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

ProBowlUK · ProBowlUK

Hi Just completed the OU B190 course. Will not know the results until mid-September, but am confident of a good pass. I have been told by IAB that this will entitle me to Membership of the Association. Is that really enough to practice as a Bookkeeper ? In the meantime, I would like to learn Payroll, ...

louis · louis

Was just looking through the IAB and ICB websites and they both have a level 4 qualification. The IAB are offering a Level 4 Diploma in Accounting to International Standards which covers Financial Accounting. The ICB are offering a level 4 Diploma in Management accounting, drafting financia...

AJR1712 · AJR1712

Hi All, I'm about to take the Level 1 exam from the ICB. I know that I can book online but what happens next? Do they email the test to me or do they send a link and I can take straight away or ? Look forward to the answers. Cheers

Shamus · Shamus

Hi all, did anyone else have problems logging onto the site this evening? Not sure whether it was my connection or if the site really did disappear for a while.

Skyebookkeeper · Skyebookkeeper

Ive just spent the good part of several days looking through the several different awarding bodies that are available to wouldbe book-keepers. I have to admit, having read through that minefield (aka mess and complete chaos) of qualifications out there to prospective book-keepers, I am disappoi...

jo16600 · jo16600

Can anyone give me a link to, or explain how I can get hold of a copy of the 2009-2010 :- HMRC Taxable pay tables: manual method HMRC Taxable pay tables:calculator method Thank you.

ama · ama

Hi All, I'm new here and wish to get advice on which options to take. I have been in business for some years and have always carried out my own bookkeeping; vat, payroll, accounts etc. as well as helping some of my business colleges with their books. I am now wishing to re-train as a self employed bookkeep...

thedarkrose · thedarkrose

Hi all I have my exam next week and have got myself into a panic! In the printouts you have to print a customer statement but does it have to be for the whole financial year till the date they specify or only for that month or do you only put the date they have given?

amz27 · amz27

Hi all, I know this is a long shot but I am nearly in tears with this blimmin short test, I cannot do it! It is called Arthur Menderson and its to test you for incomplete records. Is there anyone out there who has done it who I can talk this through with? I am just sick of it at the moment I have been doing it for da...

Rhianrach · Rhianrach

Well it looks like training providers have used the new standards as an excuse to hike their prices up, Premier training has gone up £200 , I daren't even ring up the rest. I suppose my question is in light of the fact that costs have greatly increased has anyone found out if the AAT are allowing study with...

louis · louis

I am interested in studying the ICB Bookkeeping course levels 1, 2, 3 manual without using a learning provider. I've been looking at Frank Wood's Business Accounting levels 1 and 2. There is also a bookkeeping and Accounts book by Franks Woods. If you have a spare moment can you take a look at the cont...

zeeshan · zeeshan

Hey all...got a quick question.. I am basically studying bookkeeping level one and stuck on the ledger question.. Basically i have been given purchases , sales , wages , cash , capital and bank.. and have to double entry...the above in the capital , sales , wages and purchases account.. so how can i do d...

Rock-n-Rolla · Rock-n-Rolla

Hope everyone's doing just fine, the summers are ever so unforgiving here in Pakistan. Anyways, I came across this link and thought it would be nice to share it with everyone across the forum and check out everyone's opinions and views on it. Enjoy the article if you haven't already: " The ICB has...

attilabenko · attilabenko

I thought i share my experience with home learning college (this happened more then a year ago but they did not change). I requested some information on one of their courses and then i got a message from equifax saying hlc searched my credit file???It does not really matter but still it is the fact they...

ProBowlUK · ProBowlUK

Hi Can anyone set out the Accountancy qualifications against what they allow an accountant to do ? What do I say to people who ask "Why should I use a qualified accountant ?" -- Edited by ProBowlUK on Tuesday 22nd of June 2010 02:33:25 PM

ProBowlUK · ProBowlUK

Does anyone have a spreadsheet (Excel) template for Petty Cash, with a running balance column ? Tried several times to create my own, but main problem is the imprest (top up) from the bank. Can maintain the balance from the expenditure columns, but have not managed to include a test for the imp...

sage123 · sage123

hello everyone, i am in a bit of bother, as i started my new job in an office where there is no one to teach me quite a bit of sage line 50. i am using a back up supplied by the out sourcer and trying to figure out from their work. Is there any one out here, who could help me to understand it in detail. i am quite okay...

Rock-n-Rolla · Rock-n-Rolla

Hey Everyone, I am trying to find myself a bookkeeping qualification that is easy to work out from home but also recognized by other Bookkeeping bodies if the need arises to switch without sacrifising alot. For example, ICB seems easiest of the three here to completed at home. But I dont know the other...

sage123 · sage123

Hi everyone, can anyone explain in detail about the prepayments and accruals in sage line 50, 2009? when we set up a prepayment, the entry acc to me is Prepayment (1103) ac dr XXX (with the whole amount) To Expense XXX. When charged to that month, entry is expense ac dr (months exp) to prepa...

clareliz · clareliz

Hi I am just starting studying ICB Level 1 & 11 on my own. I have joined ICB and purchased Kaplans 'Practical Bookkeeping' and also the study text. Can any one recommend any extra books which will help? I have noted some titles like :- Business Accounting lev 1& 11 by woods & Sangster Boo...

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	Done the B190 course (Preview) Hi Just completed the OU B190 course. Will not know the results until mid-September, but am confident of a good pass. I have been told by IAB that this will entitle me to Membership of the Association. Is that really enough to practice as a Bookkeeper ? In the meantime, I would like to learn Payroll, ...	ProBowlUK	3	2969	Wed Jul 14 23:55 2010 by semsley
	IAB AND ICB LEVEL 4 QUALIFICATIONS (Preview) Was just looking through the IAB and ICB websites and they both have a level 4 qualification. The IAB are offering a Level 4 Diploma in Accounting to International Standards which covers Financial Accounting. The ICB are offering a level 4 Diploma in Management accounting, drafting financia...	louis	19	10756	Mon Jul 12 16:56 2010 by Bob2000
	ICB Exams - Level 1 (Preview) Hi All, I'm about to take the Level 1 exam from the ICB. I know that I can book online but what happens next? Do they email the test to me or do they send a link and I can take straight away or ? Look forward to the answers. Cheers	AJR1712	4	2232	Thu Jul 8 22:33 2010 by Peasie
	Problem logging in. (Preview) Hi all, did anyone else have problems logging onto the site this evening? Not sure whether it was my connection or if the site really did disappear for a while.	Shamus	7	1824	Wed Jul 7 08:43 2010 by BackOfficeGroup
	The Minefield of Qualifications (Preview) Ive just spent the good part of several days looking through the several different awarding bodies that are available to wouldbe book-keepers. I have to admit, having read through that minefield (aka mess and complete chaos) of qualifications out there to prospective book-keepers, I am disappoi...	Skyebookkeeper	2	1819	Mon Jul 5 21:31 2010 by Shamus
	Help: Taxable pay tables 2009-2010 (Preview) Can anyone give me a link to, or explain how I can get hold of a copy of the 2009-2010 :- HMRC Taxable pay tables: manual method HMRC Taxable pay tables:calculator method Thank you.	jo16600	1	3237	Mon Jul 5 14:38 2010 by semsley
	Which qualifications to self study! (Preview) Hi All, I'm new here and wish to get advice on which options to take. I have been in business for some years and have always carried out my own bookkeeping; vat, payroll, accounts etc. as well as helping some of my business colleges with their books. I am now wishing to re-train as a self employed bookkeep...	ama	14	4233	Thu Jul 1 22:12 2010 by RuthA
	Sage Accounts Level 2 Exam Worry (Preview) Hi all I have my exam next week and have got myself into a panic! In the printouts you have to print a customer statement but does it have to be for the whole financial year till the date they specify or only for that month or do you only put the date they have given?	thedarkrose	18	4508	Wed Jun 30 11:55 2010 by thedarkrose
	Can anyone please help me? AAT Unit 5 Short test 3 (Preview) Hi all, I know this is a long shot but I am nearly in tears with this blimmin short test, I cannot do it! It is called Arthur Menderson and its to test you for incomplete records. Is there anyone out there who has done it who I can talk this through with? I am just sick of it at the moment I have been doing it for da...	amz27	2	1642	Wed Jun 30 11:39 2010 by amz27
	AAT distance learning (Preview) Well it looks like training providers have used the new standards as an excuse to hike their prices up, Premier training has gone up £200 , I daren't even ring up the rest. I suppose my question is in light of the fact that costs have greatly increased has anyone found out if the AAT are allowing study with...	Rhianrach	23	5656	Tue Jun 29 07:43 2010 by Rhianrach
	STUDYING ICB BOOKKEEPING WITHOUT A LEARNING PROVIDER (Preview) I am interested in studying the ICB Bookkeeping course levels 1, 2, 3 manual without using a learning provider. I've been looking at Frank Wood's Business Accounting levels 1 and 2. There is also a bookkeeping and Accounts book by Franks Woods. If you have a spare moment can you take a look at the cont...	louis	11	4295	Mon Jun 28 14:04 2010 by jojo345
	IM STUCK..HELP... (Preview) Hey all...got a quick question.. I am basically studying bookkeeping level one and stuck on the ledger question.. Basically i have been given purchases , sales , wages , cash , capital and bank.. and have to double entry...the above in the capital , sales , wages and purchases account.. so how can i do d...	zeeshan	9	2090	Fri Jun 25 23:06 2010 by kjmcculloch
	The ICB’s strategic partnership with the IAB: a special offer for ICB members (Preview) Hope everyone's doing just fine, the summers are ever so unforgiving here in Pakistan. Anyways, I came across this link and thought it would be nice to share it with everyone across the forum and check out everyone's opinions and views on it. Enjoy the article if you haven't already: " The ICB has...	Rock-n-Rolla	3	1724	Fri Jun 25 17:53 2010 by Susie Sue
	home learning college (Preview) I thought i share my experience with home learning college (this happened more then a year ago but they did not change). I requested some information on one of their courses and then i got a message from equifax saying hlc searched my credit file???It does not really matter but still it is the fact they...	attilabenko	15	3990	Wed Jun 23 20:29 2010 by attilabenko
	Qualifications - scope (Preview) Hi Can anyone set out the Accountancy qualifications against what they allow an accountant to do ? What do I say to people who ask "Why should I use a qualified accountant ?" -- Edited by ProBowlUK on Tuesday 22nd of June 2010 02:33:25 PM	ProBowlUK	1	1750	Tue Jun 22 16:28 2010 by Rhianrach
	Excel Petty Cash worksheet template ??? (Preview) Does anyone have a spreadsheet (Excel) template for Petty Cash, with a running balance column ? Tried several times to create my own, but main problem is the imprest (top up) from the bank. Can maintain the balance from the expenditure columns, but have not managed to include a test for the imp...	ProBowlUK	5	7234	Tue Jun 22 09:58 2010 by attilabenko
	help with sage line 50 (Preview) hello everyone, i am in a bit of bother, as i started my new job in an office where there is no one to teach me quite a bit of sage line 50. i am using a back up supplied by the out sourcer and trying to figure out from their work. Is there any one out here, who could help me to understand it in detail. i am quite okay...	sage123	8	6275	Fri Jun 18 10:55 2010 by sage123
	AAT, ICB, IAB -who is who? (Preview) Hey Everyone, I am trying to find myself a bookkeeping qualification that is easy to work out from home but also recognized by other Bookkeeping bodies if the need arises to switch without sacrifising alot. For example, ICB seems easiest of the three here to completed at home. But I dont know the other...	Rock-n-Rolla	10	7370	Wed Jun 16 09:26 2010 by Rhianrach
	Sage line - prepayments and accruals (Preview) Hi everyone, can anyone explain in detail about the prepayments and accruals in sage line 50, 2009? when we set up a prepayment, the entry acc to me is Prepayment (1103) ac dr XXX (with the whole amount) To Expense XXX. When charged to that month, entry is expense ac dr (months exp) to prepa...	sage123	4	12702	Tue Jun 15 23:30 2010 by sage123
	Studying ICB on my own which books? (Preview) Hi I am just starting studying ICB Level 1 & 11 on my own. I have joined ICB and purchased Kaplans 'Practical Bookkeeping' and also the study text. Can any one recommend any extra books which will help? I have noted some titles like :- Business Accounting lev 1& 11 by woods & Sangster Boo...	clareliz	4	2035	Mon Jun 14 15:25 2010 by clareliz
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