Part time IAB Level 1 Certificate in Manual Book-keeping

IAB L1 Certificate in Manual Book-keeping
Start/End Date

Day

Course Code

Start Time

End Time

Location

Fee

Benefit A

Benefit B


16/09/09 -

09/12/09

WED

Y665/01

18:00

20:30

HUB

£139.40

£15.00

£64.40

Course Description
The course is aimed at individuals who wish to begin their studies of book-keeping. It could also be used by those candidates who have some practical knowledge and skills and wish to gain an accredited qualification in the subject.

Course Structure
Part time 2 hours per evening

One evening per week for 15 weeks

Candidates will learn how to complete the following:

• Understand the functions of book-keeping and accounting
• Make simple Value Added Tax (VAT) calculations
• Prepare and check business documents
• Process and record credit transactions
• Make and receive payments through a bank current account
• Process receipts and payments through the analysed cash book
• Prepare a bank reconciliation statement
• Process petty cash transactions

Assessment is by a one and a half hour examination.

Course Entry Requirements
All learners will need to complete an application and interview prior to enrolling.

No formal entry requirements but we recommend the following:

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• For non-active speakers of English: Intermediate Level English

Course Progression
There are many courses you can progress on to including the IAB Level 2 in Bookkeeping City & Guilds Level 1 or 2 Computerised Accounts or AAT Foundation NVQ Level 2

Course Career Prospects
Accounts/Finance clerk or after further progression there may be job opportunities to become an accounting technician. Also owners of small businesses may also find this qualification useful as it gives coverage of the keeping of a single entry book-keeping system, suitable for the production of small business accounts.

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