Introducing an advanced accounting system into a hotel or tourism business isn’t just about better bookkeeping — it’s about giving management the organization and control needed to run the establishment at a genuinely high level. Modern hotel accounting has grown far more complex than simple income-and-expense tracking; it now requires close attention to taxes, credit and debit accounts, and financial transactions across defined reporting periods.

This course from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy is built for professionals who want to introduce or upgrade the accounting system within their company or tourism enterprise, achieving stronger organization and higher-level financial management as a result. Far from being difficult to learn, a well-designed accounting system is a modern management tool that helps hotels and tourism establishments operate to high international standards. The program also examines the similarities and differences between commercial accounting and service-sector accounting as applied across hotels, hospitals, clubs and associations, and tourism transport companies — reflecting the central role sound accounting plays in national tourism development.

Who Should Attend?

• Managers and owners of tourism establishments and hotels seeking to introduce scientific accounting methods.
• Staff in accounts departments across hotels and tourism establishments, and hotel deputy directors.
• Directors of hotels, resorts, and all types of tourism facilities, and their supervisors and senior monitors.
• Managers of accounts and management departments, and all hotel administrative staff.
• Staff responsible for tourism facilities such as hotels, swimming pools, and parks, and owners of travel and tourism agencies.

Course Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Apply financial performance accounting methods for enterprises, following globally certified accounting systems.
• Establish supervision and reporting methods across hotel sections, including daily workflow overviews.
• Handle guest complaints properly while strengthening management, communication, and public relations skills.
• Apply global hotel supervision strategies and marketing skills to win and retain clients.
• Manage tourism hospitals, airlines, and the organization of travels and tours where relevant.

Module 1: Understanding Hotel Accounting and Organizational Structure

• The definition and importance of accounting within hotels and the tourism industry.
• The organizational structure of tourism establishments and how it shapes accounting workflows.

Module 2: International Accounting Frameworks and Global Systems

• Key international accounting frameworks and methods.
• The major global accounting systems used across the hospitality sector.

Module 3: Managing Financial Transactions and Budgets

• Understanding the mechanisms of financial transactions conducted within the company.
• Budget control, preparation of financial accounts and statements, and receipt and crediting of payments and remittances.

Module 4: Financial Reporting and Payroll

• Writing financial reports related to the company’s financial statements over a defined period.
• Collecting employee entitlements according to approved payroll, wages, and monthly incentives, and rendering periodic financial statements to management and board officers.

Module 5: Internal Controls and Fraud Prevention

• How to discover and adjust any fake or irregular expenses.
• Controlling all financial transactions across the establishment.