Sage Pastel Partner Version 12 Practitioner (Module 1)

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1 Sage Pastel Partner Version 12 Practitioner (Module 1) This comprehensive training course will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a bookkeeper to trial balance function using Sage Pastel Partner Version 12. [ Entrance Requirements ] Learners need to meet the following prerequisites before attending this course: 1. Bookkeeping NQF Level 3 qualification or Standard 8/Grade 10 Bookkeeping. 2. Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3 or Standard 8/Grade 10 Computer Literacy. 3. Mathematical Literacy or Standard 8/Grade 10 Mathematics. If a learner is not yet competent in the required prerequisites then he/she must first complete the relevant courses before enrolling for this course. Should we find a student on one of our courses that do not meet the prerequisites they will be asked to leave and the course fee will be forfeited. [ Target Learners ] If you use Sage Pastel Partner Version 12 and want to improve your skills, or if you have a basic understanding of bookkeeping and want to learn how to apply this knowledge to a computerised system, this course is for you. [ Training ] This is a five day (30 hour) course. [ Delivery Methods ] The delivery methods include: Self-study Facilitated workshops

2 [ Assessments ] The assessment forms part of the course and has to be written within 6 months from the commencement date of your classroom training or self study course. To make it easier for you, all the Sage Pastel assessments are now ONLINE. This means that you can write the assessment in your own time and in the comfort of your own home (as long as you have a PC with internet access). How to register for your ONLINE assessment? 1. Visit the or website. 2. Select Sage Pastel Zones, followed by the Training Zone. 3. Create or log into your training profile. 4. Using the Serial Number that you received with your course material, select the Register Serial Number option. 5. Register your Serial Number within 3 days of receiving your course material. 6. Follow the subsequent steps. [ Course Outline ] Installation Preparing to install Installing and registering Sage Pastel Partner Version 12 Working in the Demo Company Open a company in Sage Pastel Partner Version 12 Navigate in Sage Pastel Partner Version 12 using the four navigation methods Creating a New Company Setting up a company Using the Sage Pastel Partner Version 12 setup assistant Auto Setup Auto Setup menu Auto Setup process Edit Masterfiles Edit General Ledger Edit Suppliers Edit Inventory Edit Customers Supplier Processing Create a purchase order Goods received notes Supplier invoices Return and debit Supplier journal

3 Customer Processing Create a quotation Sales orders Tax invoices Credit notes Debit notes Customer journals Cash Book Processing Settings Processing in the cash book Inter - Account transfers Monthly Processing Customer monthly processes Supplier monthly processes Other monthly processes Processing in cash book Take On Balances Taking on General Ledger balances Taking on Customer balances Taking on Supplier balances Taking on Inventory balances Advanced Functions in the File Menu Consolidating companies Export / Import Data integrity Restore Send and receive accountant data Printer / font setup. Advanced Functions in the General Ledger User Setup Creating a new entry type, editing the tax box Layout, budgets Cost codes Depreciation Accruals Purchase of an asset Tax in the General Journal Importing a bank statement in the bank reconciliation Using a salaries and wages control account

4 Advanced Customer Functions Multiple delivery addresses Discounts and special prices Make one for all feature Processing an RD cheque Accounting for bad debts Mail merge feature Advanced Supplier Functions Additional cost invoices Processing invoices with customs tax Advanced Functions in the Change Menu Delete history / clear files Delete inactive Customers / Suppliers Open item / balance forward conversions Reconcile / unreconcile cash book Renumber codes Block Customers / Suppliers assistant Advanced Functions in the Utility Menu Control centre Microsoft Office integration Other Advanced Functions Forms designer Inventory selling price adjustment Business Intelligence Centre overview ACT! overview Sage Pastel Report Writer Identifying the different syntaxes General Ledger Report Writer

5 [ Booking process for South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland ] To book online please ensure that you have your ID number, Sage Pastel serial number and customer/pin number ready. If you are not currently a Sage Pastel user, all you need is your ID number. Step 1 Visit and select the Book Training button on the homepage. Select "Search for Training Event". You will be prompted to select an event type or course. Select the event you want to attend from the drop down menu. Step 2 Select the area in which you would like to attend training, and then select the Search button. A list of possible dates and venues will display. Step 3 Select the area and date combination that is most convenient for you to attend training. A brief overview of the course with confirmation of price, availability and the venue will then be shown prior to you actually booking. You may now elect to book or to go back and select another event or a different venue. Step 4 If you are happy with your event, area and date, go to the Book for event box at the bottom of the page. Enter your ID number, Sage Pastel serial number and customer/pin number. Step 5 You are now required to enter your personal details, including your reasons for attending the course and any food requirements you may have. On completion of this section you must submit your provisional booking. A pro-forma invoice will be generated, giving you a unique TRA booking number. Step 6 You have 2 days in which to make payment for this course and to send the proof of payment to Sage Pastel. Fax numbers for our branches are as follows: Johannesburg ; Cape Town ; Durban When sending through your proof of payment, please quote your unique TRA booking number. Step 7 Once payment has been confirmed, you will receive your course confirmation and a map to the selected training event. Should you wish to confirm your booking later, please return to select the Book Training option and then select the Confirm Booking/Event button. By entering either your ID number OR unique TRA Number you will be able to verify the details of your booked event, the status of your payment, view your invoice and reprint your map. International Training: To book for your Sage Pastel training, itraining@sagepastel.com.