The IAB Level 1 Award in Manual Bookkeeping is a great way to
start a career as a bookkeeper. It's accredited by the
International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB), the leading UK and
international professional body.
It starts with an introduction to bookkeeping, with accounting
concepts and basic bookkeeping techniques. You'll learn about the
functions of bookkeeping in business, about credit transactions,
payment methods and bank reconciliations. You'll become proficient
in balancing cash books, processing petty cash receipts and
handling the business bank account.
You will complete the Level 1 Bookkeeping course with the skills
needed for entry-level bookkeeping jobs role and the knowledge you
need to progress to further IAB training.
You don't need any previous experience or qualifications to
enrol in our Level 1 Award IAB course. That's because we believe in
making home study - and a rewarding future - as accessible as
possible. However, you will need basic numeracy and literacy
skills.
Employers need skilled bookkeepers. This qualification will
equip you for an entry-level bookkeeping role, and set you on the
path to a successful career in the field. If you choose, you can
progress onto further IAB accredited studies, and move up the
career ladder.
On completion, you'll receive the IAB Level 1 Award in Manual
Bookkeeping.
Awarding Body
The IAB is the leading UK and international professional body
for those providing bookkeeping and related accounting services to
small businesses. Through its broad range of Ofqual-accredited
qualifications and its CPD activities, the IAB aims to meet an
extensive range of financial skills needs of young people and
adults and to provide essential business skills for those starting
or developing a small business.
For your IAB assessment you will be required to complete an
assignment which is included in your course material as well as an
external exam.
The examination will last two hours and will consist of four
sections, with the first three sections containing four
hand-written tasks and the final section containing six
hand-written tasks.
Your ICS study material contains mock assignment and examination
papers for you to complete and pass, along with solutions. If
however, you would like to discuss any aspect of your mock exams,
please request a tutor call.
Because we're experts in home learning, ICS knows about and
offers all the support you need along the way.
You'll receive IAB study materials that have been specially
designed for distance learning by experts in your chosen field.
You'll have access to an experienced personal tutor both online
and over the phone, ready to help you with guidance and
motivation.
You'll also be part of the ICS Online Student Community, where
you'll have access to library materials and your account
information, as well as vital links with your fellow students, with
the chance to discuss your work, ask questions and make new
friends.
60 hours
That's equivalent to a little over 1 ½ hours of study a week
over the 9-month support period.
Please note that there are IAB registration and
exam fees that are additional to your course fees:
- IAB registration: £50
- IAB Exam Fees: £35
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