16 Level 2 cert in manual bookkeeping
This course introduces learners to manual bookkeeping principles grounded in real-world business experience. Built on the foundation of ICB Level 2 Manual Bookkeeping, the course focuses on understanding core bookkeeping tasks without relying on automated software.
Lisa shares her journey from a modest startup to professional success, emphasizing the value of financial literacy and control. Through step-by-step guided exercises, learners will build skills in recording and reconciling transactions, preparing financial statements, and understanding the reasoning behind each ledger entry—an invaluable foundation before moving to digital systems.
Infopreneur, Author & Bookkeeping tutor
Lisa Newton BA MSc AAT has a Masters degree in Investment Management and a first class honours degree in Accounting with Marketing. She formed her first company in 2004 with £150 in the same month of graduating from City University, London UK. Lisa has never had a full-time 9 to 5 job in her life. She's a serial entrepreneur and author who holds directorships in various industries including telecoms, property management, publishing, hair & beauty as well as finance. She has won various awards in Business including: Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2007, in 2008 Enterprising Business Award, in 2016 BE Mogul Award and has been nominated and shortlisted in numerous others. In 2011 and in 2012 one of her companies won Best Accounting Franchisor Award. In 2015 and 2017 one of her companies won Best Bookkeeping Business London (Accountancy International Awards). Lisa's books include: How to write a book in two weeks, Constant Cashflow, Make the most of your money, How to start your own bookkeeping business, Cosmic Ordering with Vision Boards, How to Franchise Your Business and Quickbooks Online The Handbook. Some of the books are in audio-format on itunes and audible. Lisa hosts her own show The Authors Podcast which can be found on the iTunes channel. Lisa supports the charity The MS Society. A speaker, coach, consultant and an avid networker, Lisa enjoys meeting people and working on projects with like-minded individuals. In her spare time, Lisa likes traveling, dancing salsa, writing books, learning languages, meditation, yoga and cosmic ordering.
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