Book-keeping Training, Qualifications and Professional Bodies - The Book-keepers Forum (UK)

Shamus · Shamus

I think that it's safe to say that all of us invest in training materials (glances behind him to seven large size billy bookcases bulging with accountancy texts) but there is also a lot of good quality free stuff to be had out there on the net. I'm sure that others will come on board with other helpful link...

Shamus · Shamus

http://www.book-keepers.org.uk/t62264820/site-ethics/

Branston · Branston

Hello, my names Richard and I'm just starting my bookkeeping journey. I had my own business but a nasty accident left having to close the company in 2019. After subsequent events during 2020 and the start of this year, I find myself starting again from scratch. I'm 45 so very keen to learn as much as poss...

Coraline · Coraline

Hi Everyone, I have completed the AAT Advanced Bookkeeping Qualification, Level 3, and have recently signed up to a recruitment agency to gain hands-on experience through temporary finance roles. All was going swimmingly until I started their internal five minute assessments for 'basic bookk...

Excel Questions · Excel Questions

Hi all, For those of you that are looking to learn Microsoft Excel, I ran a survey of 100 people working as bookkeepers, finance assistants and accountants asking them how they learnt the software. It turns out that although you need tutorials of some description, using the software regularly is th...

DonnaT · DonnaT

Hi everyone, is anyone here CIMA? If so, have any of you applied for members in practice? I am considering doing this. Any advice welcome...

Lorry10 · Lorry10

I'd like to share some information about Open University accounting courses. These can be studied for free, with fees covered by the Scottish Awards Agency Scotland (part time grants) and can earn you exemptions with professional bookkeeping and accounting bodies such as IAB, AAT, ACCA, and CIM...

Rbeard · Rbeard

Hi all, when I was young, free and childless I gained my CIMA qualification and worked in finance for years. Very little of that time was spent actually doing accounts although my final role I was in charge of the accounts for a small start up but that was in the US and we hired accountants for the actua...

Alice0411 · Alice0411

Good morning, I have AAT level 3 gained few years ago and now I'd like to pursue a career in accountancy. I'm planning my path for the next few years. I'd like to be able to work from home providing services to self-employed and small limited companies. Can you please tell me what qualifications do I need...

Scrasey13 · Scrasey13

Good afternoon everyone. As you can tell, I'm new here, so apologies if this has been posted in the wrong section. I work for a practice in Patchway, Bristol and we're currently looking for a reliable, freelance bookkeeper to sub work to on an ongoing basis. Is there anybody local who could be intere...

CJArt · CJArt

Hello All, I'm new to the forum here. I will be starting my journey in Bookkeeping in September after the school holidays. Was looking at local colleges and doing the Level 1 Course and then the Level 2 course. I need some advice as to if I am starting at the right point /level. About me; I completed a Gener...

Dons · Dons

Hi, I am new to this forum but have been looking and reading it for a while. Due to the Coronavirus I am now out of work. I was a tour guide and I don't really want to do that anymore. My dream is to mainly work from home. I am 64 so this may be too late for me but I will ask the question anyway. I have no background in...

Paulraff · Paulraff

Hi everyone, As I am a newbie I want to introduce myself. Not only am I a newbie to this forum( which I think is great), I am also a newbie to book keeping (ish). I have been working part time as a book keeper since May 2019. My previous experience was a cafe proprietor. I had this in Galway Ireland. During m...

GrampianRoss · GrampianRoss

Hello, I am currently living in the North-East of Scotland and am close to finishing an IAB Level 2 Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping. I have been looking into the possibility of self-employment after I complete the course, though there are some things I am still unsure of and would be grateful of any...

marinos · marinos

Hello everyone, This is my first post and i need some help and guidance. Unfortunately i didn't have the ability to study a College or University Degree. I am 33 years old and i have a newborn baby. I am working as an AML officer for the last couple of years for a respectful company but financially im str...

TheUninvited · TheUninvited

I would like to know a bit more about bookkeepers.What is a day of working as a bookkeeper?Is it a difficult job? ofcourse for beginners will be more difficult but what about even when you are experienced and you know what to do ? If you are experienced, what is the most difficult task? are the tasks too m...

Sammy76 · Sammy76

The company I am working for would eventually like me to take over their payroll. Whilst I can do basic payroll, I've only ever done payroll for companies with under 10 employees, plus it's all been very straight forward. This company has 30 employees and it is not straightforward. What would be the b...

NumbersGuys90 · NumbersGuys90

I've completed and passed my level 2 ICB and just completed my advance book keeping course and ready to take my ICB level 3 exams. what else would i need to find a decent job? i'm thinking of joining and taking the AAT level 3. I also have sage level 1 qualification too. Alot of people are asking for experi...

JDR909705 · JDR909705

Hi Anyone any idea whether holders of IFA get any exemptions from ACCA and if so what they are? Cheers Jim

LAS · LAS

Hi AllI have my Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Accounting for Business 603/2735/2, but now want to continue my studies onto level 3, however, I am not sure which is the best option and I would appreciate your opinion.Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping and AccountingLevel 3 Certificate in Comp...

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	STICKY: Free Training Materials. (Preview) I think that it's safe to say that all of us invest in training materials (glances behind him to seven large size billy bookcases bulging with accountancy texts) but there is also a lot of good quality free stuff to be had out there on the net. I'm sure that others will come on board with other helpful link...	Shamus	43	32103	Mon Mar 30 19:09 2020 by Lorry10
	STICKY: Before Posting (closed) (Preview) http://www.book-keepers.org.uk/t62264820/site-ethics/	Shamus	0	3508	Sat Jun 11 15:11 2016 by Shamus
	I'd be very grateful for some advice. (Preview) Hello, my names Richard and I'm just starting my bookkeeping journey. I had my own business but a nasty accident left having to close the company in 2019. After subsequent events during 2020 and the start of this year, I find myself starting again from scratch. I'm 45 so very keen to learn as much as poss...	Branston	5	478	Sun Sep 12 12:26 2021 by rathore36912
	All the gear; no idea! AAT Bookkeeper AATQB No Experience Help (Preview) Hi Everyone, I have completed the AAT Advanced Bookkeeping Qualification, Level 3, and have recently signed up to a recruitment agency to gain hands-on experience through temporary finance roles. All was going swimmingly until I started their internal five minute assessments for 'basic bookk...	Coraline	5	541	Fri Aug 6 19:15 2021 by Leger
	Learning Excel for finance and accounting. (Preview) Hi all, For those of you that are looking to learn Microsoft Excel, I ran a survey of 100 people working as bookkeepers, finance assistants and accountants asking them how they learnt the software. It turns out that although you need tutorials of some description, using the software regularly is th...	Excel Questions	1	721	Wed May 5 13:08 2021 by Shamus
	CIMA (Preview) Hi everyone, is anyone here CIMA? If so, have any of you applied for members in practice? I am considering doing this. Any advice welcome...	DonnaT	2	1179	Tue Feb 9 00:35 2021 by Shamus
	Free Accounting Courses - Scotland (Preview) I'd like to share some information about Open University accounting courses. These can be studied for free, with fees covered by the Scottish Awards Agency Scotland (part time grants) and can earn you exemptions with professional bookkeeping and accounting bodies such as IAB, AAT, ACCA, and CIM...	Lorry10	5	1956	Mon Feb 8 19:52 2021 by DonnaT
	Returning to the workforce as a sole trader? (Preview) Hi all, when I was young, free and childless I gained my CIMA qualification and worked in finance for years. Very little of that time was spent actually doing accounts although my final role I was in charge of the accounts for a small start up but that was in the US and we hired accountants for the actua...	Rbeard	4	814	Mon Feb 8 17:09 2021 by Maat
	qualifications to open up an own practice (Preview) Good morning, I have AAT level 3 gained few years ago and now I'd like to pursue a career in accountancy. I'm planning my path for the next few years. I'd like to be able to work from home providing services to self-employed and small limited companies. Can you please tell me what qualifications do I need...	Alice0411	6	1474	Thu Nov 5 18:53 2020 by Leger
	Hello y'all (Preview) Good afternoon everyone. As you can tell, I'm new here, so apologies if this has been posted in the wrong section. I work for a practice in Patchway, Bristol and we're currently looking for a reliable, freelance bookkeeper to sub work to on an ongoing basis. Is there anybody local who could be intere...	Scrasey13	5	1130	Thu Oct 8 13:29 2020 by Fredja
	Starting Bookkeeping Training where to start please. (Preview) Hello All, I'm new to the forum here. I will be starting my journey in Bookkeeping in September after the school holidays. Was looking at local colleges and doing the Level 1 Course and then the Level 2 course. I need some advice as to if I am starting at the right point /level. About me; I completed a Gener...	CJArt	39	7654	Sat Jun 6 10:07 2020 by Shamus
	Hi Everyone and can I do this. (Preview) Hi, I am new to this forum but have been looking and reading it for a while. Due to the Coronavirus I am now out of work. I was a tour guide and I don't really want to do that anymore. My dream is to mainly work from home. I am 64 so this may be too late for me but I will ask the question anyway. I have no background in...	Dons	17	2523	Wed Apr 15 21:35 2020 by Shamus
	Hello (Preview) Hi everyone, As I am a newbie I want to introduce myself. Not only am I a newbie to this forum( which I think is great), I am also a newbie to book keeping (ish). I have been working part time as a book keeper since May 2019. My previous experience was a cafe proprietor. I had this in Galway Ireland. During m...	Paulraff	2	1268	Sat Apr 4 06:41 2020 by Artois
	Some questions about self-employment (Preview) Hello, I am currently living in the North-East of Scotland and am close to finishing an IAB Level 2 Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping. I have been looking into the possibility of self-employment after I complete the course, though there are some things I am still unsure of and would be grateful of any...	GrampianRoss	6	2182	Sat Feb 29 01:08 2020 by Leger
	Help Required (Preview) Hello everyone, This is my first post and i need some help and guidance. Unfortunately i didn't have the ability to study a College or University Degree. I am 33 years old and i have a newborn baby. I am working as an AML officer for the last couple of years for a respectful company but financially im str...	marinos	5	2497	Tue Feb 11 12:03 2020 by Cheshire
	Can somebody tell me a little bit about bookkeepers? Such as what is a day like? Is it a difficult job ? (Preview) I would like to know a bit more about bookkeepers.What is a day of working as a bookkeeper?Is it a difficult job? ofcourse for beginners will be more difficult but what about even when you are experienced and you know what to do ? If you are experienced, what is the most difficult task? are the tasks too m...	TheUninvited	10	2621	Wed Dec 18 11:27 2019 by Cheshire
	Payroll Qualifications (Preview) The company I am working for would eventually like me to take over their payroll. Whilst I can do basic payroll, I've only ever done payroll for companies with under 10 employees, plus it's all been very straight forward. This company has 30 employees and it is not straightforward. What would be the b...	Sammy76	6	2454	Fri Sep 13 11:26 2019 by Sammy76
	What else do i need for work? (Preview) I've completed and passed my level 2 ICB and just completed my advance book keeping course and ready to take my ICB level 3 exams. what else would i need to find a decent job? i'm thinking of joining and taking the AAT level 3. I also have sage level 1 qualification too. Alot of people are asking for experi...	NumbersGuys90	10	3540	Mon Sep 2 10:38 2019 by Cheshire
	IFA & ACCA (Preview) Hi Anyone any idea whether holders of IFA get any exemptions from ACCA and if so what they are? Cheers Jim	JDR909705	16	10071	Thu Aug 1 22:37 2019 by YLB-HO
	IAB level 3 - which one to choose!? (Preview) Hi AllI have my Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Accounting for Business 603/2735/2, but now want to continue my studies onto level 3, however, I am not sure which is the best option and I would appreciate your opinion.Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping and AccountingLevel 3 Certificate in Comp...	LAS	13	3252	Sat Jul 6 13:53 2019 by YLB-HO
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