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Bookkeeping (ICB Level 1 & 2) Course
COURSE OVERVIEW A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a Bookkeeping qualification. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Bookkeeping is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for an exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Level 1 & 2 Bookkeeping course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required. This course is suitable if you wish to develop bookkeeping skills for your business, your job or keep track of finances. Essential Bookkeeping prepares you for a number of nationally recognised qualifications and is also the perfect starting point for a career in accounting. This course helps you:
Key TopicsWhat are the key topics?Course Key Topics
The Institute of Certified Book-Keepers Bookkeeping Level 1 & 2 course is divided into thirteen comprehensive units:
Level 1 Book Keeping Module 1: An introduction to record keeping Level 2 Book Keeping Module 1: Cash Books
(see full course syllabus below for more information) Tutor SupportWhat support will I receive?Home Study Tutor Support You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete Book Keeping course. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%. What's more, you'll have access to the online student portal, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.
AssessmentsHow will I be assessed?Course Assessments There will be two final examanations which make up 100% of the mark. You will need to contact the ICB and pay to become a member which is currently £45. Exam fees are payable, visit http://www.bookkeepers.org.uk Upon successful completion and achievement of the required pass mark, a nationally recognised certificate will be awarded by the Institute of Certified Book-Keepers as confirmation that your work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.
Course DurationHow long will it take me to complete?Course Duration We recommend you spend approximately 100 hours of your time studying for the Bookkeeping course. The pace of study is completely up to you. To give an example, if you dedicate 2 hours a week to the course it would take you a year to complete but if you could spare 4 hours a week you could complete it in six months. Get started today, and you can earn your Level 1 & 2 in Bookkeeping in as little as six months, or take up to a year, if you prefer – the choice is yours.
Entry RequirementsDo I need previous experience?Course Entry Requirements The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Bookkeeping and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.
Enrolment FeesHow much are the course fees?Course Enrolment Fees Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore any registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Bookkeeping home study course is £393.75, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £315 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full. You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £99.75 and then 4 equal payments of £73.50 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.
Delivery Charges: Free Delivery for UK Mainland Students
Additional £25 for students in Europe
Additional £40 for Students in Rest of the world
Note: Instalment Plan is not available to our International Students.
Full Course SyllabusWhat will I learn?How is the course structured?
The Institute of Certified Book-Keepers Bookkeeping Level 1 & 2 course is divided into thirteen comprehensive units:
Level 1 Book Keeping Unit 1 – An introduction to record keeping
■ The importance of keeping accurate financial records
■ The layout of a bank account and its entries
■ Balancing the account
Unit 2 – Further bank account transactions
■ Types of income and expenditure
■ The analysed bank account
Unit 3 – Double Entry Book Keeping – Cash Transactions
■ Basic double entry accounts for bank transactions
■ Further account balancing
■ The trial balance
■ The cash account
■ The capital account
■ Accounting for payroll transactions
Unit 4 – Double Entry Book Keeping - Credit Transactions
■ Credit transactions
■ Developing accounts for customers and suppliers
■ Splitting the Ledger
■ Entering credit transactions into the accounts
Unit 5 – The Calculation of VAT and the development of business documents
■ The concept of VAT and VAT registered businesses
■ Calculating VAT
■ The production of business documents containing VAT
■ Dealing with trade and cash discounts
Unit 6 – The posting of VAT Transactions to the Ledgers
■ The posting of cash and credit items to the ledger for a VAT registered business
■ VAT Input and VAT Output accounts
■ The single Vat Account
■ How to calculate VAT exclusive and VAT inclusive amounts
Unit 7 – Day Books
■Explanation of day books
■Making entries into the various books
■Posting day book entries to the relevant accounts in the correct ledger
Level 2 Book Keeping
Unit 1 – Cash Books
■ Two column cash books
■ Revision of cash discount
■ Three column cash book
■ The Petty Cash Book
Unit 2 – Correction of errors
■ Types of errors
■ Correcting the ledgers
■ The suspense account
Unit 3 – Reconciling the accounts
■ Bank reconciliation
■ Control Accounts – reconciling customer and supplier balances
■ The VAT Return
Unit 4 – Introduction to Final Accounts of a Sole Trader
■ The nature of profit
■ Calculating gross and net profit
■ The Trading, Profit and Loss Account
■ The Balance Sheet
Unit 5 – Adjustments to Final Accounts
■ Accruals and prepayments
■ Depreciation
■ Bad debts and the Provision for Bad Debts
■ Further corrections and adjustments to profits
Unit 6 – End of Year Ledger Entries
■Closing of the ledger accounts at the year end
QualificationsWhat qualifications will I receive?Course Qualifications Qualification One: Bookkeeping Certificate Bookkeeping Certificate issued by the UK Learning College, entitling you to use the letters UKLC Cert after your name. Qualification Two: ICB Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping (Level 1) & Manual Bookkeeping (Level 2) This course leads to a Level 2 for successful learners. This means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Essential Bookkeeping is the starting point to help you develop a good level of basic bookkeeping skills. The course leads to a choice of nationally recognised qualifications and introduces all the central principles of bookkeeping, whether it's to help with running your business, to develop new skills for your job or just to help you stay on top of your finances.
Career ProspectsWhat can I do after I qualify?Accounts Clerk If you're an organised person who loves working with facts and figures, this could be a job that you would really enjoy. Accounts clerks (also known as finance clerks or bookkeepers) work in all types of businesses and organisations, keeping financial records and helping to prepare accounts. Although entry requirements may vary, employers may prefer you to have some GCSEs (A-C) including maths, or a similar level of qualification. It will be it helpful to have previous experience of office work but, most importantly, you should feel confident with numbers and using computers. Once you are working as an accounts clerk, most of your training will be on the job and as your experience grows, you could work towards more advanced accountancy qualifications.
What's IncludedWhat do I get when I enrol?Your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the Bookkeeping home study course and earn your award: 1. All textbooks, study folders, and/or online learning aids designed for distance learning
3. An accredited award upon successful course completion directly from the awarding body NCFE
Home Study ExplainedHow does home study work and is it right for me?Distance Learning Explained Distance Learning is a term used to describe a method of learning where you; the learner, are not physically required to be ‘onsite’ to be guided through learning materials. Learners and tutors will use methods such as email and telephone to communicate, with you deciding how, when and where you learn.
UK Learning College gives you the flexibility to complete our programmes as quickly or as slowly as is convenient for you. To make this possible, our learning programmes have been written and prepared in such a way that it enables you to take control over these decisions. We also have a varied range of e-learning courses available to complement our full portfolio of distance learning courses.
Distance Learning allows you to develop the personal confidence and independence needed for success. Once you have become familiar with your distance learning course materials and you feel you know your way around the programme, then it is time to put together your own personal study plan to help you decide how best to study. We would advise that you write down your plan to assist you in following your timetable.
Although our distance learning course guides are primarily aimed at the first time user, you may already have some experience of distance learning. Whatever your experience, it is important to understand that to be a successful distance learner you need to become familiar and comfortable with the learning materials.
Online Learning Explained
Online learning descends from computer-based training, interactive multimedia and integrated learning centers and is the delivery of a learning, training or education program by electronic means. With the internet boom in the mid '90s, the concept of online learning has spread broadly.
Online learning or e-learning (electronic learning) is a term used to describe learning materials that are not physically provided to you, but are accessible online where you; the learner, are not physically required to be ‘onsite’ to be guided through any of these online learning materials. Learners and tutors will use methods such as email and telephone to communicate, with you deciding how, when and where you learn.
UK Learning College gives you the flexibility to complete our online courses as quickly or as slowly as is convenient for you. To make this possible, our online learning courses have been written and prepared in such a way that they enable you to take control over these decisions.
Online learning allows you to develop the personal confidence and independence needed for success. Once you have become familiar with your online course and you feel you know your way around the program, then it is time to put together your own personal study plan to help you decide how best to study. We would advise that you write down your plan to assist you in following your online course study timetable.
Home Study Explained
Home Study Courses are a type of learning material in the form of manuals, CD Roms, Online courses etc. where you; the learner, are not physically required to be ‘onsite’ to be guided through any of these learning materials. Learners and tutors will use methods such as email and telephone to communicate, with you deciding how, when and where you learn.
UK Learning College gives you the flexibility to complete our home study courses as quickly or as slowly as is convenient for you. To make this possible, our home learning courses have been written and prepared in such a way that they enable you to take control over these decisions.
Home study courses allow you to develop the personal confidence and independence needed for success. Once you have become familiar with your home learning course materials and you feel you know your way around the course, then it is time to put together your own personal study plan to help you decide how best to study. We would advise that you write down your plan to assist you in following your home study timetable.
Although our home learning course guides are primarily aimed at the first time user, you may already have some experience of home learning. Whatever your experience, it is important to understand that to be a successful home study course learner, you need to become familiar and comfortable with the learning materials.
Student PortalHow can I interact with other students?Student Community We understand that studying from home may be a new experience for you. You could even be excused for feeling a little daunted since you will not be studying in a traditional "classroom environment". To help our students overcome these concerns we have developed a friendly online student community. The Student Community encourages a high level of interaction with your tutor and other like-minded students. All of our students receive access to the Student Community. You will be able to use the student community for the following:
Access free courses such as: Improving Learning Skills, Job Interview Skills, The Effective Learner, Goal Setting and Time Management, Ten Tips to Complete a Good Test Paper
Related CoursesI am not sure this is for me. Are there similar courses?Related Courses
Below you will find a list of courses that previous students have taken to complement their course. We hope that this list will give you some idea of the types of progression courses we offer, or alternative course options that may be of interest to you.
SAGE 50 Accounts Level 2 - Learn how to use the core functionality of Sage 50 Accounts. From credit control and credit management, to VAT returns and fixed assets, you will explore all areas of accounts..... Read More » SAGE 50 Accounts Level 3 - This course is aimed at new or existing accounts users who want to know how to use the core functionality of Sage 50 Accounts. Use the included Sage 50 workbook software to apply what you've learned, from POP and SOP setupid discounts , to purchase and sale order processing.Increase your knowledge of products and bills, quotes, proformas, recurring transactions and more...... Read More »
SAGE 50 Payroll Level 1 - Gain the skills to set up and process payroll payments and time sheets to ensure that all staff gets paid accurately and on time. Learn how to review pay and take into account holidays and absences. Develop your knowledge of the company's policies and also the aspects of personnel and loans..... Read More »
Further InformationWhat else do I need to know?If your course is being delivered online, please ensure you meet the minimum requirements below. For Windows: For Macintosh: From time to time we may enrol our students with our partner sites; this is dependent on the number of students enrolling on a particular course and course material availability. If this happens, nothing changes for you other than the name of the college administering your course. We will continue to be your point of contact; you will get the exact same course you have enrolled on with the same high level of quality content and support. The course can be enrolled upon by students Internationally. There are no deadlines for enrolments.
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FAQsWhat are the most frequent questions?Course Frequently Asked Questions Q. How does distance learning work?
To ensure studying is flexible and convenient, most of our courses are divided into sections. You work through each section at your own pace and time. Once completed, send the test paper back to your personal tutor for marking. You will then move onto the next section once successfully completing the previous section. The support period is dependent on the type of course you choose; our minimum support period is one year.
Q. When can I start the course?
The answer is simple, when YOU want; you can start the course at any time we do not have any set enrolment dates. Most of our courses don’t require any previous experience or qualifications. All you need is a desire and motivation to succeed. You can even start right now - call and speak to one of our Professional Course Advisors.
Q. How long do the courses take?
This is dependent upon your choice of course and how fast you want to learn. A full breakdown of the course is available in your course literature. We do provide estimated number of study hours; ask our course advisors for details.
Q. Do the courses have tutorial support?
Yes, You will be allocated an experienced tutor who will guide you through the course, mark your assignments and generally help you with any problems you may have. Your tutors can be contacted via email and post.
Q. If I fail an assignment can I retake it?
Yes, your tutor will ask you to resubmit your assignment and give you support as to where you could improve.
Q. How do I get help with my course work?
You can get help 7 days a week by email, or post from your dedicated tutor, you just email your assignments for marking. You have to send your assignments one at a time so the tutor can mark one and give you the feedback.
Q. Will I get a qualification at the end?
Yes, for all our courses, you will receive a diploma or a recognised qualification from the awarding body of your course.
Q. Is the course work done online or sent via the internet?
No, the course work can be done offline using your PC or for paper based courses working through your course folder.
Q. Is there a time limit or any deadlines?
We do like you to complete the course within the tutor support period but we can extend this for a small charge (currently £40 for 12 months). If you follow the recommended study hours, this will give you a good guide to complete the course withim the specified time period.
Q. Will I have to sit an examination?
Most of our paper based courses do not require you to sit examinations, only continual assessments. Where there are examinations required, you will receive all the information you need to make your own exam arrangements. Please note exam fees are not included in your course fee, unless otherwise stated.
Q. How quickly will I receive my course material?
Once your payment has been received and cleared your enrolment should be processed within two days and your course materials delivered within 5 days, for customers who choose to pay in instalments this can take longer as we need a signed agreement back from you before we send the course materials.
Q. Do I have to buy any other materials?
Our comprehensive course materials are designed to be self-contained with all the relevant information you require to complete the course and gain the relevant certification. However some of our students undertake additional reading via relevant textbooks/study guides and/or the Internet to add value to their studies.
Q. I’m not sure of what course I should take? Can you help?
Yes we can, it is important that you pursue a course which you will enjoy. Although we cannot make this decision for you, we employ a team of dedicated Professional Course Advisors, who will guide you towards making the right choice. Whether you want specific information, or just a chat about what’s available, contact us now.
Q. Why choose UK Learning College?
The breadth and depth of our portfolio of courses means that we will have a course to interest you. We are committed to your success, and offer advice and support through every step of the process. We have a dedicated team of Professional Course Advisors that can give you access to career and recruitment advice, whilst offering excellent value and quality courses.
Please contact us if you have not found the answer you are looking for.
Contact UsI’m still not sure can you help me?Get in touch... If you would like to talk to someone about your choice of home learning course, or if you would like to discuss anything else with us please don't hesitate to call us on 0800 009 6249. You can also call us on Skype at dialgia.group. Postal Address: UK Learning College
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