ICB Level 2 - Certificate in Bookkeeping (Basic, Manual & Computerised) B1, B2 & B3

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1 ICB Level 2 - Certificate in Bookkeeping (Basic, Manual & Computerised) B1, B2 & B3 Ex Tax: Technical data Course Start: Course Hours: 60 Recognised Issuing Body: Course Code: Course Prerequisite: Course Qualification: Exam Required?: UK Course Credits: US Course Credit Hours: Study Support: Any time BBS203 None ICB Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping New ICB Syllabus (2014) -The ICB Level II Certificate in Bookkeeping is comprised of 3 modules: B1, B2 and B3. All three modules must be completed in order to be awarded the ICB Level II Certificate in Bookkeeping (AfICB).This qualification is your starting point towards your career as a professional or self-employed bookkeeper. Learning Outcomes: The three modules covers the basic principles of single and double entry bookkeeping and provides the necessary foundation in order to progress to the next ICB Bookkeeping

2 qualification. Both manual and computerised systems of bookkeeping principles are covered in this Level II Certificate. Employment Prospects: Assistant Bookkeeper Upon the completion of the ICB Level II Certificate in Bookkeeping qualification students will be able to carry out the role of an employed assistant bookkeeper under supervision. They should be able to apply postings from the books of prime entry and from source documents to the ledger accounts and produce an initial trial balance. They will also be able to set up a computerised bookkeeping system, enter details of all transactions and produce reports. Pre requisites: No prior bookkeeping knowledge is required. However, students will need basic numeracy skills. "We are just writing to let you know we have received a very positive from one of your students, Atu Patel. He was very pleased with the quality of his course material and the support he receives from his tutor Paul Evans. It is always great for the ICB to hear of such kind comments from students who are happy with their chosen training provider - keep up the good work! Kind regards." Chloe - Member Services, ICB -Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, UK "Thank you so much for all of your support, your help has been invaluable. I am really enjoying the course so glad I decided to sign up. Doing the course has made me feel a lot more confident in my current job and who knows, it might even lead me to a better one." Mandy, Start & Finish at Anytime - Study from Anywhere - Unlimited Tutor and Admin Support

3 Practicals: ICB Level II Certificate in Bookkeeping The importance of adhering to a code of professional ethics The differences between the structure of different types of businesses The importance of legislation that applies to bookkeepers The basic elements of a contract The accounting equation The concept of reporting on a cash basis for income tax purposes The concept of business entity, duality and historical cost Banking procedures including the need for security The purpose and range of business documents, and accurately prepare them The purpose of, and make entries into, the ledgers and books of prime entry including the use of control accounts The process of dealing with and accounting for VAT in the ledgers The purpose and use of the two and three-column cash book, the analysed cash book and the petty cash book The purpose and use of the trial balance When to open a suspense account Set up a business in a computerised system Process entries into nominal and subsidiary ledger accounts Print out reports as follows: Trial balance Audit trail Nominal account transactions Sales and purchase ledger transactions Tuition Costs per module:

4 B1: 185 B2: 185 B3: 280 Discount Package Price: New ICB syllabus introductory fee - or Pay by instalments as above ( 615 is the total cost for all three modules, when paid in full, up front. A saving of 5%) Duration: Allow approxiametly 50 hours study time for each module (B1, B2, B3). Students who have had previous bookkeeping experience will be able to complete the course in less time. What's Included: All course material Professionally written focusing on the ICB syallabus with userfriendly online access and downloadable. Additonal Learning Resources Your own industry experienced Personal Bookkeeping Tutor contactable at anytime by phone and . Paul Evans brings over 20 years experience in the bookkeeping profession and specialises in Manual bookeeping. He is responsible for ensuring students pass ICB first time round. Nick Howarth, expertise is in Computersied and Payroll bookkeeping. Through his committment and dedication to teaching Bookkeeping he is able to help his studnets achieve Distinction in their exams. See below for tutors profile. You will have unlimited contact and support from your Personal Tutor and the ADL Admin vital to your success. Assignments are at the end of each unit and are marked and graded with essential feedback from your Personal Tutor in short time. Access to our ADL's Moodle Tutor Support System allowing students to access additonal learning resources Exam practice One ICB Mock Exam online download Unlimited contact and support from your Personal Tutor and ADL Admin vital to your success Sage Instant Accounts (applicabe to B3) ICB Student Registration fee (first 12 months membership of the ICB) ICB Assessments (exam fees - 3 x online exams) Transcript of your grades and course work completed - great for using at job interviews ADL Certificate in addition to the ICB Certificate

5 There are no hidden costs. However, students will be required to purchase SAGEone programme when starting B3. Allow approxiamatly 60. Assessment and Grading There are three online assessments, B1, B2, and B3 - all of which are taken in the candidate s home or place of work. The first two assessments (B1 and B2) will test manual knowledge of double entry bookkeeping to trial balance for a variety of types of businesses; the third assessment (B3) will test the set up and data entry to trial balance using a computerised system. Course Details: ICB Level II Certificate in Bookkeeping B1, B2 & B3 All course material is written to a high standard ensuring your success first time round. B1 Basic double-entry bookkeeping to trial balance Home /place of work based assessment to include: Underpinning knowledge terms in bookkeeping (assets, liabilities etc.) banking procedures Understanding the different categories of VAT (standard, reduced, zero, exempt, outside the scope) Calculation of business documents including calculation of VAT entering transactions into the ledgers including the analysed cash book, cash transactions, credit transactions, discounts, petty cash book, two column cash book and VAT making and receiving payments Production and explanation of a trial balance B2 Further double entry bookkeeping to trial balance Home /place of work based assessment to include: Underpinning knowledge ethics legislation types of businesses including simple cash based businesses identifying sections of the ledger accounting concepts Further double entry including the following Topics from paper 1 Day books and control accounts in a double-entry system Writing off a bad debt Construction Industry Scheme Non-sole trader entries (subscriptions, donations, drawings of partners etc)

6 Making and receiving payments Three column cash book The analysed cash book Production and explanation of a trial balance B3 Data entry to trial balance using a computerised accounts package Home /place of work based test to include the use of a computerised accounting package to include: opening entries entering cash and credit transactions producing a trial balance producing reports for debtors, creditors, bank and the audit trail Please Note: The three assessments should be taken in the order listed above. Each assessment will generate an accreditation notification. Successful candidates will need to pass all three assessments to gain the full qualification. Assessment and Grading There are three online assessments, B1, B2, and B3 - all of which are taken in the candidate s home or place of work. The first two assessments (B1 and B2) will test manual knowledge of double entry bookkeeping to trial balance for a variety of types of businesses; the third assessment (B3) will test the set up and data entry to trial balance using a computerised system. The full qualification will be graded at Distinction with Honours, Distinction, Merit or Pass. Designated Letters After Your Name: AfICB Successful completion of the ICB Level II Certificate in Bookkeeping and Accounts allows you to use Designatory letters after your name - AfICB (Affiliate member of the ICB) ensuring that bookkeeping professionals are instantly recognised as leaders in their field and have a proven competence in their specific disciplines. Tutors

7 Paul Evans CAPM, MICB, CB.Dip, PM.Dip, AMCollT, BSYA (Cl. Fit.) Paul brings three decades of real world business and bookkeeping consultancy and expertise. His bookkeeping and business experiences include many international Project Management programmes, Directorships, Managerial positions and bookkeeping services. Pauls' active participation in the bookkeeping profession ensures he is up-to-date with current accounting practices. He is a full member of the ICB. His international business background and role as a business counsellor, is an added bonus when helping students persue their bookkeeping career. Pauls friendly, helpful and motivating personality is a contributing factor in helping many students achieve Distinction in their ICB exams. Paul welcomes the New ICB syllabus introduced in The new syallabus means that students will be better equipped to provide bookkeeeping skills and services for todays complex business world. Job opportunites, whether for self-employment or working as a bookkeeper are boundless, nationally and internationally. Nick Howarth Bsc, (Hons) Computer Studies 1st class, (Southampton University), Prince 2 Practitioner Qualified, ITIL Foundation Certificate, Diploma in Bookkeeping ICB Level 3, Diploma in Payroll Management ICB Level 3. ICB examiner. Nick is ready to introduce the new ICS 2014 syllabus. His business and bookkeeping experience in IT, Management and Bookkeeping expands over 20 years. His various positions held with Hewlett Packard include: Software Development Engineer, Support, Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Manager Response Centre and Support & Operations Manager for Sirenic Ltd. In addition to his extensive IT and bookkeeping career, Nick is also the Director of Southhampton Bookkeeping Ltd providing bookkeeping services to clients and also tutoring students for the ICB exams. He is also an ICB examiner.