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

lauraleo · lauraleo

hi, I am doing ICB levels 1, 2 & 3 plus sage in manual basic bookkeeping with ideal schools. I have just completed the level 1 course and done the mock exam paper and have now started level 2. just few questions if anyone is doing the same, do you complete exam at the end of level 2 and where does this usua...

Wyken · Wyken

Hi I am considering undertaking a bookkeeping course with a view to becoming a self-employed bookkeeper working from home. Trouble I am experiencing at the moment is deciding which course material provider to use. The internet seems to have quite a few businesses offering home study materials. B...

CLong · CLong

Hello, I am wating to start up my own bookkeeping business but am very confused about the different courses on offer. What I am thinking of doing is the Bookcert course but as there is no formal qualification am then thinking of also doing the AAT ABC course....any thoughts???

corinne · corinne

I am studying for the ICB qualifications but do not know what level I have to achieve to obtain a certificate. Can anybody help? Thanks Corinne

bjlyall · bjlyall

I wanted to find out from other people who have taken the above qualification as to how much you have paid in course fees. I have a sales person from HomeLearning College telling me that the course cost £50 deposit + (£42*24months) installments = £1058 for the above qualification. I've shopped around...

Mike · Mike

Hi, I'm thinking of joining the ICB and studying for their exams. However, whilst their website tells you about the membership levels (ie Associate, Member etc) it doesn't tell you anything about the academic and / or practical experience which is required for the different membership grades. D...

peter · peter

I am currently working in the accounts department of my local council. I intend to start the IAB but I cant afford to take time off to go to college. Can anyone recommend a text book I can purchase to get me ready for the IAB exams? All I can find online is home study courses. If anyone has any old text books or...

Geeta · Geeta

Hi there everyone, I am new to this forum and book keeping. I am thinking of doing the ABC course given by the AAT. I can see posts about IAB and ICB but none about AAT. Any thoughts about this course? Is it the same as given by IAB and ICB? I have no experience in working in accounts. Every job advert I see , as...

Michelle · Michelle

Hello, I am interested in becoming a book-keeper, and I have noticed on various recruitment websites that advanced Excel skills are often quoted as being desirable to have. To give myself the best chance of obtaining a job as a book-keeper, can anyone advise what are the most credible Excel qual...

TomR · TomR

I’m currently looking to do a home study book-keeping course. I’ve looked at the AAT website, and although it seems quite expensive and time consuming to do, I’m keen to get started so I’ll probably bite the bullet and pay up. Are there any other accounting courses similar to the AAT? Also what do IAB...

Accountsguy · Accountsguy

Just want to say good luck to all those ACCA and AAT students awaiting exam results on Monday & Tuesday of next week! Hope all your hard work has been worth it! Best wishes Guy

JillPen · JillPen

Hi I'm new to this forum. I have a real interest in how businesses are run and love chatting to those that are self-employed. I would like to become a book-keeper and start my own business. I don't have any accounting experience but have done basic admin jobs etc. I didn't really enjoy maths at school, a...

Sundance · Sundance

I'm currently running my own book-keeping business and so far it's going very well. I'm sticking to basic book-keeping jobs and small clients at the moment, but I'm considering signing up for the ACCA so I can offer accountancy and taxation services to my clients. I don't hav...

Gomez · Gomez

I'm looking to start a book-keeping course and I'm not quite sure which which body of book-keepers is the best to study with. Both the IAB and ICB appear similar. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.

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	ICB basic bookkeeping manual (Preview) hi, I am doing ICB levels 1, 2 & 3 plus sage in manual basic bookkeeping with ideal schools. I have just completed the level 1 course and done the mock exam paper and have now started level 2. just few questions if anyone is doing the same, do you complete exam at the end of level 2 and where does this usua...	lauraleo	4	4111	Wed Apr 2 13:56 2008 by lauraleo
	Which Bookkeeping Course to use? (Preview) Hi I am considering undertaking a bookkeeping course with a view to becoming a self-employed bookkeeper working from home. Trouble I am experiencing at the moment is deciding which course material provider to use. The internet seems to have quite a few businesses offering home study materials. B...	Wyken	4	5604	Fri Mar 28 10:08 2008 by Mike
	training (Preview) Hello, I am wating to start up my own bookkeeping business but am very confused about the different courses on offer. What I am thinking of doing is the Bookcert course but as there is no formal qualification am then thinking of also doing the AAT ABC course....any thoughts???	CLong	2	2927	Thu Mar 27 10:57 2008 by CLong
	What ICB level do you have to achieve to obtain a certificate of practice? (Preview) I am studying for the ICB qualifications but do not know what level I have to achieve to obtain a certificate. Can anybody help? Thanks Corinne	corinne	2	2538	Sun Mar 16 12:00 2008 by corinne
	Fees for ICB Lvl 1 & 2 Man Bookkeeping (Preview) I wanted to find out from other people who have taken the above qualification as to how much you have paid in course fees. I have a sales person from HomeLearning College telling me that the course cost £50 deposit + (£42*24months) installments = £1058 for the above qualification. I've shopped around...	bjlyall	6	5212	Mon Mar 3 09:36 2008 by LSelby
	Institute of Certified Bookkeepers - membership levels (Preview) Hi, I'm thinking of joining the ICB and studying for their exams. However, whilst their website tells you about the membership levels (ie Associate, Member etc) it doesn't tell you anything about the academic and / or practical experience which is required for the different membership grades. D...	Mike	1	2821	Wed Jan 30 17:29 2008 by jakdyer
	International Association of Book-keepers (Preview) I am currently working in the accounts department of my local council. I intend to start the IAB but I cant afford to take time off to go to college. Can anyone recommend a text book I can purchase to get me ready for the IAB exams? All I can find online is home study courses. If anyone has any old text books or...	peter	4	3214	Tue Dec 11 10:17 2007 by jenny
	New to book keeping ,help (Preview) Hi there everyone, I am new to this forum and book keeping. I am thinking of doing the ABC course given by the AAT. I can see posts about IAB and ICB but none about AAT. Any thoughts about this course? Is it the same as given by IAB and ICB? I have no experience in working in accounts. Every job advert I see , as...	Geeta	2	2855	Fri Nov 16 16:10 2007 by Geeta
	Best Excel Qualification (Preview) Hello, I am interested in becoming a book-keeper, and I have noticed on various recruitment websites that advanced Excel skills are often quoted as being desirable to have. To give myself the best chance of obtaining a job as a book-keeper, can anyone advise what are the most credible Excel qual...	Michelle	2	7497	Mon Oct 29 17:11 2007 by Michelle
	Book-keeping Courses (Preview) I’m currently looking to do a home study book-keeping course. I’ve looked at the AAT website, and although it seems quite expensive and time consuming to do, I’m keen to get started so I’ll probably bite the bullet and pay up. Are there any other accounting courses similar to the AAT? Also what do IAB...	TomR	11	5248	Sun Oct 14 11:35 2007 by DanielC
	Good luck to ACCA and AAT Students! (Preview) Just want to say good luck to all those ACCA and AAT students awaiting exam results on Monday & Tuesday of next week! Hope all your hard work has been worth it! Best wishes Guy	Accountsguy	0	2336	Fri Aug 17 08:02 2007 by Accountsguy
	Would I make a good book-keeper? (Preview) Hi I'm new to this forum. I have a real interest in how businesses are run and love chatting to those that are self-employed. I would like to become a book-keeper and start my own business. I don't have any accounting experience but have done basic admin jobs etc. I didn't really enjoy maths at school, a...	JillPen	4	4860	Fri May 11 17:08 2007 by JillPen
	Should I attempt the ACCA? (Preview) I'm currently running my own book-keeping business and so far it's going very well. I'm sticking to basic book-keeping jobs and small clients at the moment, but I'm considering signing up for the ACCA so I can offer accountancy and taxation services to my clients. I don't hav...	Sundance	4	3523	Fri Mar 30 18:12 2007 by startingout
	Whats the difference between the IAB and ICB? (Preview) I'm looking to start a book-keeping course and I'm not quite sure which which body of book-keepers is the best to study with. Both the IAB and ICB appear similar. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.	Gomez	1	5272	Wed Mar 28 15:44 2007 by Man66
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