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ICB Member - Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Bookkeeping & Accounts -Course -ABA8, ABA9


City Business Library

Summary

Price
£325 inc VAT
Finance options
Flexible, interest-free, part payment options available.
Study method
Online
Duration
1 year · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) not included in price, and must be purchased separately

Overview

This bookkeeping course is fully accredited by the ICB and covers Level 4 (Member Level) of the ICB Bookkeeping qualification structure. You will learn how to expand your knowledge of bookkeeping and accounts best practice and learn practical skills that can apply to your day-to-day role.

The bookkeeping course has been developed to incorporate all bookkeeping and accounting principles into the Sage Instant Accounts software. Sage are the market leader for integrated accounting, payroll and payment systems who support over 800,000 companies worldwide with their finance solutions.

The exam is not included in this package.

What can I use it for?
You will be able to use the ICB Member Level 4 Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping & Accounts qualification to get more lucrative roles as a Self-Employed Bookkeeper or a Senior Employed Bookkeeper within an organisation with salaries averaging £32,000 per year.

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What’s included in this course?
• ICB accredited training materials which are compatible with all devices (desktop, laptop, tablet or phone)
• Full version of Sage Instant Accounts
• One year’s student membership to the ICB
• Tutor Support
• NUS Extra Card available (for a small additional fee)
• Practice assignments to apply the bookkeeping knowledge you’ve learned
• Mock Exam

Note: Sage Instant software associated with the course runs only on Windows

Description

About the ICB

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) is the largest bookkeeping institute in the world. It promotes and maintains the standards of bookkeeping as a profession through relevant qualifications, awarding grades of membership that recognise academic and working achievement.

The ICB’s role as a bookkeeping membership body means they provide ongoing support to members to ensure their bookkeepers are up to date with bookkeeping legislation, obligations and are trusted to provide the highest quality of bookkeeping service to businesses.

Course Units

  • Create a set of accounts for a business from incomplete records to the appropriate industry standard
  • Prepare a set of final accounts for a limited company for the purposes of internal management, in accordance with industry best practices.
  • Prepare a set of final accounts for a limited liability partnership consisting of an income statement and balance sheet only.
  • Calculate and interpret partnership profit ratios.
  • Correctly adjust the capital share of partners should any changes affect the profit sharing ratio.
  • Understand financial statements and how they apply – this includes being able to calculate and explain profitability and liquidity ratios for the business.
  • Locate, understand and apply all the above in a computerised management system.

Tutor Support

We provide you with tutor support throughout your 12-month course access period. Your tutor will be available to you 24/7 and can provide guidance through the course and professional advice to help you through any potential issue you may come across. Your designated tutor will also mark your mock examinations for you.

ICB Membership Benefits

At e-Careers, we want to give you the best experience for the money you spend. If you purchase this package we will pay your first year of student membership to the ICB for free. Meaning you get to experience amazing benefits, including:

Professional Recognition

Distinguish yourself with globally recognised ICB bookkeeping membership and designatory letters after your name.

Networking

Extend your professional network at the annual Bookkeepers Summit, ICB Branch meetings and online forums.

News and Insight

Get professional and legislative bookkeeping updates at ICB and in the regular e-newsletter InVoice.

Online Resources

Access exclusive areas of the ICB website for technical helpsheets and document templates.

Technical Helpline

Speak to specialist bookkeeping advisors about bookkeeping, tax, AML, law, payroll and much more.

Professional Development

Expand your knowledge and skills as a bookkeeper with the ICB Continuing Professional Development programme.

Career Support

Access online resources for career advice and view bookkeeping jobs through the ICB Job Vacancy Portal.

Offers and Discounts

Save money with ICBenefits and get preferential rates on products and service offered by ICB partners.

Further Benefits for Member in Practice

  • ICB Logo – Can be displayed on your website, stationary and promotion materials.
  • Practice Directory – You will be listed on the ICB website promoting your practice and licence for potential clients.
  • AML Supervision – Supervision as legally required by Money Laundering Regulations (MLR).
  • AML Software – Enables you to carry out due diligence checks and risk assessments for clients.
  • Marketing materials – Customisable stationary and promotional items
  • Insurance – Professional Indemnity Insurance tailored to your ICB Practice
  • AML Guidance – Specialist telephone support and an online resource library
  • Business Support – Exclusive web content is available to help you set up, develop and run your business.

Who is this course for?

This bookkeeping course is ideal for those who wish to build in their current level of knowledge and advanced their career in accounting and bookkeeping.

Requirements

We recommend you to have a working knowledge or bookkeeping and basic numeracy skills.

Career path

The ICB provides bookkeepers with global recognition in the bookkeeping industry. Roles you can function in include:
• Self-Employed Bookkeeper
• Employed Bookkeeper (for a limited or limited liability partnership)
• Finance Administrator

If you have ever wanted to run your own company, you can also run your own bookkeeping firm!

Questions and answers

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.