Computerised Bookkeeping (ICB Level 2) Course

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a Computerised Book keeping qualification. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Computerised Book keeping is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for an exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Level 2 Computerised Book keeping course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

The ICB are the world's largest Bookkeeping institute with over 150,000 members worldwide. Prince Michael of Kent is the patron of the ICB, adding credibility and further value to the qualification. Once you have completed this course you will be ready to take the ICB Level 2 Bookkeeping examination. The ICB are the "Institute of Certified Bookkeepers."

With this bookkeeping course you have two options:

The course can be studied for personal interest and development without assessment and we can provide you with a completion certificate.

On successful completion of the course and examination, you will gain an official ICB level II certificate in computerised bookkeeping and an in-house certificate.

Completing this course will add value to your CV by demonstrating your understanding of Computerised Bookkeeping. It will enable you to maximise your personal development, and help you find your dream job, by showing a potential employer your commitment and knowledge of the subject. It will allow you to put yourself in charge of your career, to develop and grow at a pace that suits you, and help you stand out from other applicants when job hunting.

Course Key Topics

The Institute of Certified Book-Keepers Computerised Bookkeeping Level 2 course is divided into nine comprehensive units:

Module 1: Software overview
Module 2: Company setup
Module 3: Customer & suppliers setup
Module 4: Opening balances
Module 5: Business/source document design
Module 6: Invoices, credit notes, & cash transactions
Module 7: Sales/purchases & bank reconciliation
Module 8: Adjustments, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, VAT Return & Corrections
Module 9: Accounting for Non-Profit Making Organisations

Home Study Tutor Support

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work.  You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to 6 months from the time of registration. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the online student portal, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

Course Assessments 

The course will take the form of a series of written assignments which are submitted and marked by your tutor. If you wish to gain the formal ICB qualification you will also need to sit an exam online.  The ICB Computerised Bookkeeping examinations are currently paper based examinations. Students are sent a paper exam via post and are required to use their own software to complete the exam. Reports are then printed and sent hard copy to the ICB for marking.  The exam can be taken at any time and is required to be organised and paid for additionally by the learner.

What's Included? What do I get when I enrol?

Your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the Book keeping home study course and earn your award:

1. All textbooks, study folders, and/or online learning aids designed for distance learning
2. A full range of student services, including:

• Tutor marked assessments (TMAs)
• Access to the online student portal (Student Chat, Forums and Online Support Resources)
• NUS Extra Card (discounted membership)
• Comprehensive Study Guide & Study Plan
• Guide to Effective Study Techniques
• How to approach exams without fear

3. Free postage and packaging for UK mainland students
4. ICB Student registration Fees
5. SAGE Software

For a student to undertake the ICB Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping, they will need to have completed Level 1 in Basic Bookkeeping first. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Bookkeeping and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

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