ICB – Level 2 Bookkeeping Certificate

This is a fully accredited course within ICB (Institute of Certified Bookkeepers) qualification. The course covers Level 2 (Affiliate Level) and Level 3 (Associate Level) of the ICB Bookkeeping qualification. Level 2 is the beginner level of the ICB qualification. Level 3 is the Associate Level training. It consists of a range of manual bookkeeping, computerised bookkeeping and the delivery of final accounts.

The computerised accounting section of the course is based around Sage Accounting.

This is all of the ICB Level II and it will prepare you for the Paper B1, B2, B3 assessments. The price is discounted in this package, compared to buying each item separately.

Course Format:

The course is delivered in a classroom format. You will attend tutorial at scheduled times during your course. This will be in a classroom format, during which many practical exercises are set for the student in assignments between classes. These practical exercises are essential to the learning process in bookkeeping and finance. ICB membership and ICB study booklets are included in the cost of the course.

Sage is the default package of this ICB course and is used in all computerised bookkeeping exercises. You can however request to use any computerised system to complete the training. The Sage student licence fee is included in the course fees.

Course Aim:

To build a solid understanding bookkeeping and to prepare the student for ICB assessment in order to attain the AfICB qualification. From this course you can continue to Level III and become a qualified Certified Bookkeeper.

Syllabus Detail:

Students must be able to demonstrate their ability to understand and carry out the following functions:

Course Content

Paper B1 – Basic double-entry bookkeeping to trial balance

• Underpinning knowledge
• Calculation of business documents including calculation of VAT Entering transactions into the ledgers including the analysed cash book, cash transactions, credit transactions, discounts, petty cash book, two column cash book and VAT
• Making and receiving payments
• Production and explanation of a trial balance

Paper B2 – Further double entry bookkeeping to trial balance

• More advanced underpinning knowledge
• Further double entry Making and receiving payments
• Production and explanation of a trial balance

Paper B3 – Sage Computerised Bookkeeping

• Start a Business Accounts
• Process Nominal and Sub Ledger Accounts
• How to go about the correction of errors in the system
• Bank Reconciliation
• Trial Balance
• Generate Reports
• Final Accounts - Sole Trader
• Health and Safety

This course starts from the basics and there are no pre-requisites.

The course is ideal for anyone who wants to get a sound basis of skills to pursue a career in finance.

You can also start your own Bookkeeping practice and be your own boss, once you have completed the Level 3 qualification.

There are no pre-requisites for this course. The course is set to start at beginner level.

The ICB is a highly recognised Institute for Bookkeeping and Accounting training. Once you have completed Level 2 and 3, you will able to apply for a wide range of Finance, Accounting and Bookkeeping Jobs. You will also be able to open your own Bookkeeping practice and be your own boss. You will gain AICB after your name.