Your bookkeeping in order, without the headache. In this practical course you set up the basis of your administration together with an experienced trainer. Using your own practical examples you apply what you have learned straight away and get a grip on your figures.
Lees de volledige beschrijving van de cursus Boekhouden voor beginners
All dates in Amsterdam
- Thu 14, Fri 15 & Thu 28 January 2027 10:00 – 17:00 · Amsterdam Head Office Enrol
None of the dates suitable? In-company takes place on a day of your choosing, and the course also runs in other cities.
Where in Amsterdam
A 19-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal. A 4-minute walk from the 'Muziekgebouw Bimhuis' tram stop. A 3-minute walk from the 'Piet Heinkade' bus stop.
Very close by (but pricey) - Piet Hein car park
Directly beneath the Muziekgebouw you can park in the Piet Hein car park.
Cheaper alternative - Parking Oosterdok (Oosterdokstraat 150)
The entrance is beneath the Amsterdam Conservatorium. This is at the rear of the Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam. On Oosterdokseiland, follow the signs for 'Parking Oosterdok'. From this car park it is about a 10-minute walk to the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ. From Parking Oosterdok it is a 10-minute walk. Follow the Annie M.G. Schmidtstraat to the end, as far as the Oosterdoksstraat. Here you turn right until you reach the water and then walk to the left, underneath all the rail, road and tram viaducts. There you can take the steel staircase up and you will come out on the Piet Heinkade. From here you will see the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ on your left.
Please note: parking costs are at your own expense.
Who you'll be taught by in Amsterdam
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Luis
Finance and tax trainer
Rating 8,9 from 160 evaluations
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Akbar
Agile Scrum, lean and project management trainer
Rating 8.6 from 87 evaluations
What participants thought
"This course helped me enormously and was extremely instructive!!! The trainer took all the time needed to teach me the material, which was very pleasant!!"
S. Aarendonk - Bookkeeping for Beginners"This course was entirely tailor-made, which meant it matched exactly what I needed as a participant."
Desiree Hoekstra, Nederlandsch Octrooibureau (NLO)- Bookkeeping for Beginners"Luis as a trainer has a very pleasant way of passing on his knowledge."
- Bookkeeping for Beginners"Bookkeeping? A necessary activity for every entrepreneur. For me, not the most fascinating subject matter. Thanks to the clear explanations and full commitment of the trainer, who managed to create a lively collaboration among the participants (and maintain it over three days) and to engage every participant effectively, all my expectations were exceeded. The good location and catering also deserve a mention. All in all: three instructive, enjoyable course days."
- Bookkeeping for Beginners
Frequently asked questions
- What prior knowledge do you need for the Bookkeeping for Beginners course?
- No prior knowledge is required for the Bookkeeping for Beginners course. The course is designed for beginners and covers all the basic concepts from scratch, such as setting up an administration, working with accounts receivable and payable, VAT returns and the general ledger. During the course you build up a working set of accounts step by step, using your own practical examples.
- Which topics are covered in the Bookkeeping for Beginners course?
- In the Bookkeeping for Beginners course you learn the basics of setting up a complete set of accounts. Topics include financial terminology, debtors and creditors, drawing up an opening balance sheet and financial journal, working with the general ledger, VAT returns, payroll administration, depreciation, loans and interest. You practise straight away with recognisable real-life cases, so that you apply the material immediately in your own work situation.
- Who is the Bookkeeping for Beginners course intended for?
- The Bookkeeping for Beginners course is intended for entrepreneurs and employees who want to gain a deeper understanding of the financial and administrative process. No prior knowledge is required. During the course you learn how to set up an administration, work with VAT, keep a general ledger and produce reports. Ideal if you are just starting out as an entrepreneur or have just become responsible for the bookkeeping.
- What is the delivery format of the Bookkeeping for Beginners course?
- The Bookkeeping for Beginners course is taught in a classroom setting in a small group. You work straight away with recognisable practical cases and may bring your own records or files to practise with. The experienced trainer offers plenty of personal attention, so you can apply what you learn immediately in your own working situation.
- Can you bring your own practical examples to the Bookkeeping for Beginners course?
- Yes, you can bring your own practical examples and files to the Bookkeeping for Beginners course. Send your documents to Learnit by e-mail in advance or bring them along on a USB stick. During the classroom training you work with your own input, so that what you learn ties in directly with your own working situation and you apply the material straight away.
- When should you choose a classroom-based Bookkeeping for Beginners course and when online self-study?
- A classroom course makes more sense if you want to set up your own records and need targeted feedback on them. At Learnit, in a small group with an experienced trainer. You work on the basis of your own figures and cases, and you can ask questions straight away about situations such as VAT returns, debtor management or drawing up an opening balance sheet. Online self-study is cheaper and more flexible, but lacks that personal check: you don't know whether your journal entries or ledger structure are correct. Choose the classroom course if you want working knowledge quickly that you can apply directly in your own bookkeeping. Choose self-study if you mainly want to pick up general theory without guidance on your own records.
- What is the difference between the Bookkeeping for Beginners course and a course in a specific bookkeeping package such as Exact or Moneybird?
- The Bookkeeping for Beginners course focuses on the accounting principles themselves, not on operating one specific software package. You learn concepts such as debit and credit, drawing up an opening balance sheet, keeping a general ledger, VAT returns and depreciation. During the course the trainers do introduce commonly used bookkeeping methods and programmes, but the focus is on understanding the financial and administrative process. A package-specific course (Exact or Moneybird, for example) assumes that you already know the underlying bookkeeping logic and mainly teaches you which buttons to press. Take this course if you want to understand what you are recording and why; choose a package-specific course if you have mastered the theory and simply want to work more efficiently in a particular tool. This course is taught in a classroom setting.
- How soon after the Bookkeeping for Beginners course can I keep my own books?
- You will immediately be able to set up and maintain the basics of your own bookkeeping. You will have practised setting up an administration, processing accounts payable and receivable, recording financial transactions in the general ledger, VAT returns and simple reporting. Because you work with your own practical examples during the course (which you can submit in advance), you apply what you learn directly to your own situation. The course is classroom-based. For more complex elements such as payroll administration, depreciation of assets and loans with interest, the following applies: you will master the principles, but for implementation in a larger company more experience or the guidance of an accountant is usual.
- Duration
- Three-day course
- Next date
- 14 January 2027
- Start dates
- 1 dit jaar
- Location
- Amsterdam Head Office
Small groups, also in-company at your office.
