ICB Affiliate Certificate in Bookkeeping (Level 2)

What jobs can I apply for after my ICB Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping?

Achieving the ICB Level 2 Bookkeeping Certificate will provide an invaluable platform for you to go on to a wide range of career possibilities within the accounting and finance industry. When you initially achieved your ICB Level 2 Bookkeeping Certificate, you will be qualified to act as an Assistant Bookkeeper. However, with endless progression opportunities and the chance to take further qualifications in this industry, you can go on to become accountants and finance advisors to name a few examples.

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• Gain theoretical knowledge of bookkeeping and learn practical skills that can be applied within almost any kind of business, and across a broad range of sectors and industries.
• You can complete the course syllabus and access the 3 online assessments either at home or in the workplace.
• This flexible and accessible course is broken into manageable and digestible chunks to ensure that you fully grasp each part of the course syllabus.
• You can tailor the course to fit your schedule, and complete the syllabus at a pace that suits your individual learning requirements.
• Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll receive the Level II Certificate in Bookkeeping - an industry-recognised qualification accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers.
• If you successfully complete the course and gain the full Level II qualification, you will also have the option to upgrade your level of membership to Affiliate Member of ICB, and to be awarded the designatory letters, AfICB.

What are the ICB Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping course modules?

Units of study:

• Underpinning Knowledge
• Business Documents
• Ledger accounts and the division of the ledger
• Books of prime entry
• Accounting for VAT
• Making and receiving payments
• Trial Balance
• Use a computerised accounts package

ICB Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping Exams

You will be expected to complete an exam to receive your ICB Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping. The exam will consist of 3 online assessments, which should be completed in a specified order. Upon successful completion of the 3 online assessments, you are then qualified to work as an employed Assistant Bookkeeper.

What does the ICB Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping course cover?

• Learn the fundamental principles of single and double entry bookkeeping, and gain understanding of how to apply these skills whether working with a manual or computerised bookkeeping system.
• Gain essential knowledge and practical skills that can be applied across a wide range of industries and sectors, including sales, marketing, retail and manufacturing.
• Learn relevant knowledge, skills and experience that can be applied whether working in an employed or self-employed capacity.
• Discover how to apply postings from books of prime entry, how to transfer postings from source documents to ledger accounts and how to produce an initial trial balance.
• Learn how to set up a computerised bookkeeping system within almost any kind of business model.
• Discover how to correctly enter all financial transactions, and understand how to use all the available and relevant information in order to produce accurate and up to date reports.