Book-keeping Training, Qualifications and Professional Bodies - The Book-keepers Forum (UK)

KMBbooks · KMBbooks

Hi. I passed my IAB Level 2 in manual bookkeeping with Distinction last summer and am wondering if I should do Level 3. Will that help me to understand the ins and outs of P&L rather than just being able to produce the reports? Any thoughts greatly appreciated. K.

Aleksandra · Aleksandra

Hi, Not long ago I started the ICB Level 1 with Ideal Schools, I've sent 3 assignments to them (via email), but haven't heard anything...I think it's well over 2 weeks since I've sent the first one... My question is, are they usually so slow with returning marked assignments, what is your experience? A...

Bluebellglade · Bluebellglade

Hello everyone, I took the computerised level III exam at the beginning of December. Due to really bad snow here I was unable to post the exam back therefore I scanned and emailed it to the ICB. The attachments were labelled 1 of 14 pages, 2 of 14 pages and so on. I got confirmation that the email and attach...

Jymlyn · Jymlyn

I am in the process of completing my computerised exam and I don't know if is old age, or am I reading too much into the questions? Not to be specific there is preamble about the company involved in the exam about various adjustments etc., but these are not reflected in the question part of the paper. Do...

gsmilimited · gsmilimited

Hi, I am a spanish accountant with experience. I have studied a Bachelor degree in Business sciences, but I have tried to find a accountat job in UK and at the moment it has been imposible. Now a College have offered me to start a course of Book Keeping (Manual) - OCR Level 1 but I do not know if it will be usef...

sally-anne · sally-anne

Hi Guys Just looking at the syllabus for Level 1. A question to ask, under the criteria for trial balances it says explain the action to be taken in the case of non-agreement, does this mean correcting the error via the journal. Many thanks.

Heather89 · Heather89

Hi there, I've been searching for some home learning accounting and bookkeeping courses for the last couple of weeks. I have recently started a SAGE payroll course as I need this to do the payroll at my new job. I had done a bit of bookkeeping in college a few years back and took to it pretty well and after...

hondagirl · hondagirl

Bit of a wasted week this was...I took a deep breath and booked my level 2 comp ICB exam last thursday, i thought I'd receive it Saturday or monday at latest and have 2 weeks ending just before the kids finish school for half term...plenty of time so i thought.anyways its now a week later and still no paper...

DeanoFTM · DeanoFTM

This is not solely bookkeeping related but does have a few topics relating to finance/accountancy. Linked below is a site for free online training which may be beneficial as an introduction to bookkeeping/accountancy, CPD development or introducing you to other topics. Please note that I am in no...

DanielC · DanielC

Hi all, I've been watching things develop with you guys over the last 2 months and I am happy to see the close relationship developing on here between you. I am currently in the runb-up to my ICB exams, and I have been quite fortunate to revolve it around my work during the day which is in a similar fiel...

kingkhan · kingkhan

Hi, I am currently studying towards my ACCA (doing my professional papers). I am employed at the moment, but was looking to do bookkeeping on the side (at the moment just try to get into it and get some experience). I was just looking at the first steps to get into bookeeping? Would I be required to ge...

alphanumeric · alphanumeric

Hi all I currently completed part 1 of my ACCA qualifications, I am finding it difficult to get employment at the moment. I know a few friends who are sole traders, own ltd companies who want their bookeeping done which is why I am thinking of becoming self employed and start my own bookeeping pract...

hondagirl · hondagirl

Hi everyone, Im just about to finish my latest ICB exam, level 2 computerised which will bring me up to the necessary qualfiications to get my practice licence. Ive never worked in bookkeeping and now have 3 kids so ideally i want to set up on my own doing simple book work. my question really is how on eart...

Sangeetha · Sangeetha

I have just completed my Manual ICB Level 3 exam & scored 93%!!!!!!!! WOOOH Iam thrilled

anjelflower · anjelflower

Hi, Quick Question Can anyone help me with this query? Do I have to sign up to one of the online learning courses? or is it possible to obtain and self study from books available, then just sit the required exams at at appropriate AAT test centre? Thanks Anjelflower

hondagirl · hondagirl

Hi folks, Im most of the way thru my Computerised accounts course using Sage Instant accounts. im doing the practice exam and for some reason have a whole load of comments come up on my file maintenance check date. They say 'transaction no** posted on date 01042007' I changed the financial year to apr...

lvlewis · lvlewis

Hi I am a qualified Accountant (ACCA). I worked for 15 years - now on a career break to raise my family (have not worked for 8 years). I am thinking of trying to set up a book keeping business part time but I am not sure what training I would need. I obviously can produce final accounts but think i need a ref...

PaulS · PaulS

Hi Would anyone have a view on whick book-keeping qualification they would recommend? I have an HNC Accounting and and a Batchelor in Accountancy Honours Degree. The objective would be to allow me to provide a book-keeping service from home part-time. With my current qualification and having work...

nikki1978 · nikki1978

Hi, I have been working as a book keeper for 5 years now. I started running the accounts for my parents business which I did for three years (they run an 85 bedroom hotel). I was taught by a chartered accountant who showed me the basics and then left me to it! Two years ago I moved to a new role looking after th...

DuffyKM · DuffyKM

Hi everyone...I have been wanting a change in career (Having worked in Healthcare for the majority of my working life) and have been looking quite seriously at the path into bookkeeping. I have to say this forum has been invaluable!! My concern is this: Having payed out hard earned cash and dedicatin...

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	Should I do another qualification? (Preview) Hi. I passed my IAB Level 2 in manual bookkeeping with Distinction last summer and am wondering if I should do Level 3. Will that help me to understand the ins and outs of P&L rather than just being able to produce the reports? Any thoughts greatly appreciated. K.	KMBbooks	3	1976	Wed Feb 9 23:37 2011 by semsley
	ICB assignments (Preview) Hi, Not long ago I started the ICB Level 1 with Ideal Schools, I've sent 3 assignments to them (via email), but haven't heard anything...I think it's well over 2 weeks since I've sent the first one... My question is, are they usually so slow with returning marked assignments, what is your experience? A...	Aleksandra	20	4171	Wed Feb 9 11:50 2011 by Aleksandra
	Level III Computerised Exam Fiasco (Preview) Hello everyone, I took the computerised level III exam at the beginning of December. Due to really bad snow here I was unable to post the exam back therefore I scanned and emailed it to the ICB. The attachments were labelled 1 of 14 pages, 2 of 14 pages and so on. I got confirmation that the email and attach...	Bluebellglade	3	1887	Tue Feb 8 22:41 2011 by Bluebellglade
	Old age and Level III computerised exam (Preview) I am in the process of completing my computerised exam and I don't know if is old age, or am I reading too much into the questions? Not to be specific there is preamble about the company involved in the exam about various adjustments etc., but these are not reflected in the question part of the paper. Do...	Jymlyn	5	1801	Tue Feb 8 20:52 2011 by semsley
	Advice for a spanish accountant (Preview) Hi, I am a spanish accountant with experience. I have studied a Bachelor degree in Business sciences, but I have tried to find a accountat job in UK and at the moment it has been imposible. Now a College have offered me to start a course of Book Keeping (Manual) - OCR Level 1 but I do not know if it will be usef...	gsmilimited	1	1365	Tue Feb 8 20:47 2011 by semsley
	ICB LEVEL 1 (Preview) Hi Guys Just looking at the syllabus for Level 1. A question to ask, under the criteria for trial balances it says explain the action to be taken in the case of non-agreement, does this mean correcting the error via the journal. Many thanks.	sally-anne	3	1943	Tue Feb 8 12:20 2011 by Wella
	ICB Course training HELP (Preview) Hi there, I've been searching for some home learning accounting and bookkeeping courses for the last couple of weeks. I have recently started a SAGE payroll course as I need this to do the payroll at my new job. I had done a bit of bookkeeping in college a few years back and took to it pretty well and after...	Heather89	0	1258	Sun Feb 6 13:33 2011 by Heather89
	Grrrrrr bit of a mini rant... (Preview) Bit of a wasted week this was...I took a deep breath and booked my level 2 comp ICB exam last thursday, i thought I'd receive it Saturday or monday at latest and have 2 weeks ending just before the kids finish school for half term...plenty of time so i thought.anyways its now a week later and still no paper...	hondagirl	3	1885	Fri Feb 4 21:53 2011 by Stardoe
	Free Training (Preview) This is not solely bookkeeping related but does have a few topics relating to finance/accountancy. Linked below is a site for free online training which may be beneficial as an introduction to bookkeeping/accountancy, CPD development or introducing you to other topics. Please note that I am in no...	DeanoFTM	0	2375	Fri Feb 4 16:32 2011 by DeanoFTM
	ICB or other past examination papers (Preview) Hi all, I've been watching things develop with you guys over the last 2 months and I am happy to see the close relationship developing on here between you. I am currently in the runb-up to my ICB exams, and I have been quite fortunate to revolve it around my work during the day which is in a similar fiel...	DanielC	15	27992	Mon Jan 31 22:20 2011 by Susie78
	Studying ACCA professional papers, but want to do bookkeeping. Advice required (Preview) Hi, I am currently studying towards my ACCA (doing my professional papers). I am employed at the moment, but was looking to do bookkeeping on the side (at the moment just try to get into it and get some experience). I was just looking at the first steps to get into bookeeping? Would I be required to ge...	kingkhan	0	1328	Mon Jan 31 13:06 2011 by kingkhan
	Bookeeping qualification help whilst doing ACCA (Preview) Hi all I currently completed part 1 of my ACCA qualifications, I am finding it difficult to get employment at the moment. I know a few friends who are sole traders, own ltd companies who want their bookeeping done which is why I am thinking of becoming self employed and start my own bookeeping pract...	alphanumeric	3	2872	Sat Jan 29 07:10 2011 by piter555
	Life after exams.... (Preview) Hi everyone, Im just about to finish my latest ICB exam, level 2 computerised which will bring me up to the necessary qualfiications to get my practice licence. Ive never worked in bookkeeping and now have 3 kids so ideally i want to set up on my own doing simple book work. my question really is how on eart...	hondagirl	1	1570	Tue Jan 25 14:31 2011 by tonys
	Good newss (Preview) I have just completed my Manual ICB Level 3 exam & scored 93%!!!!!!!! WOOOH Iam thrilled	Sangeetha	9	2141	Tue Jan 25 07:53 2011 by ES
	Can i do self study and then take test? (Preview) Hi, Quick Question Can anyone help me with this query? Do I have to sign up to one of the online learning courses? or is it possible to obtain and self study from books available, then just sit the required exams at at appropriate AAT test centre? Thanks Anjelflower	anjelflower	2	2526	Mon Jan 24 10:20 2011 by ICBUK
	Sage instant accounts....date query (Preview) Hi folks, Im most of the way thru my Computerised accounts course using Sage Instant accounts. im doing the practice exam and for some reason have a whole load of comments come up on my file maintenance check date. They say 'transaction no** posted on date 01042007' I changed the financial year to apr...	hondagirl	3	2472	Sat Jan 22 10:23 2011 by attilabenko
	What training do I need? (Preview) Hi I am a qualified Accountant (ACCA). I worked for 15 years - now on a career break to raise my family (have not worked for 8 years). I am thinking of trying to set up a book keeping business part time but I am not sure what training I would need. I obviously can produce final accounts but think i need a ref...	lvlewis	1	1833	Fri Jan 21 09:42 2011 by gbm
	Help - Book-keeping Qualification (Preview) Hi Would anyone have a view on whick book-keeping qualification they would recommend? I have an HNC Accounting and and a Batchelor in Accountancy Honours Degree. The objective would be to allow me to provide a book-keeping service from home part-time. With my current qualification and having work...	PaulS	3	1992	Wed Jan 19 12:41 2011 by PaulS
	Book-keeper wanting to gain some qualifications (Preview) Hi, I have been working as a book keeper for 5 years now. I started running the accounts for my parents business which I did for three years (they run an 85 bedroom hotel). I was taught by a chartered accountant who showed me the basics and then left me to it! Two years ago I moved to a new role looking after th...	nikki1978	11	3091	Mon Jan 17 20:50 2011 by ludrup
	Advice Sought. Thinking of training. Gaining bookkeeping employment after a career change. (Preview) Hi everyone...I have been wanting a change in career (Having worked in Healthcare for the majority of my working life) and have been looking quite seriously at the path into bookkeeping. I have to say this forum has been invaluable!! My concern is this: Having payed out hard earned cash and dedicatin...	DuffyKM	2	2393	Mon Jan 17 19:31 2011 by Amanda
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