The standard generic application training courses offered by the ACS academy are detailed below.








 

System Overview and the Financial Implications

This course is a demonstration, and covers the System Control File, Branch File, Code File and Masterfiles. 
Pre-requisite: None
Audience: Financial Managers, IT professionals, Management
Duration: 1 days
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General Ledger
The General Ledger generic training is designed to teach accounts personnel of all levels the functionality and features of all  masterfile and transaction programs in the module.

The course will provide delegates with an understanding of the company structure and the interface from other modules, masterfile information and the budget facilities and the various general ledger journal transactions. 

Pre-requisite: An understanding of an accounting environment.
Audience: Accountants, Financial Managers, Bookkeepers, Accounts Personnel
Duration: 1 day.
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Financial Statements

The General Ledger Financial Statements generic training is designed to teach responsible accounts personnel  the functionality and features of the General Ledger report writer. 
Pre-requisite: An understanding of an accounting environment.
Audience: Accountants, Financial Managers, Bookkeepers, Accounts Personnel
Duration: 1 day.
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Cash Book

The Cash Book generic training is a one day course which provides an in depth look at the functions and features of the module.  Participants will understand the functionality and its application in environments from a simple petty cash system through to complex multi-bank, multi-account, multi-currency implementations.

Students will understand the code tables, masterfiles, transactions and enquiries in the module and the impact of the interfaces with other modules.

Pre-requisite: Experience within an accounting / cash management environment
Audience: Accountants, Financial Managers, Bookkeepers, Accounts Personnel
Duration: 1 day.
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Creditors

A two day course, the Creditors generic training will provide accounts personnel with an understanding of all of the features and facilities of the module and the control routines and procedures required.

Participants will understand the code tables and masterfile elements used in the module, as well as the purchasing and GRV interfaces and the creditors transactions.  All reports and controls will be covered.

Pre-requisite: Experience within an accounting / creditors environment
Audience: Accountants, Financial Managers, Bookkeepers, Accounts Personnel
Duration: 2 days.
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Debtors

The Debtors generic training incorporates all aspects of payment processing and credit control. 

Delegates will focus on the code tables and masterfile elements, debit and credit memos, the calculation and charging of interest, dunning letters, all types of payment processing and all elements of the credit control function.

Pre-requisite: Experience within an accounting / debtors / credit control environment
Audience: Accountants, Financial Managers, Bookkeepers, Accounts Personnel, Credit Controllers
Duration: 2 days
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Fixed Assets

A one day course, the Fixed Asset generic training provides delegates with an in depth knowledge of the standard features and facilities provided within the module.

Students will understand the code tables and company structure and the interface to the general ledger. The masterfile information and various transaction types are covered in depth. All balancing and control procedures are covered.

Pre-requisite: Experience within an accounting / fixed asset environment
Audience: Accountants, Financial Managers, Bookkeepers, Accounts Personnel
Duration: 1 day
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Sales Orders

In two days, delegates will acquire an understanding of the various options and features that may be used within the standard sales order system. Practical operational tips will be shared based on the diverse experience of the course leader and interaction with other students.

Participants will examine the branch and warehouse structure and applicable code tables. Masterfile data and all transaction types are covered. Sales order detail, credit checking and authorisation, cash sales and backorders and backorder releasing are examined in detail. Students will understand the use of substitutes and supersessions, product notes, non-stocked products and demand management. Alternate sales, indirect indents, quotations, price adjustments, sample and loan stock, and the stock transfer sub-systems are examined. Credit notes, the impact on inventory and ways to use the collection note system are explored.

Pre-requisite: Experience within an accounting / sales / order management environment
Audience: Accountants, Financial Managers, Sales personnel
Duration: 2 days
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Workshops

This two day course will provide delegates with an understanding of the many transactions and options that are available within the full workshop environment. The various operational methods of a variety of service organisations will be discussed.

Participants will examine company structures and the standard works order flow. Masterfile data, the applicable code tables and all transaction types will be covered. Interaction with the inventory and backorder and buyout purchasing systems are incorporated in the training.

Pre-requisite: Experience within an accounting / workshop / service centre environment
Audience: Accountants, Workshop personnel
Duration: 2 days
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Purchasing

The generic purchasing course will give delegates a thorough grounding in both local and foreign purchasing functions.

Beginning at the masterfile data and structure, the order cycle from requisition through to local goods receiving is incorporated in this one day course. Participants will understand the various order and item types including supplier acknowledgement, blanket orders and order routing.

Pre-requisite: Experience within a purchasing environment
Audience: Purchasing personnel
Duration: 1 day
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Shipping

The generic shipping training gives delegates a complete understanding of the use the shipment module in the transaction control, inventory management and costing of imported goods.

Participants will understand the masterfile information, code tables and routing options available within the shipping environment. The life cycle of a shipment is examined - from creation and maintenance, tracking and receiving of shipments through to the processing of claims, invoice matching and costing.

Pre-requisite: Experience within an import environment
Audience: Accountants, purchasing, shipping personnel
Duration: 2 days
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Inventory

The inventory generic training provides delegates with a complete understanding of the branch, warehouse, bin location concepts and structures and all of the different situations that give rise to inventory transactions.

Students will understand the masterfile information and code tables applicable to inventory management and all of the transactions available in the environment including inter location transfers, adjustments and returns, assigned and damaged stock, receiving and picking, proof of delivery, stock count, consignment stocks and the reconfigure system.

Pre-requisite: Experience within an inventory
Audience: Accountants, sales, inventory, purchasing, workshop personnel
Duration: 2 days
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