You Studied Accounting. Can You Actually Do the Job?
YOU STUDIED ACCOUNTING. CAN YOU ACTUALLY DO THE JOB?
Are you an accountant with 0–5 years of experience who knows accounting theory but isn't yet confident performing real accounting work with software?
Are you ready to go from “I know accounting” to “I can actually do the job”?
Take this quick 3-question assessment to discover your practical accounting skills gap and see where you stand.
Question 1 of 3: Purchased office equipment on credit from OfficeMart Ltd for $250,000.
Question 2 of 3: Customer XYZ settled an outstanding invoice of $150,000 via direct bank transfer.
Question 3 of 3: Paid $120,000 upfront for a 12-month software subscription license.
Assessment Complete!
You have successfully recorded all transactions. Click below to reveal your score and discover your practical execution gap.
🔓 THE SKILLS THAT OPEN BETTER ACCOUNTING OPPORTUNITIES
Practical software skills can help you compete for better accounting opportunities and become more confident handling real responsibilities in your current role.
Accountants who can confidently handle real accounting workflows in software are better positioned to deliver value to employers, businesses, and clients.
Move beyond knowing accounting. Build the confidence to perform it.
📌📌 WHO IS THIS 5-DAY BOOTCAMP FOR?
If you fit into any of these groups, you may understand accounting — but still lack the practical experience to perform confidently in a real accounting environment.
1. Accounting Graduates & NYSC Members
The Problem: You passed your exams with good grades, but when an employer asks you to set up a company file or resolve an issue in accounting software, you may find yourself unsure because you haven't had enough opportunities to practise real-world accounting workflows.
2. Job Seekers Looking for Experience
The Problem: You keep getting rejected or ignored because job ads demand hands-on software experience. You need real-world projects to prove you can do the work from day one.
3. Early-Career Accountants
The Problem: You managed to get a junior accounting job, but you struggle with difficult journal entries, tracking prepayments, or clearing account errors. You waste precious time trying to figure it out on your own.
4. Professionals Seeking Career Growth or Re-entry
The Problem: You are looking to step up into more senior finance roles or return to the workforce after a break, but you need to update your software skills to match modern automated accounting standards.
📌📌 NOT FOR EVERY ACCOUNTANT — ONLY FOR THOSE READY TO BECOME WORK-READY
See what employers are saying. Watch this quick video:
A quick preview of the workflows you will master.
📌📌 STEP 1 - READ THIS CAREFULLY
✔ DAY 1 — COMPANY SETUP & CHART OF ACCOUNTS
Configure business profiles, financial periods, account classifications, control accounts, and opening balances correctly.
What This Can Help You Achieve
Build the practical confidence to take on accounting setup tasks instead of depending on others to do them for you.
✔ DAY 2 — CUSTOMERS, SALES & RECEIVABLES
Master the complete customer-to-cash workflow, including invoices, payments, credit notes, and ageing analysis.
What This Can Help You Achieve
Become more confident handling real client accounts and increase your ability to take on paid bookkeeping or accounting work.
✔ DAY 3 — PAYROLL SETUP & ACCOUNTING
Handle employee salary structures, statutory deductions, payroll journals, and liability tracking.
What This Can Help You Achieve
Add payroll accounting to your practical skill set and become a stronger candidate for accounting roles.
✔ DAY 4 — VENDORS, PURCHASES & PAYABLES
Manage supplier profiles, purchase invoices, expense classification, and outstanding payables.
What This Can Help You Achieve
Develop the practical skills employers look for when hiring accountants who can manage day-to-day business transactions.
✔ DAY 5 — MONTH-END CLOSING & ADJUSTMENTS
Perform accruals, prepayments, depreciation, error corrections, and finalize trial balances for reporting.
What This Can Help You Achieve
Build the confidence to handle more complete accounting responsibilities and compete for better accounting opportunities.
📌📌 STEP 2 - HOW THE BOOTCAMP WORKS
Sunday Kickoff (5:00 PM WAT): This is an essential part of the bootcamp. Live Google Meet session introducing the weekly case study and workflows.
Monday – Thursday (Flexible Practice): No fixed class hours. Receive your daily task and work through scenarios at your own convenience between 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM WAT, then submit your deliverable before the daily deadline and get feedback.
Powered by YAPBooks™ — our practical accounting training environment designed to give you real system proficiency.
📌📌 STEP 3 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do I need previous software experience?
No. We start from the foundational setup and guide you progressively through advanced closing workflows.
Is this a physical training?
No, it is a 100% online practical training.
How do I get feedback on my work?
Your practice submissions are reviewed by experienced accounting professionals who provide guidance and feedback to help you identify mistakes, improve your approach, and build confidence in your accounting skills.
What if I don't understand the live session immediately?
Don't worry. The Bootcamp is designed for practical learning, not just listening. You will have access to additional video walkthroughs, guided examples, and practice resources to help you review each business case scenario until you understand the workflow.
How does the flexible schedule work?
Aside from the Sunday live session, you choose when to complete your daily practical tasks between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM WAT, making it ideal for working professionals and busy schedules.
What software do we use?
You will practise inside YAPBooks™, our practical accounting software environment designed to help you build real workplace accounting skills. The workflows you learn are transferable to popular platforms like QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, and other ERP systems.
I don't have a laptop. Can I still participate using my mobile phone?
Yes, absolutely! While accounting software is traditionally experienced on a desktop or laptop, YAPBooks™ is fully responsive and optimized for mobile browsers. You can successfully log in, navigate your workflows, and complete your daily practical deliverables straight from your smartphone.
What if I miss this Sunday's batch? Do you run this bootcamp again?
Yes, we run new cohorts weekly. However, waiting another week means delaying the practical software skills you need right now to ace interviews, handle month-end tasks with confidence, or secure a promotion. Why put off your career growth? Lock in your registration for this Sunday's live cohort and start closing your skill gap immediately.
📌📌 STEP 4 - HOW TO ENROLL
Step 1 - Review Desired Program Fee Currency & Payment Method
The bootcamp fee is $10 / Select your Currency. You can pay via any of the automated online checkout or manual transfer using the details provided below. Note that the program fee does not include the charges the payment platform/bank expects you to pay on checkout.
Option 1: Payment Link
Pay via Selar (Card / Transfer)Option 2: Payment Link
Pay via SelfanyOption 3: Bank Transfer (Naira)
Amount: ₦10,000
Bank Name: Moniepoint MFB
Account Number: 6711751070
Account Name: YAP Africa Hub
Step 2 - Need Help?
If you need clarification before enrolling, you can also message us directly on WhatsApp.
Not ready to enrol yet? Join the WhatsApp cohort waitlist and we'll notify you when the next cohort opens.
📌📌 STEP 5 - READY TO ENROL?
Message Us Directly on WhatsApp
Ready to enrol? Click the button below to message us directly on WhatsApp and receive the next steps.
REFUND POLICY
We are committed to delivering high-quality practical training. Please review our refund guidelines before enrolling:
1. Notice Period: Refunds are only allowed if a formal cancellation notice is given at least 48 hours before the program commences on Sunday.
2. Program Cancellation: A full refund is automatically granted if the program fails to hold on Sunday as scheduled.
Requests meeting the criteria above can be initiated by reaching out via our support channels or WhatsApp.
OUR REVIEWS
See what professionals are saying about their experience on our Google Business profile:
📱 Not Ready to Enroll Yet? Join the WhatsApp Cohort Waitlist
Got questions or need time to complete your registration? Join our official WhatsApp support group to secure your spot, chat with our team, and get reminders before the session fills up.
JOIN THE WHATSAPP WAITLIST GROUP ➔ABOUT YAP AFRICA
YAP Africa (Young Accounting Professionals, Africa) exists to solve one major challenge in accounting: the gap between knowing accounting theory and being able to perform real accounting work.
Through practical training frameworks, workplace simulations, and accounting technology solutions like YAPBooks™, we help accounting students, graduates, and early-career professionals build the confidence and practical skills needed to handle real accounting workflows, perform better at work, and become more valuable to employers.
Our mission is simple: to help accountants move from **“I know accounting” to “I can actually do the job.”
Learn more at https://www.yapafrica.com.ng
MEET YOUR LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Queen Ikechukwu, FCA
Founder, YAP Africa | Accounting Talent Development Expert
With over 17 years of professional accounting experience, Queen Ikechukwu, FCA understands the challenge many accountants face: knowing accounting theory but struggling to confidently apply it in real workplace situations.
Through YAP Africa, she has helped accountants and finance professionals develop practical skills, workplace confidence, and the technical competencies needed to perform real accounting tasks, use modern accounting tools, and become more valuable in their careers.
Her mission is to help accountants bridge the gap between what they learned and what employers expect them to do.
Read more on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/queenikechukwu