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Accounting Journals That Go Wrong and Break Your Financial Statements

Most reporting problems start with incorrect journals. This session helps accountants and bookkeepers understand how to record basic journals correctly so financial statements are accurate, reliable, and defensible.

Date:

12 March, 2026

Time:

14:00

Hours:

1 hour

CPD Units:

2

Category:

Accounting

Group:

Channel 2: Growth

Format:

Live Event

R230,00 VAT incl.

Product Information

Incorrect journals quietly damage financial statements. They lead to wrong balances, confused reports, and time wasted trying to fix problems at month-end or year-end.

This session focuses on getting basic accounting journals right, using clear explanations and practical examples. It looks at the journals accountants and bookkeepers deal with every day and explains how small posting errors grow into bigger reporting problems.

The session is practical and hands-on. It helps delegates understand what each journal is doing, why it is posted, and how to check whether it is correct. By the end of the session, delegates will be more confident in posting journals accurately and avoiding mistakes that undermine the quality of financial statements.

Presenter/s

Leana van der Merwe
Leana: Leana van der Merwe, with 18+ years in accounting and corporate governance, Leana leads technical support at CIBA and is a recognized thought leader in regulatory compliance.

What will set you apart

What Will Set You Apart (What Delegates Will Learn)

Delegates will learn how to post common journals correctly, understand why mistakes happen, and fix errors before they affect reports. This builds confidence, improves accuracy, and reduces time spent correcting problems later.

Event breakdown

  • Why basic journal errors cause big reporting problems
  • Understanding debits and credits in simple terms
  • Common journals used in everyday accounting
  • Where most journal mistakes happen
  • How to check journals before posting
  • Fixing errors early to avoid bigger problems
  • Building accuracy and confidence in daily work

Certificate

The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Accounting.