Course Overview

Keep your career options wide open with ICS
The IAB is the leading professional body in the UK devoted solely to the interests of book-keepers.  An IAB qualification will stand you in excellent stead in today's increasingly finance-orientated business world - even if you don't actually intend to be a practitioner.

There are three courses available to suit your level of experience, and you can study these separately or all together. 

IAB Level 2 Certificate in Book-keeping
The perfect introduction to book-keeping, explaining the fundamentals of journals, ledgers and double-entries.  What's more, on successful completion of the coursework, you get an exemption from the IAB Level 2 Certificate in Book-keeping exam! This course was previously called IAB Foundation.

Key Topics
The Ledger and Double Entry Book-Keeping
VAT; The Journal; Petty Cash Book
Sales, Purchases and Returns
Checking Procedures; Trial Balance
 
Pre-requisites
The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course, and as part of your course fee ICS will register you with the IAB.

Study Time
60 hours approx. For example: 5 hours per week to complete in 3 months, or 1 hour per week to complete in 12 months. Study as little or as much as you wish.

Support
As an ICS student you will have your very own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus our team of Student Advisors are only a phone call away for all the practical advice you may need - so we really are with you 100%

Exam Details
This course includes a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your tutor for grading and comments.  You can gain an exemption to the next level on successful completion of the mock paper, however you will not receive and IAB certificate unless you sit the exam.

Qualification
IAB Level 2 Certificate in Book-keeping

What our students say
"The Book-keeping course is everything I wanted. I've worked as a book-keeper for a while, but I wanted to get a proper qualification to prove to myself I could do it. I've been very satisfied with the service I've received - in particular my tutor has been very helpful in giving me feedback and advice. I would recommend ICS." Susan Hart

Key Jobs
The survival of all commercial ventures, charitable and public sector agencies depends on tight financial controls. Therefore there will always be demand for individuals with the skills base to ensure these controls are in place.

Free With Course
Ledger Paper

Further Reading
There is no specific recommended reading for this course, but you may wish to read widely around your subject to enhance your knowledge as you progress.