The Book-keepers Forum (BKF)
The Book-keepers Forum (UK) -> Professional Book-keepers in Practice -> Would I need it?
Post Info TOPIC: Would I need it?
Suffolker


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 173
Date:
Would I need it?
Permalink  

I've recently discovered that you can do a level 3 diploma in bookkeeping with the ICB.  I've already done levels 1 and 2 and was wondering if 3 was worth doing or not?  I'm thinking about going self employed and wondered if I would need to do any of the below to peoples books or would the accountant do it?
I know all qualifications are good to have but the cheapest I've found it is for £199 so I want to be sure first!


level3.jpg



__________________
rachel_mclean


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 625
Date:
Permalink  

Hi I work self-employed as a bookkeeper and have only done the two courses you have but now i have found that i do have to do the diploma to work. after the diploma i can get a practicing certificate to allow me to work. yesits defenatly worth it and its much better to be able to do all the above and to know about it because it does come up in bookkeeping and if you working for someone bookkeeping to save them accountants fees the more you can do the better for them.

I'm starting a course in sept at a local college to do level 3 diploma and its £180 and thats the cheapest you can get really.

you also have to do the level 3 diploma to get a practicing certificate to be able to work self-employed as a bookkeeper. it only takes a few months and you can work at the course as fast or slow as you want

__________________

Rachel
AndreaM


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 14
Date:
Permalink  

Hi Rachel

As a reply to your posting. I have recently been in contact with ICB via email and they informed me that I can apply for a practising certificate after Level 2.
I am confused now as you have stated it is level 3.

Can anyone else confirm which level you need to pass with ICB before you can apply for a practising certificate?
Andrea

__________________
Julie


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 301
Date:
Permalink  

Hi Andrea,

You need only pass ICB Level II either manual or computerised to gain a practising certificate. 

After I passed Level II comp, thats what I did and Im currently working through the Level III Diploma.  As Rachel says, the more you can offer a client, the better it is for them in terms of reducing their accountants costs.

Julie

__________________
Suffolker


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 173
Date:
Permalink  

Thanks for the replies everyone! Think I will do the level 3

I've just seen on the ICB website that they sell a text book that covers everything in levels 1 and 2. I don't suppose anyone knows if theres anywhere I can buy a text book that covers level 3?

__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
The Book-keepers Forum (UK) -> Professional Book-keepers in Practice -> Would I need it?
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us
Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
©2007-2024 The Book-keepers Forum (BKF). All Rights Reserved. The Book-keepers Forum (BKF) is a trading division of Bookcert Ltd. Registered in England Company Number 05782923. 2 Laurel House, 1 Station Rd, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS22 6AR, United Kingdom. The Book-keepers Forum and BKF are trademarks of Bookcert Ltd. This forum is a discussion forum only. There will usually be more than one opinion to any question and any posting should not be viewed as a definitive solution. No responsibility for loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of any posting on this site is accepted by the contributors or The Book-keepers Forum. In all cases, appropriate professional advice should be sought before making a decision. We reserve the right to remove any postings which are offensive, libellous, self-promoting or engaged in covert marketing. We will not notify users of removals. The views expressed in the forum posts are those of the individual and do not necessary reflect or agree with those of The Book-keepers Forum. Any offensive or unsuitable posts will be removed by the moderators. Any reader of this forum can request for a post to be looked into by sending an email to: bookcertltd@gmail.com.

Privacy & Cookie Policy  About