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ICB Affiliate - Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping -Course with Exam -B1, B2, B3 Plus a FREE MS Excel 2013 or 2016 course!


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Summary

Price
£450 inc VAT
Finance options

Flexible, interest-free, part payment options available.

Study method
Online
Duration
1 year · Self-paced
Qualification
Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping (QCF)
Awarded by Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price

Overview

ICB Affiliate Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping

This qualification is fully accredited by the ICB and covers Level 2 (Affiliate Level) of the ICB Bookkeeping qualification structure. You will learn the fundamentals of single entry bookkeeping and double entry bookkeeping and how these skills apply to working with both a manual or computerised bookkeeping system.

The course has been developed to incorporate all bookkeeping 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.

What can I use it for?
You will be able to use the ICB Affiliate Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping to get jobs as an Assistant Bookkeeper with salaries averaging £22,000 a year.

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
• Final exam (B1, B2, B3)

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

  • Underpinning Knowledge
  • Business Documents
  • Ledger Accounts and Division of the Ledger
  • Books of Prime Entry
  • Accounting for VAT
  • Making and Receiving Payments
  • Trial Balance
  • Using a Computerised Accounts Package

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 and help to book your exam when you both come to an agreement that you’re ready. The tutor support is provided so we can ensure you have the best chance of passing your examinations maintaining our pass rates which currently stand as one of the highest in the UK.

ICB Membership Benefits

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?

The course is perfect for anyone who is looking to pursue a career in the finance industry as a bookkeeper, it is also suitable for anyone who is looking to validate their current bookkeeping knowledge into an industry recognised certification.

Requirements

There are no requirements for this course, but we recommend basic numeracy skills.

Career path

The ICB provides bookkeepers with global recognition in the bookkeeping industry. You can undertake Assistant Bookkeeper job roles which means you will be able to carry out the role of an employed assistant bookkeeper under supervision, set up a computerised bookkeeping system, enter details of transactions and produce reports.

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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.