Institute of Certified Book-Keepers (ICB) Practical Book-Keeping

Our ICB Practical Book-Keeping course has been written in association with the Institute of Certified Book-Keepers (ICB), and leads to an industry recognised Book-Keeping qualification. Click on each of the tabs below to find out more about this course, the ICB qualification, our Tutor support and unique Online Student Community.

Course Overview

If you enjoy numbers and wish to start a career as a Book-Keeper, this course is ideal. Book-Keeping is a growing profession. It's challenging and rewarding and Book-Keepers are needed by every business.

Practical Book-Keeping is about understanding how a business works and then providing accurate figures that enable the business to know exactly how well it is doing.

You'll quickly master the world standard 'Double Entry System' of keeping accounts. This will be accomplished via a variety of interesting and practical examples and assignments. Qualified Book-Keepers can command salaries of up to £35,000* per annum.

It's also ideal if you want to take the first step on the educational ladder to accountancy.

Qualification

With this course you will be able to obtain an industry Recognised Qualification for The Institute Of Certified Book-Keepers (ICB) Certificate (Level II). You will join past students who have taken the ICB exam and have achieved an 82.6% pass rate, which is higher than the national average.

Gaining the Practical Book-Keeping Certificate will really help to boost your job prospects. It will enhance your CV and help get you noticed by potential employers. It will also show that you are self-motivated and committed to your personal development.

Institute of Certified Book-Keepers (ICB) Advanced Book-Keeping

The paper for this exam will be sat at a local centre. On passing the exam you can upgrade to become an Associate member and use the letters AICB after your name. In addition you will receive a Home Learning College Certificate of Achievement.

The ICB is the largest Book-Keeping association in the world with over 150,000 members.

Study Plan

Your course material will cover a wide variety of topics and subject.

  • Recording income and expenditure
  • The bank account
  • The analysed cash book
  • Business documents
  • An introduction to day books
  • Credit transactions
  • VAT registered businesses
  • Double-entry and day books
  • The cash book
  • VAT returns
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Control accounts
  • An introduction to final accounts
  • Adjustments
  • End-of-year Book-Keeping entries
  • The journal and correction of errors
  • Cash budgets and final forecast accounts
  • Introduction to Excel

Read the ICB Practical Book-Keeping course contents.

Study Details

Each new study topic adds to the knowledge you have already gained, and you should be able to complete the entire course within approximately 90 hours of study.
6 months 5 hours
12 months 2 hours
24 months 1 hour

Exams  Level 1 exam sat at home Level 2 external exam at centre 
Entry Requirement  none 
Study Hours  120 hours
Quality Materials  Yes - written by industry expert 
Number of Units  21 topic areas 
Number of Assignments 

Our Institute of Certified Book-Keepers (ICB) Practical Book-Keeping material is written by experts.

Read ICB Practical Book-Keeping sample course material.


What's Included

All Inclusive Package  Yes - no hidden extras 
Low Monthly Repayments  Affordable repayments over 24 months 
Personal Dedicated Tutor  Yes 
Qualified Tutor  Yes - in subject matter and in distance learning 
Tutor Support Period  2 Years 
Online Forum  Yes - 24 hours a day 
Email contact  Yes 
Phone contact  Yes - within course tutoring hours 
Student Newsletter  Yes - online Newsletter 
Student Award Scheme  Automatic entry into the scheme 
Guaranteed Success  Yes - Certificate on completion 
Qualification  Institute of Certified Book-Keepers (ICB) Practical Book-Keeping 
Awarding Body  institute of Certified Bookkeepers 
Attainment Level  Level 2 
Membership Included  Yes - with access to ICB newsletters 
Software Included  Sage instant Accounts 

Student Community

Once you're a member of our Virtual Learning Community you can tap into a great deal more – anywhere and anytime:

Our unique Virtual Learning Community delivers a more involving study experience and greater student success rates. Once registered you'll be able to:

  • Meet and chat with any of our 65,000 students
  • Participate in online discussion boards
  • Set up and manage your own Personal Study Area
  • Interact with your Tutor
  • Access your assignments and course materials
  • Participate in interactive quizzes and e-assessments
  • Watch video-casts and download online tutorials
  • Access a library of user generated content
  • Access additional learning tools
  • Access anywhere 24 hours a day
Take a tour of our unique Virtual Learning Community.
Take a tour of our unique Virtual Learning Community.

Home Learning College is the only vocational home study provider within the UK to offer students an interactive online community. Access to our Virtual Learning Community means that you’ll have all the flexibility and benefits of studying from home whilst ensuring that you are never actually studying alone.

Careers

At the end of your Home Learning Course, and with the qualification you want under your belt, the door to a new career is close at hand.

With this course you'll be able to apply for jobs as a Book-Keeper and could earn £13,000 - £20,000* per annum.

*Source: Hays Accountancy and Finance Salary Guide 2007

Example Roles

Book-keeper
£13K-£20K
Source: Hays
Accounts Clerk
£18,000
Source: Red Goldfish
Accounts Assistant
£17,000
Source: Average on Trovit

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Institute of Certified Book-Keepers (ICB) Advanced Book-Keeping

Institute of Certified Book-Keepers (ICB) Advanced Book-Keeping

With this course students can be assured a comprehensive study experience which will prepare them for any Book-Keeping role

What will I get out of the course?

  • A recognised Book-Keeping qualification
  • New skills and confidence
  • A higher salary, and better job prospects
  • A training you can build on, if you decide to progress further in your Book-Keeping career

Test your Book-Keeping Knowledge

Take our interactive test and see how much you know about Book-Keeping
Take our interactive test and see how much you know about Book-Keeping

10 Great Reasons to find out more today

  • Gain a recognised Professional Qualification
  • Wide range of courses
  • Dedicated 1:1 Tutor support
  • No previous knowledge required
  • Learn from home at your own pace, no classes to attend
  • Continue earning while you learn
  • Clear, easy to understand course material, written by experts
  • Access our Online Student Community and interact with 65,000 other students
  • Study for a new and rewarding career
  • The experience of the UK's leading home study college
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