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Course overview
- Develop core skills in application to both manual and computerised bookkeeping.
- A successful pass on this qualification will allow you to become an associate member of the ICB and use the designated letters AICB after your name. This will enable you to work as an employed bookkeeper.
- Gain a solid foundation of knowledge in all the key aspects of bookkeeping.
- Study a course that is accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), the world’s largest bookkeeping institute.
- This course is an ideal introduction to bookkeeping and prepares you for the ICB Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping and Accounts.
This ICB Bookkeeping Level 2 course provides you with all you need to know about bookkeeping, whilst being ideal for students who want to achieve a career in the field. If you’ve already made a start to life in bookkeeping, this bundle will boost your skills and help you progress in your career. In the Level 2 course, you will learn to enter transactions, identify and correct errors, produce an initial trial balance, and more.
Course fees:
Online – £539
Study pack – £579
- Monthly instalment plan available
- No government funding available for this course
Job outcomes
- Chartered accounting
- Finance manager
- Management accounting
- External auditor
- Forensic accountant
- Stockbroker
- Internal audit
- Business analyst
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
Once you have enrolled, you can start at any time and will have a full year to complete your studies. You will also receive 12 months tutor support, so you can work at your own pace.
Whilst studying your course you will also be required to install Sage software. You will have 6 months access to this software.
Entry requirements
No prior bookkeeping knowledge is needed to enrol onto this course, but you should have basic numerical skills. You will need to download the software from the link we provide, so you’ll need to have an internet connection and storage on your computer.
Pathways
- ICB Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping and Accounts – Full Membership MICB
Course features
- Dedicated personal tutor support
- Dedicated learner services
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Free registration and 1 year subscription to ICB
- Free Sage 50 Accounts software
- Free CV critique service
- Free employability guide to help you impress future employers
- Free XO Student Discounts membership
- Comprehensive study guide
- Open Study College pen and highlighter
- Student notebook
Who's it for?
- Students who want to develop their accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.
- Those aspiring to work or progress their career in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping.
Delivery
This distance learning course can be studied from home or at work. You will receive all course materials and unlimited tutor support by email.
Subjects
- Understand the importance of adhering to a code of professional ethics
- Understand the legal differences between the structure of different types of businesses
- Understand the specific accounting requirements for different accounting systems
- Understand the basic accounting concepts
- Understand the importance of legislation that applies to bookkeepers
- Understand the importance of the chart of accounts
- Understand the importance of IT systems in a modern bookkeeping world
- Understand the basic principles involved in double-entry bookkeeping including the format of the accounting equation
- Identify the various methods of payment and receipts to and from a bank account
- Understand the purpose and range of business documents
- Understand the need to accurately prepare business documents for goods and services supplied
- Understand the need to check business documents received
- Understand the various rates of VAT
- Understand how to correctly account for VAT in a bookkeeping system
- Understand how to account for VAT transactions with customers in, and suppliers from, other countries
- Understand the purpose of, and making entries into, a bookkeeping system
- Calculate the value of equity
- Understand how to upload and match bank transactions
- Understand the use of control accounts in the system
- Understand the purpose and need to record petty cash
- Post appropriate journal entries into the system
- Understand the purpose and use of the trial balance
- Reconcile relevant account balances
- Understand the need to correct errors
- Produce relevant reports
About Open Study College
Established in 2007, Open Study College is a distance learning course provider that has helped over 140,000 learners take the next step towards achieving their ambitions.
With over 700 courses, ranging from A Levels and GCSEs through to childcare and beauty therapy — there’s something for everyone. All of their qualifications are independently accredited by established awarding organisations, fully equipping you for the future.
Why choose Open Study College?
Whether you’re in full-time work or have family commitments, distance learning at Open Study College provides the flexibility to create a study schedule that fits around the busy demands of day-to-day life. Accomplish your goals — at your pace, on your terms.
You will also receive the best possible support from the uber-friendly learner services team, as well as guidance from expert tutors who are on hand to answer any queries you might have throughout the duration of your course.
What makes Open Study College different?
Born from a genuine passion to improve the lives of others through education, Open Study College is a family-run business with decades of experience in the education and distance learning industry.
Seeking a career change? Didn’t get the exam results you wanted? Looking to learn a new skill? Enrol on one of their courses today and forge the future you’ve always wanted — all from the comfort of your own home!
Additional benefits
As an Open Study College learner, your benefits will include an XO Student Discounts membership, exclusive savings on future courses and a complete range of career support — including a free CV critique service, a free employability guide, and job-hunting help from their recruitment experts.
