Course Overview
This course explains in greater detail how more advanced book-keeping procedures operate – for instance, you’ll cover subjects such as stock and credit control, and financial statements. There are two other IAB courses available, and you can study this course at the same time, or between the others. This course was previously known as IAB Intermediate.
Pre-requisites
You'll need to have gained the IAB Foundation or IAB Level 2 Certificate in Book-keeping or equivalent.
Key Topics
- The Ledger and Double-entry Book-keeping
- Trial Balance, Errors and Financial Statements
- Stock; Credit Control and Accounting Adjustments
- Financial Statements of Sole Traders, Partnerships and Clubs
Qualification
IAB Level 3 Certificate in Book-keeping
Support
As an ICS student you will have your very own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.
What's more, you'll have access to the ICS online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.
Assessment
This course includes a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your tutor for grading and comments.
You'll also be required to sit an exam at an authorised testing centre near you. Exams are held in June and December, and last two hours. Please note that exam fees are additional to course fees.
What our Students Say
"The Book-keeping course is everything I wanted. I've worked as a book-keeper for a while, but I wanted to take the ICS course to prove to myself I could do it. I've been very satisfied with the service I've received – in particular, my tutor has been very helpful in giving me feedback and advice. I would recommend ICS." Susan Hart, ICS Graduate.
Your Future Prospects
The survival of all commercial ventures, charitable and public sector agencies depends on tight financial controls. Therefore, there will always be demand for individuals with the skills base to ensure these controls are in place.