner
  2. Navigate in Partner

Lesson 3: Creating a New Company

In this lesson, you are going to learn how to gather the information required prior to creating a new company in Partner V.11. You will then use the information to create a new company using the Setup Assistant.

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

  1. Set up a Company
  2. Use the Partner Setup Assistant

Lesson 4:  Auto Setup

In this lesson, you are going to explore the Setup Menu using the Auto Setup tool.

At the end of this lesson, you will be familiar with:

  1. The Setup menu
  2. The Structure of Auto Setup
  3. Setup Company Parameters
  4. Setup User Groups and Users
  5. Setup Financial Categories
  6. Setup Report Writer Categories
  7. Setup Entry Types
  8. Setup Periods
  9. Setup Tax
  10. Setup Customer Control
  11. Setup Customer Documents
  12. Setup Suppliers Control
  13. Setup Suppliers Documents
  14. Setup Inventory


Lesson 5: Edit Menu

In this lesson, you will explore the Edit Menu, and set up various masterlife accounts.

At the end of this lesson, you will be familiar with:

  1. The Edit Menu
  2. Edit General Ledger
  3. Edit Supplier Categories
  4. Edit Supplier Accounts
  5. Edit Inventory Items
  6. Edit Customers
  7. Create Customer Categories


Lesson 6: Take on Balances

In this lesson, you are going to learn how to take on general ledger, customer, supplier and inventory account balances.

At the end of this lesson, you will be familiar with:

  1. Preparing Documentation
  2. Preparing Partner
  3. Understanding Journals in Partner
  4. Taking on General Ledger Balances
  5. Taking on Bank Balances
  6. Taking on Customer Balances
  7. Taking on Supplier Balances
  8. Taking on Inventory Balances


Lesson 7: Introduction to Processing

In this lesson, you are going to discover how to use To Do Lists in Partner. You are also going to go through some important information relevant to processing in Partner, including processing a backup.

At the end of this lesson, you will be familiar with:

  1. To Do Lists
  2. Notes on Processing
  3. Causes of Data Corruption
  4. Backup Procedures


Lesson 8: Supplier Processing

In this lesson, you are going to explore common, ‘everyday’ supplier procedures that a bookkeeper performs using Partner.

At the end of this lesson, you will be familiar with:

  1. Purchase Order
  2. Editing Documents in Partner
  3. Printing an Outstanding Purchase Order Report
  4. Deleting Obsolete Purchase Orders
  5. Goods Received Note
  6. Supplier Invoices
  7. Processing Financial Supplier Invoices
  8. Placing Supplier Invoices on Hold
  9. Deleting Supplier Invoices
  10. Updating Supplier Document Batches
  11. Return and Debit
  12. Supplier Journals


Lesson 9: Customer Processing

In this lesson, you are going to explore the common, ‘everyday’ customer procedures that a bookkeeper performs in Partner.

At the end of this lesson, you will be familiar with:

  1. Creating a Quotation
  2. Discount on Customer Documents
  3. Using Abbreviations in Documents
  4. Viewing Outstanding Quotations
  5. Deleting Quotations
  6. Sales Orders
  7. Creating Sales Orders in the Quotation Screen
  8. Linking Sales Orders to Quotations
  9. Alternative Uses for Sales Orders
  10. Tax Invoices
  11. Creating Tax Invoices by Linking
  12. Creating Tax Invoices without Linking
  13. Deleting Tax Invoices
  14. Updating Customer Document Batches
  15. Credit Notes
  16. Debit Notes
  17. Customer Journals


Lesson 10: Cash Book Processing

In this lesson, you are going to explore the ‘everyday’ Cash Book procedures that a bookkeeper performs in partner.

At the end of this lesson, you will be familiar with:

  1. Reference Numbers
  2. Settings
  3. Cash Book Payment Settings
  4. Setting up Abbreviations
  5. Processing in the Payments Cash Book
  6. Discounts and Balance Forward Suppliers
  7. Discounts and Open Item Suppliers
  8. Allocated Settlement Discount
  9. Processing Tax Payments
  10. Inter Account Transfers
  11. Processing in the Receipts Cash Book
  12. Consolidated Transactions
  13. Processing in the Petty Cash Book
  14. Petty Cash Receipts
  15. Petty Cash Payments


Lesson 11: Monthly and Occasional Processing

In this lesson, you are going to explore the procedures that a bookkeeper performs in Partner on a monthly and occasional basis

At the end of this lesson, you will be familiar with:

  1. Customer Monthly Processes
  2. Post Dated and Recurring Batches
  3. Removing Expired Quotations and Sales Orders
  4. Customer Interest
  5. Open Item Allocations
  6. Customer Reconciliations and Statements
  7. Commission Reports
  8. Other Customer  Reports
  9. Supplier Monthly Processes
  10. Post Dated and Recurring Batches
  11. Removing Expired Purchase Orders
  12. Purchase Order Assistant
  13. Supplier Reconciliations and the Remittance Assistant
  14. Other Supplier Reports
  15. Other Monthly Processes
  16. Bank Reconciliation
  17. Petty Cash Reconciliation
  18. Stock Take
  19. Period Increment
  20. Tax Reports
  21. Other Monthly Reports
  22. Month End Checklist

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS


1 GHz Pentium-class processor or faster.
Recommended 512 MB of RAM.
A 10 GB hard disk or larger.
A CD-ROM drive.
Internet access

IMPORTANT EXAM INFORMATION


When you have completed all the modules contained in Pastel V.11, you will need to contact the Pastel training centre (Telephone: 011 – 304 3000) to book your exam. Visit www.pastel.co.za to find out more about the exam.


INTERESTED? WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?


If you would like to find out more about Pastel V.11, fill in this short Form and then one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and will provide you with all the information you need.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the Classes?
College SA is a home study college. This means that you do not have to go to class. You study at home, on the train, at work, after hours, on your lunch break, or over weekends! This means that you save a lot of costs that classroom students have to pay. Things like travel costs and accommodation are expensive for classroom students. Obviously it is also safer to study in your own home. It also means that you can work while you study, so you can earn a salary and get your qualification at the same time.
Do I get study material from the College?
College SA includes all your books, course items and study material with your course. So unlike other colleges, we shall not give you a list of books to buy. One you have paid for the course, you are entitled to recieve all the study material you need from us. In some cases there might be recommended reading materials which the college does not provide. But this will only be materials that are not essentials to passing your course.
What is the cost of the study material?
Your study material is included in your course fees, so the college does not charge you for study material.