IAB Level 1 & 2 Computerised Accounting for Business

Overview

Who is it for?

If you’re looking to gain competency in the world’s most popular bookkeeping software, the Sage Level 2 Computerised Bookkeeping course will teach everything you need to know, while helping you gain a recognised qualification.

Every business, no matter how large or small, is required by law to ‘keep books’. Bookkeepers play a vital role within organisations; ensuring records of individual financial transactions are accurate, orderly, up to date and comprehensive.

If you are organised and methodical, like working through documents and enjoy seeing a set of figures add up properly, then bookkeeping is the career for you.

What jobs will I qualify for?

• Accounts Assistant
• Accounts Clerk

In these roles, you could earn up to £18,000 per annum (source: reed.co.uk Salary Checker, 2013, UK Only).

Description

When can I start?

You can enrol at any time - start today.

Are there any requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements for the IAB Level 2 Accounting for Business course. However it is recommended that prospective candidates have basic skills in numeracy, information technology and literacy prior to embarking on a course of study for this qualification.

What skills will I gain?

You will cover manual bookkeeping techniques while learning to use Sage 50 Accounts – the software of choice for most small and medium sized organisations. In fact, Sage 50 is a comprehensive business management system that can provide valuable information on customers, suppliers, products and areas of profitability.

The syllabus covers a variety of computerised bookkeeping techniques, such as exporting and importing data and electronic submissions, financial data security, creating and emailing invoices and statements and more giving you IAB associate status and the knowledge needed to progress to IAB Level 3 courses.

Module breakdown

This IAB Level 2 Computerised Accounting for Business course covers both the Level 1 and Level 2 certifications. In order to complete these you will submit coursework material on the following:

Level 1

• Introduction to the Qualifications
• Working in Bookkeeping and Accounting
• The Role of the Bookkeeper
• Introduction to VAT
• Business Documents
• Banking Procedures
• Bookkeeping Systems
• Petty Cash

Level 2

• Professional Values and Basic Business Legislation
• Banking Procedures
• Principles of VAT
• An Introduction to Double Entry Bookkeeping
• Business Documents
• Using a Sub-divided Bookkeeping System
• Cost and Cost Classification
• Cost Behaviour Patterns
• Cost Coding
• Valuing Stock
• Labour Costing

What support will be available?

• You will have unlimited access to Home Learning College's expert Tutors for two years after enrolling on this course
• You will  be able to sit mock exams to assess your progress
• You will receive assistance with both the booking and funding of your exams
• You will be using Sage Line50, the UK’s most widely used professional bookkeeping software. 

How will I be assessed?

To complete this certification you will be required to complete eight IAB knowledge tests and two Sage tests taken at home.

What should I do next? For a free consultation call a specialist Bookkeeping Learning Consultant on 0207 980 2841 or enquire online today to request a call back.