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

MoonHead · MoonHead

I'll cut a long story short. I have zero experience in accounting or book-keeping. I just turned 30, and am very dissolusioned in my full time work. The idea is to keep my job however as i have financial commitments, and cant just up and go. But to further secure my future and that of my wife, i'm looking a s...

MDubey · MDubey

Hi I have today passed ICB Level 1 with 99% marks with just 10 days study (of course with full time 5 day a week job). Thanks to Ideal Schools, my course provider without whose execellent support it would not have been possible. Their study material is exhaustive but relevant. Quick response to ass...

Little Miss Sunshine · Little Miss Sunshine

Hi all, Can someone please tell me what happens at the ICB/CPD seminar. I ask as I have never been before. I am working towards level 2 manual bk and am wondering if it is worth me going. I think it's only £15.00 or maybe that's for the buffet. Ta.

andrea6010 · andrea6010

Hi all, I am looking to restart my career after spending 6 years as a stay at home mum. I like the idea of Bookcert business in a box. After searching the internet I see that Premier training do a similar thing. Has anybody done either course? and would they recommend them? Premier training includes pay...

sjp · sjp

Does anyone know where I can get some more cases like the ones in the ICB Manual Level 1 course. I have just submitted my last assignment and will soon be doing my exam, but I wanted to some case studies as these really helped me grasp things and feel confident in what I was doing, plus I enjoyed doing them....

MrsMacP · MrsMacP

Hi All, I'm hoping you can help to point me towards the appropriate qualification path. My husband is Director of the family business (est. 1925). It is a small business & his mother has been in charge of the Accounts for the last 40yrs, all entered manually but she is very good at bookkeeping so ev...

scarfy73 · scarfy73

Wondered if anyone on here could point me in the right direction. I am AAT qualified and ACCA level2. Stopped due to having children and have never got back to studies. For the past 4 years I have been working from home helping my husband with his business. I have done his accounts for the past 6 years - m...

sjp · sjp

Hi, I am just finishing me level 1 and come across a question whereby items are returned to a suppler as faulty, he paid cash and the faulty items total is £x, he paid cash postage on the returned items costing £y. Now I know to cr purchase rtns £x and open account for suppler and dr £x. What I am unsure of is wh...

Tedius · Tedius

I've just completed a mock level III computerised exam that I got from the ICB shop. Anyway after I'd completed it, I noticed a difference in my balances and those provided in the supplied answers. Normally I would accept that it was me that got it wrong, but this time I'm sure that I've got it right, an...

whataboutthisone · whataboutthisone

Hi all, I'm a student looking to apply to PwC's grad course as a Management Consultant. My academics are just shy of their requirements and I'm looking to bolster my application with a professional qualification. I'm a complete novice, with no great interest in tax or accounting but I can apply mysel...

Donna CBK · Donna CBK

Pleased to confirm I am at present selling the Sage Instant Training courses at £99 + VAT for a 1 day workshop. These are held at Sage - as per sage website: https://support.sage.co.uk/default.aspx?page=91 10 venues to choose from: - Birmingham / Bristol / Croydon / Glasgow / Leeds / ...

Apollo · Apollo

Hi I am about to begin studying for the final level AAT. Exam and assessment arrangements are proving a hassle and only on pressing the provider did I find out that it is my responsibility to make arrangements for exams and assessments. I don't know anyone in London who could supervise me for the less-...

Moomin · Moomin

Hi, I have recently passed my ICB level 2 manual and setting up as a self employed bookkeeper. I have had a couple of interested 'nibbles' so I think it is worth me doing a bit more training to get level 3 and probably the Payroll module. I used Ideal Schools in the past but they are quite expensive so I am p...

Debster · Debster

Hi Im considering taking a home study towards Accounting but it seems to be a bit of a minefield as to what course to do. Im looking at starting with Book Keeping qualification as I'm new to this industry (although do come from financial services so have a basic knowledge) but unsure whether to do ICB lev...

RuthA · RuthA

I'm reconsidering what training to do next and I'd really appreciate some thoughts and opinions. To cut a long story short, my background is in banking, it was when I was doing my exams for the associateship of the Chartered Institute of Bankers that I was first introduced to accounting. I left wor...

Rosalind · Rosalind

Hi, I recently contacted the ICB regarding the exemptions that they allow when someone has completed the above course. They have suggested that I fill in a form, attach the relevant syllabus and pay £45 for them to look at what the course contains. I cannot believe that they have not come across th...

El Nombre · El Nombre

Hi, I'm planning to enrol to do the ICB qualifications via distance learning, with a mind to eventually becoming a self-emplyed bookkeeper. I've had a good look through the threads on here to see which course providers have good reviews, but i've noticed noone seems to have mentioned studyin...

Lrudge · Lrudge

Hi there, I am currently doing a home learning bookkeeping course but due to some delays because of family situations I have not been able to knuckle down and study. I am finding it very difficult to study at home and am looking for some kind of advice or support - perhaps one-to-one or focussed study/r...

soliver · soliver

Hi, I've been having a look at the list of training providers mentioned on the ICB website and have called a couple of them. Clever Cloggs have responded to all my queries (phone and email) promptly and seem to have good student support in place. It would be much appreciated if anyone that has been with C...

DiscoPistol · DiscoPistol

Hi all, Just wondering if someone could point me in the right direction. To give some background I'm currently (and have been for a while) working as an Excel Developer/Analyst. I'd like to get into role as Financial Analyst but most every advert I've seen says something along the lines of ...

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	Advice please - My head hurts! (Preview) I'll cut a long story short. I have zero experience in accounting or book-keeping. I just turned 30, and am very dissolusioned in my full time work. The idea is to keep my job however as i have financial commitments, and cant just up and go. But to further secure my future and that of my wife, i'm looking a s...	MoonHead	25	3937	Thu Mar 10 09:22 2011 by Shamus
	Thanks to Ideal Schools (Preview) Hi I have today passed ICB Level 1 with 99% marks with just 10 days study (of course with full time 5 day a week job). Thanks to Ideal Schools, my course provider without whose execellent support it would not have been possible. Their study material is exhaustive but relevant. Quick response to ass...	MDubey	2	1853	Wed Mar 9 21:40 2011 by sally-anne
	cdp seminar (Preview) Hi all, Can someone please tell me what happens at the ICB/CPD seminar. I ask as I have never been before. I am working towards level 2 manual bk and am wondering if it is worth me going. I think it's only £15.00 or maybe that's for the buffet. Ta.	Little Miss Sunshine	1	1267	Wed Mar 9 18:29 2011 by ICBUK
	Which one? Any advice!! (Preview) Hi all, I am looking to restart my career after spending 6 years as a stay at home mum. I like the idea of Bookcert business in a box. After searching the internet I see that Premier training do a similar thing. Has anybody done either course? and would they recommend them? Premier training includes pay...	andrea6010	1	1641	Mon Mar 7 14:37 2011 by Shamus
	Case Studies (Preview) Does anyone know where I can get some more cases like the ones in the ICB Manual Level 1 course. I have just submitted my last assignment and will soon be doing my exam, but I wanted to some case studies as these really helped me grasp things and feel confident in what I was doing, plus I enjoyed doing them....	sjp	1	1277	Fri Mar 4 11:57 2011 by Brian McVean
	Advice needed on Qualification for Accounts of Ltd Company (Preview) Hi All, I'm hoping you can help to point me towards the appropriate qualification path. My husband is Director of the family business (est. 1925). It is a small business & his mother has been in charge of the Accounts for the last 40yrs, all entered manually but she is very good at bookkeeping so ev...	MrsMacP	10	2647	Thu Mar 3 10:15 2011 by ICBUK
	Refresher Courses. Are there any? (Preview) Wondered if anyone on here could point me in the right direction. I am AAT qualified and ACCA level2. Stopped due to having children and have never got back to studies. For the past 4 years I have been working from home helping my husband with his business. I have done his accounts for the past 6 years - m...	scarfy73	4	10112	Thu Mar 3 10:09 2011 by ICBUK
	Purchase Returns (Preview) Hi, I am just finishing me level 1 and come across a question whereby items are returned to a suppler as faulty, he paid cash and the faulty items total is £x, he paid cash postage on the returned items costing £y. Now I know to cr purchase rtns £x and open account for suppler and dr £x. What I am unsure of is wh...	sjp	4	1599	Wed Mar 2 14:36 2011 by Wella
	ICB Level III question. ICB mock (Preview) I've just completed a mock level III computerised exam that I got from the ICB shop. Anyway after I'd completed it, I noticed a difference in my balances and those provided in the supplied answers. Normally I would accept that it was me that got it wrong, but this time I'm sure that I've got it right, an...	Tedius	4	6356	Tue Mar 1 13:21 2011 by Wella
	ATT a good place to start? Novice seeking advice ATT (Preview) Hi all, I'm a student looking to apply to PwC's grad course as a Management Consultant. My academics are just shy of their requirements and I'm looking to bolster my application with a professional qualification. I'm a complete novice, with no great interest in tax or accounting but I can apply mysel...	whataboutthisone	3	9023	Sun Feb 27 20:02 2011 by whataboutthisone
	Sage Instant Training Course (Preview) Pleased to confirm I am at present selling the Sage Instant Training courses at £99 + VAT for a 1 day workshop. These are held at Sage - as per sage website: https://support.sage.co.uk/default.aspx?page=91 10 venues to choose from: - Birmingham / Bristol / Croydon / Glasgow / Leeds / ...	Donna CBK	0	1369	Sat Feb 26 17:03 2011 by Donna CBK
	AAT Distance-Learning Practicalities (Preview) Hi I am about to begin studying for the final level AAT. Exam and assessment arrangements are proving a hassle and only on pressing the provider did I find out that it is my responsibility to make arrangements for exams and assessments. I don't know anyone in London who could supervise me for the less-...	Apollo	23	10290	Sat Feb 26 16:02 2011 by Rhianrach
	Self study for ICB level 3 and Payroll (Preview) Hi, I have recently passed my ICB level 2 manual and setting up as a self employed bookkeeper. I have had a couple of interested 'nibbles' so I think it is worth me doing a bit more training to get level 3 and probably the Payroll module. I used Ideal Schools in the past but they are quite expensive so I am p...	Moomin	7	4648	Wed Feb 23 11:46 2011 by Brian McVean
	Newbie wanting advice (Preview) Hi Im considering taking a home study towards Accounting but it seems to be a bit of a minefield as to what course to do. Im looking at starting with Book Keeping qualification as I'm new to this industry (although do come from financial services so have a basic knowledge) but unsure whether to do ICB lev...	Debster	2	1597	Tue Feb 22 11:04 2011 by Debster
	What to do next (Preview) I'm reconsidering what training to do next and I'd really appreciate some thoughts and opinions. To cut a long story short, my background is in banking, it was when I was doing my exams for the associateship of the Chartered Institute of Bankers that I was first introduced to accounting. I left wor...	RuthA	4	2182	Mon Feb 21 13:24 2011 by RuthA
	OU Course K01 (comprising B291 and B292) (Preview) Hi, I recently contacted the ICB regarding the exemptions that they allow when someone has completed the above course. They have suggested that I fill in a form, attach the relevant syllabus and pay £45 for them to look at what the course contains. I cannot believe that they have not come across th...	Rosalind	6	3951	Sat Feb 19 20:19 2011 by Rosalind
	Kaplan as an ICB course provider? (Preview) Hi, I'm planning to enrol to do the ICB qualifications via distance learning, with a mind to eventually becoming a self-emplyed bookkeeper. I've had a good look through the threads on here to see which course providers have good reviews, but i've noticed noone seems to have mentioned studyin...	El Nombre	8	6380	Thu Feb 17 10:46 2011 by Shamus
	Support with Home Learning (Preview) Hi there, I am currently doing a home learning bookkeeping course but due to some delays because of family situations I have not been able to knuckle down and study. I am finding it very difficult to study at home and am looking for some kind of advice or support - perhaps one-to-one or focussed study/r...	Lrudge	6	1937	Wed Feb 16 14:51 2011 by Lrudge
	Clever Cloggs query...? (Preview) Hi, I've been having a look at the list of training providers mentioned on the ICB website and have called a couple of them. Clever Cloggs have responded to all my queries (phone and email) promptly and seem to have good student support in place. It would be much appreciated if anyone that has been with C...	soliver	4	1775	Thu Feb 10 17:45 2011 by soliver
	Trouble getting foot in door to Analyst roles (Preview) Hi all, Just wondering if someone could point me in the right direction. To give some background I'm currently (and have been for a while) working as an Excel Developer/Analyst. I'd like to get into role as Financial Analyst but most every advert I've seen says something along the lines of ...	DiscoPistol	2	1868	Thu Feb 10 10:54 2011 by DiscoPistol
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