ICB Level 3 Professional

ICB Level 3 Diploma in Manual and Computerised Bookkeeping

Course Details

Building on the skills and knowledge learnt at Levels 1 and 2, this advanced level Book-Keeping course teaches how to use Book-Keeping for management information purposes, ensuring that you are in even greater demand from employers as looking for professionals with accounting training in a specialist area.

Great emphasis is made on interpreting data in this advanced Level 3 Book-Keeping course as well as understanding how businesses use financial data to assist in operational and strategic management.

Qualifications

By taking the Institute of Certified Book-Keepers Professional course you will be able to put yourself in charge of your career, to develop and grow at a pace to suit you, and stand out from other applicants when job hunting.

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the following 2 qualifications:

• ICB Diploma in Manual Bookkeeping Level 3
• ICB Diploma in Computerised Bookkeeping Level 3

This advanced Book-Keeping course will add value to your CV by demonstrating your accounting training, whilst maximising your personal development, and helping you find your dream job, by showing a potential employer your commitment to the job and knowledge.

The ICB is the largest Book-Keeping association in the world with over 150,000 members. It provides many benefits for its members which you could find useful in developing a career in finance.

Study Plan

The course will cover many book-keeping topics including:

• Control accounts
• Manufacturing accounts
• Methods of stock valuation
• Calculating and interpreting accounting ratios
• Partnerships
• Limited Liability companies
• Ledger entries for special transactions
• Producing Accounts from Incomplete Records
• Preparation of Final Accounts in Vertical and Horizontal Format
• Accounting training practice question

Study Details

There are two main study modules throughout the course.  At various intervals throughout the course you will need to complete a total of 20 assignments.  Your completed assignments give your personal tutor the opportunity to assess your progress and provide you with feedback and advice.

Once you have completed all of the study modules and assignments you will be required to sit two exams.

• Level 3 Manual Bookkeeping - taken at an external assessment centre
• Level 3 Computerised Bookkeeping – taken at home

Most students can complete this advanced Book-Keeping course within approximately 300 hours of study.

Careers

With this advanced book-keeping course you'll be able to apply for jobs as a Book-Keeper and could earn up to £48,260* per annum.

*Source: www.Payscale.com - May 2011

Other roles include:

Accounts Clerk                                    Accounts Manager
£18,000                                                  £48,260
Source: Red Goldfish                          Source: www.Payscale.com - May 2011