Practical Accounting Training
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Learn to do the work, not just read about it
Many accountants finish school or qualify without ever preparing a full set of accounts, filing a tax return or working on a real audit. This training closes that gap. You practise accounting, tax and audit the way they are done in the office, so you can start work with confidence.
Register your interestLearn by doing
Real exercises that mirror the job, not just theory.
Taught by practitioners
Your trainers work in accounting, tax and audit every day.
Certificate
You get a certificate when you complete the training.
Class or Zoom
Attend in person, or join the same class live on Zoom.
Is this training for you?
If any of these sound like you, this training was made for you.
- A fresh graduate of accounting, newly Chartered Accountant, or serving Corps member.
- An accountant who is not working in a finance or accounts department right now.
- An accountant who has not handled the full range of accounting work in the office.
- An accountant who is not yet confident preparing financial statements from start to finish.
- Anyone with an accounting background who wants to move into consulting.
Course outline
What you will learn
Seven areas, four parts. Here is everything we cover.
01
Accounting
Start from the foundation, then go deeper into the area you want to work in, and finish with the day-to-day jobs an accountant is expected to handle.
Core accounting
- -Basis of Accounting
- -Accounting Concepts and Conventions
- -Principles and Judgments of Debit and Credit
- -Trial Balance Build-up
- -Chart of Accounts, Industry by Industry
- -Source Documents and Their Uses
- -Introduction to Accounting Software (Sage)
Accounting specialisations
- -Treasury
- -Cost Accounting
- -Financial Analysis
- -Financial Management
- -Financial Reporting
- -Receivables
- -Payables
- -Other Accounting Functions
Practical accounting
- -Payroll Preparation and Payroll Accounting
- -Budgeting
- -Year-End Activities and Procedures
- -Cash Flow Statement Computation
- -Financial Statement Interpretation
- -Window Dressing Effects
- -Bank Reconciliation
- -Inventory Reconciliation
- -Receivables Reconciliation
- -Payables Reconciliation
- -Policy Formulation
- -Ethics
02
Taxation
Understand how tax works, work out what a business owes, and learn how to handle the tax authorities with confidence.
The basics
- -Introduction to Taxes
- -Relevant Tax Authorities
Working out the tax
- -Determination of Taxable Income
- -Tax-Allowable and Disallowable Expenses
- -Capital Allowance vs. Depreciation
- -Tax Computation
- -Minimum Tax Computations
Taxes you will handle
- -Value Added Tax (VAT)
- -Withholding Taxes
- -Companies Income Tax (CIT)
- -Education Tax (EDT)
Filing and disputes
- -Tax Filing Procedures
- -Tax Penalties
- -Tax Defence Approach
- -Tax Negotiation
03
Auditing
Learn what auditors do and why, how investigations differ from audits, and how a real audit is carried out from start to finish.
Fundamentals
- -Definition and Purposes of Auditing
- -Stakeholders' Responsibilities
- -Role and Importance of the Internal Auditor to External Auditors
- -Vouching
Investigation and audit
- -Investigation
- -Auditing
- -Criminology
- -Practical Similarities and Differences in Approach
Practical audit
- -Audit of Various Industries
- -Detailed Examination of Individual Account Items
- -Management Letter
04
Extras to get you hired
Skills that help you land the job and do well once you are in it.
Included
- -Interview Sessions
- -Entrepreneurship
- -Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Training fee
₦300,000
Pay in full at least three weeks before the start and get 5% off. Instalments are allowed: 60% before you start, 40% before mid-month.
Class times
Weekday classes on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Weekend classes on Saturdays from 9am.
Where
334, Ikorodu Road, Idiroko Bus Stop,Anthony, Lagos State, Nigeria
Can't come in person? Join live on Zoom.
Register your interest
Fill the form and we will get back to you
Tell us a little about yourself and the class format you prefer. We will send you everything you need to join the next batch.
November 2026 – October 2027
Practical Accounting calendar
Every date for the next 12 months. Tap a month to see its dates. The venue for each session will be confirmed closer to the date.
December 2026
- Date
- 18 – 19 Dec 2026
- Day
- Friday – Saturday
- Time
- 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Topic
- Taxation for Small & Medium Enterprises
- Length
- 2 days
| Date | Day | Time | Topic | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 – 19 Dec 2026 | Friday – Saturday | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Taxation for Small & Medium Enterprises | 2 days |
January 2027
- Date
- 12 – 13 Jan 2027
- Day
- Tuesday – Wednesday
- Time
- 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Topic
- The Essentials of Budgeting and Budgetary Controls
- Length
- 2 days
- Date
- 15 – 16 Jan 2027
- Day
- Friday – Saturday
- Time
- 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Topic
- Accounting Software Training
- Length
- 2 days
| Date | Day | Time | Topic | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 – 13 Jan 2027 | Tuesday – Wednesday | 9:00am – 4:00pm | The Essentials of Budgeting and Budgetary Controls | 2 days |
| 15 – 16 Jan 2027 | Friday – Saturday | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Accounting Software Training | 2 days |
February 2027
- Date
- 9 – 10 Feb 2027
- Day
- Tuesday – Wednesday
- Time
- 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Topic
- Accounting Training for Young Graduates (Bridging the Gap Between School and the Labour Market)
- Length
- 2 days
- Date
- 19 – 20 Feb 2027
- Day
- Friday – Saturday
- Time
- 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Topic
- Effective Record Keeping and Information Technology
- Length
- 2 days
| Date | Day | Time | Topic | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 – 10 Feb 2027 | Tuesday – Wednesday | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Accounting Training for Young Graduates (Bridging the Gap Between School and the Labour Market) | 2 days |
| 19 – 20 Feb 2027 | Friday – Saturday | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Effective Record Keeping and Information Technology | 2 days |
April 2027
- Date
- 13 – 14 Apr 2027
- Day
- Tuesday – Wednesday
- Time
- 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Topic
- Accounting Software Training
- Length
- 2 days
- Date
- 16 – 17 Apr 2027
- Day
- Friday – Saturday
- Time
- 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Topic
- Accounting Training for Young Graduates (Bridging the Gap Between School and the Labour Market)
- Length
- 2 days
| Date | Day | Time | Topic | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 – 14 Apr 2027 | Tuesday – Wednesday | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Accounting Software Training | 2 days |
| 16 – 17 Apr 2027 | Friday – Saturday | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Accounting Training for Young Graduates (Bridging the Gap Between School and the Labour Market) | 2 days |
May 2027
- Date
- 11 – 12 May 2027
- Day
- Tuesday – Wednesday
- Time
- 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Topic
- Effective Record Keeping and Information Technology
- Length
- 2 days
| Date | Day | Time | Topic | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 – 12 May 2027 | Tuesday – Wednesday | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Effective Record Keeping and Information Technology | 2 days |
July 2027
- Date
- 13 – 14 Jul 2027
- Day
- Tuesday – Wednesday
- Time
- 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Topic
- Introduction to Accounting Software
- Length
- 2 days
| Date | Day | Time | Topic | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 – 14 Jul 2027 | Tuesday – Wednesday | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Introduction to Accounting Software | 2 days |
Frequently asked questions
Who can attend?
Young chartered accountants not yet employed; accountants working under inexperienced accountants; accountants who have never practised or are not fully exposed to accounting, tax and audit work; accountants who struggle to prepare accounts from start to finish; anyone planning to move into consulting; and anyone with an accounting background, or 3+ years in a finance department, who needs more hands-on exposure.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Pay 60% before the training starts and the remaining 40% before mid-month.
When are the classes?
Weekday classes run on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Weekend classes run on Saturdays only, from 9am.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. You will be issued a certificate when you complete your training.
Do you help with jobs after the training?
Where we don't have a vacancy within our own organisations, we work with HR consultants who handle recruitment. You become an alumnus from your first day of training, and alumni get priority access to this job information.
Is there a discount on the fee?
Yes, for anyone who registers early ahead of any advertised batch.
I can't attend physically. Can I still join?
Yes. Every training also runs live on Zoom, alongside the physical class.
Is Bodman School an ICAN tuition house?
Not yet, but we hope to start ICAN tuition classes in time.