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 3 Certificate in Book-keeping
This second level IAB qualification provides a more in-depth knowledge of various procedures such as stock and credit control, and introduces you to financial statements. This course was previously called IAB Intermediate.

KeyTopics
The Ledger and Double-entry Book-keeping.
Trial Balance, Errors and Financial Statements
Stock; Credit Control and Accounting Adjustments
Financial Statements of Sole Traders, Partnerships and Clubs
 
Pre-requisites
You'll need to have gained the IAB Foundation or IAB Level 2 Certificate in Book-keeping or equivalent and register with IAB if you are not already a member.

Study Time
80 hours approx. For example: 7 hours per week to complete in 3 months, or 1.5 hours 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'll also be required to sit an exam at an authorised testing centre near you. Exams are held in June and December, and last three hours.  Please note that additional exam and registration fees are not included in this course.

Qualification
IAB Level 3 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 and Business Accounting Vol 1, by Frank Wood 

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.