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IAB Certificate in Book-keeping Level 1

Key facts:

Suitable for: 16-18, Adults
Level: 1
Mode of study: Part time
Study location:
Rookery Lane
Course code: SF-X223-1

General information

The IAB is the longest established professional body for book-keeping. It was formed in 1973, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards in book-keeping. It holds its examinations in over 90 countries throughout the world. This course is suited to those who have little or no experience of finance, and who may be looking for a career change. Candidates will learn the basics of business routines and from this foundation can go confidently on to Level 2. Double entry is not covered (see Level 2). The course is for 11 weeks and therefore candidates can quickly progress to their next challenge.

Course content

Preparing and processing book-keeping documents - including invoices and credit notes
Record credit transactions - includes recording invoices in daybooks
Making and receiving payments, Processing receipts and payments (cash and cheques), Remittance advices
Recording receipts and payments, Maintaining a cashbook, Reconcile the cashbook with the bank statement
maintaining petty cash records, Petty cash vouchers and the analysed petty cash book, Maintain the petty cash balance.

Teaching and assessment

This is an 11 week course. However to be successful you must be prepared to do some independent study.

There is a 2 hour exam and a College based assignment.

Entry requirements

Open access entry but knowledge of Maths and English is required.

Fees

£150

Additional course costs

Additional course costs*

IAB Registration fee £45. This fee covers the costs of:
- Examinations and assignments
- Full membership of the IAB for 12 months. This includes access to the IAB website and past papers.
A course book which costs £25

All students must register with the IAB within 4 weeks of starting the course. *subject to amendment

Progression

IAB Certificate in Book-keeping Level 2

Dates and times

Start dates: September 2010, February 2011 Evening class: Tuesday 6.00 – 9.00pm* *subject to change

Further information

Course Tutor: David Taylor davidt@bromley.ac.uk
IAB details: Tel 0844 330 3527 Fax 0844 330 3514 Website www.iab.org.uk
Students are advised to read the information regarding the qualification on the IAB website

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