ICB Associate - Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping & Accounts -Course -BA4, BA5, BA6, BA7

This course is fully accredited by the ICB and covers Level 3 (Associate Level) of the ICB Bookkeeping and Accounts qualification structure. You will learn how to perform important duties such as preparing ledger balances, producing accurate VAT returns and posting year-end adjustments to the appropriate industry standard.

This course does not include the exam.

This 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.

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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

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

• Why it is essential to adhere to a set of ethical principles
• How and when it is appropriate to act in the event of unethical behaviour in the workplace
• The definition and correct application of specific terms including business entity, going historical cost, consistency and prudence and accruals.
• The legal requirements and obligations involved in the process of forming a partnership
• How to understand and competently demonstrate different ways of processing VAT for both EU and non-EU transactions
• To understand the different types of VAT management systems including the VAT Margin Scheme

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.

This bookkeeping course is ideal for those who have already successfully completed the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, anyone whose job role demands they carry out the role of a chartered bookkeeper or those who simply wish to enhance their bookkeeping and accounts knowledge to boost their employment options.

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

The ICB provides bookkeepers with global recognition in the bookkeeping industry. Roles you can undertake include:
• Bookkeeper
• Assistant Bookkeeper
• Accounts Assistant
• Finance Administrator

The ICB Level 3 qualification is also an intermediate step into the ICB qualification structure and can be used take your career as a bookkeeper/finance professional to the next level.