Study with ICS

ICS has been offering qualifications in partnership with the IAB for many number of years and its students have a reputation for gaining excellent grades and careers in the industry. Study with ICS and you can join this illustrious group of graduates. With ICS, you can get the qualifications you need from the comfort of you own home. You will also be able to study at your own pace and there will be constant support available, as and when you require.

The role of a book-keeper is a central part of most organizations. In small to medium-sized businesses book-keepers are often the sole financial member of staff. Book-keepers tasks are often very difficult to define because their duties are many and varied across differing departments.

Qualifications

The IAB book-keeping qualifications are relevant to those working at the first levels of financial accountancy and are equally suitable for school leavers and individuals who are seeking a career change or, indeed, those returning to work.

The qualifications can also be used as a stepping-stone towards the Accounting Technician and other accountancy qualifications that are offered by ICS. To view these, please visit our Accountancy and Finance section in our Professional Faculty.

Membership

The grade of membership awarded is dependent on the level of examination attained. Additionally, two years appropriate work experience is required for those aspiring to Fellow status. The grades of membership are detailed below.

Associate (AIAB)

• To apply for this grade of membership you must hold the IAB Level 2 Certificate in Book-keeping (both units) or equivalent. Please note, no practical experience is required for this level of membership.

Member (MIAB)

• This grade of membership demands that you must hold the IAB Level 3 Certificate in Book-keeping (both units).

Fellow (FIAB)

• To become a Fellow of the IAB you must hold the IAB Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and Advanced Book-keeping (both units) plus you must also have two years practical experience – one of which must be working with a commercial accounting software package.

Fellow members may, in addition style themselves as a ‘Registered Book-Keeper'.

For further information on membership and qualification please visit http://www.iab.org.uk/index.asp.