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ICB - The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

ICB Affiliate Certificate in Bookkeeping (Level 2)

Course Overview

The ICB Level 2 Bookkeeping course is the perfect qualification if you have your sights set on a career as a Bookkeeper or within the accounting and finance industries. Gaining the ICB level 2 qualification – accredited by The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, the largest bookkeeping institute in the world – will equip you with the basic principles of bookkeeping, which will form a solid foundation to launch you into your desired field.

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  • Delivery Method: Online
  • Exam: Included
  • Mock Exams Included
  • Tutor Support Included
  • Course Access: 12 months
  • Fully accredited courseware
  • Free Sage 50 Software
  • Includes Sage Certificate & Xero Accounting Software
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Key features
  • Delivery Method: Online
  • Exam: Included
  • Mock Exams Included
  • Tutor Support Included
  • Course Access: 12 months
  • Fully accredited courseware
  • Free Sage 50 Software
  • Includes Sage Certificate & Xero Accounting Software

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Is the ICB Level 2 Bookkeeping course with exam right for me?

The Level 2 Bookkeeping Certificate is perfectly suited to a wide range of individuals from differing industries and educational backgrounds. Whether employed, self-employed or looking to change your career path, this ICB level 2 course will be suitable for you. You do not need any qualifications or previous experience to enrol on this course, all that is expected is a passion for learning and bookkeeping.

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.
Underpinning Knowledge
  • Understand the importance of adhering to a code of Professional Ethics
  • Understand the basic differences between the structures of different types of businesses
  • Understand the importance of legislation that applies to bookkeepers
  • Understand the basic elements of a contract
  • Understand the Accounting Equation
  • Understand the concept of reporting on a cash basis for income tax purposes
  • Identify the various methods of payments and receipts to and from a bank account
  • Understand the need for bank security
  • Understand the basic accounting concepts
Business Documents
  • Understand the purpose and range of business documents.
  • Understand the need to accurately prepare business documents for goods supplied
  • Understand the need to check business documents received
Ledger accounts and the division of the ledger
  • Understand the purpose of, and make entries into, the ledger accounts
  • Use a set of control accounts in the ledgers
Books of prime entry
  • Understand the purpose of, and make entries into, the books of prime entry
Accounting for VAT
  • Understand the process of dealing with and accounting for VAT in the ledgers.
Making and receiving payments
  • Understand the use of an analysed cash book
  • Understand the purpose and need to record petty cash
  • Understand the purpose and use of the two and three column cash books
Trial Balance
  • Understand the purpose and use of the trial balance.
Use a computerised accounts package
  • Health and Safety
  • Business Set Up
  • Processing Nominal Ledger and Subsidiary Ledger Accounts
  • Generate reports

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