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

ES · ES

It was so scary driving to the test centre I thought about turning round. Left plenty of time and it took me 1hr to drive 5 miles. Well 1hr 10 mins later I was out and had passed! Then I dropped my mobile in the snow, which I discovered on the way home so turned round and the security guy at the test centre lent m...

Jenny1974 · Jenny1974

I'm currently studying towards the AAT, but I'm not sure I've made the right choice. I don't want to be an accountant as I really enjoy the bookkeeping side of things. My only experience of bookkeeping is helping my hubby with his accounts which I really enjoy. I'm thinking about jumping ship and look...

FusionAccounts · FusionAccounts

We would like to hear what bookkeeping software you used to complete exams/courses to become accredited by the ICB and other similar organisations. http://www.fusionaccounts.com

john Boy · john Boy

Hi, has anyone done/started the new ICB level syllabus yet? Or atleast any part of it?

jacky S · jacky S

Hi I have passed ICB level 1&2 manual bookkeeping through home study courses and would now like to do level 2 computerised. I have been given a sage instant accounts self study pack with a 180 day trial version and 6 workbooks by a friend. Can anyone let me know if this will be enough to learn and get...

moxby · moxby

Hi there, Having qualified as an ACA a year and a half ago. I have always been in accounts and statutory audit, only dealing pretty basic tax planning, as we had a tax department. So we're thinking of getting me into some tax training sometime next year. Has anyone had experience of the ATT and if so how go...

Michele · Michele

I need to pick your collective brains! I'm currently qualified MICB (comp), with an ICB practice licence. I know that the ICB's rules have changed recently and I need to pass some manual bookkeeping exams in order to retain my membership and practice licence. However, would it be adequate if I pass le...

remington · remington

Hi everyone I passed my ICB Level 2 manual exam in July, and I have started studying Level 3 manual with Ideal Schools, I am working through there study material and have completed the first four assignments. I am finding Level 3 a step up from Level 2, just wondered if anyone else is doing the above cour...

strawberry shortcake · strawberry shortcake

Hi I would just like to share my news and let everyone know that I have just passed my ICB Level 1 Bookkeeping Exam.......... 98% Distinction..........Im so glad thats over!!

luther parker · luther parker

Hi to all, Bookkeeping is quite straight forward, learn a bit at a time, even if you get up and walk around for 10 mins, don't get stressed out, and take your time. If your working with computerize accounts then it's alway's good to understand manual as well, test yourself all the time, theres some great...

john Boy · john Boy

Just a quick question for James Level II covers an awareness of health and saftey issues when using a computer, does this just cover not having drinks near the computer, taking adequate breaks and posture? I know i could email the ICB but James is always a lot quicker in his answers. Thanks in advance

Cabby · Cabby

Hi Is the level 1 mock exam computer based or paper. If it is computer how do you input answers and things like ledger T accounts. Is there more than one mock exam as I have only ever heard of the 'Lee Crescent' mock and I already have that on in a book. Dave

Cabby · Cabby

Hi, I am looking at doing self assessments for clients and I know the ICB have a diploma in SA. Do you know if any other bodies, such as IBA AAT etc, have a qualification in SA. I am only doing bookkeeping so I am not going down the accontancy route. Dave

freedomresources · freedomresources

I have a client that wants to claim mileage allowance on SA return but I found that the mileage was claimed on every sales invoice that she issued. It is also paid at a higher rate than HMRC's allowance. I feel that she is not entitled to claim this allowance, but may claim on capital allowances for the ve...

akwaw001 · akwaw001

I have just had an email from my first prospective client asking me, to inform him of my hourly charge. I was thinking of £10/hr. Please let me know if you think its excessive or just about right. i want to get it right the first time. Thanks -- Edited by akwaw001 on Tuesday 16th of November 2010 03:52:28 PM...

Rupee · Rupee

Hi all i am new to this forum but i been reading the posts from other people quite often. Well currently I am unemployed and looking for work in accounting since I have accounting qualifications such as : AAT CIMA I completed sage line 50 and passed with distinction. I have some experience in data entry...

ADAS · ADAS

toughest of any exams I've ever sat .... -- Edited by ADAS on Thursday 4th of November 2010 10:40:50 PM -- Edited by ADAS on Thursday 4th of November 2010 10:42:22 PM

rachel_mclean · rachel_mclean

Hi I have just taken the online practice exam for the icb level II manual which went fine but I had to use a pen and paper too, to do some workings. Does anybody know if you are allowed to do this in the actual exam??? Thanks Rachel

rl · rl

Hi everyone. I am new to the forum, and to bookkeeping. I have a full time job (nothing to do with accounting) and would like to study in my spare time to become a qualified bookkeeper. My concern is wil I learn enough by gaining the ICB qualifications to enable me to confidently offer my services to oth...

Rhianrach · Rhianrach

Anyone else doing AAT Level 3 on the new syllabus with premier, if so have you received any of your books?

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	I braved the snow to pass my ICB manual level 2 (Preview) It was so scary driving to the test centre I thought about turning round. Left plenty of time and it took me 1hr to drive 5 miles. Well 1hr 10 mins later I was out and had passed! Then I dropped my mobile in the snow, which I discovered on the way home so turned round and the security guy at the test centre lent m...	ES	6	1941	Wed Dec 8 14:07 2010 by BackOfficeGroup
	Difference between IAB and ICB (Preview) I'm currently studying towards the AAT, but I'm not sure I've made the right choice. I don't want to be an accountant as I really enjoy the bookkeeping side of things. My only experience of bookkeeping is helping my hubby with his accounts which I really enjoy. I'm thinking about jumping ship and look...	Jenny1974	3	6191	Tue Dec 7 12:09 2010 by Jenny1974
	What software did you use for completing your ICB exams accounting software (Preview) We would like to hear what bookkeeping software you used to complete exams/courses to become accredited by the ICB and other similar organisations. http://www.fusionaccounts.com	FusionAccounts	4	4911	Thu Dec 2 00:47 2010 by Dalbir
	ICB level 4 (Preview) Hi, has anyone done/started the new ICB level syllabus yet? Or atleast any part of it?	john Boy	4	2808	Wed Dec 1 13:13 2010 by ADAS
	Sage self study (Preview) Hi I have passed ICB level 1&2 manual bookkeeping through home study courses and would now like to do level 2 computerised. I have been given a sage instant accounts self study pack with a 180 day trial version and 6 workbooks by a friend. Can anyone let me know if this will be enough to learn and get...	jacky S	5	3349	Mon Nov 29 11:43 2010 by ES
	ATT - or alternative? (Preview) Hi there, Having qualified as an ACA a year and a half ago. I have always been in accounts and statutory audit, only dealing pretty basic tax planning, as we had a tax department. So we're thinking of getting me into some tax training sometime next year. Has anyone had experience of the ATT and if so how go...	moxby	6	4491	Sun Nov 28 14:58 2010 by rachel_mclean
	ICB Practice Licence requirements (Preview) I need to pick your collective brains! I'm currently qualified MICB (comp), with an ICB practice licence. I know that the ICB's rules have changed recently and I need to pass some manual bookkeeping exams in order to retain my membership and practice licence. However, would it be adequate if I pass le...	Michele	17	4195	Thu Nov 25 09:27 2010 by Michele
	ICB Level 3 Manual studies with Ideal School ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi everyone I passed my ICB Level 2 manual exam in July, and I have started studying Level 3 manual with Ideal Schools, I am working through there study material and have completed the first four assignments. I am finding Level 3 a step up from Level 2, just wondered if anyone else is doing the above cour...	remington	110	14982	Wed Nov 24 17:03 2010 by gazal
	Passing Exam (Preview) Hi I would just like to share my news and let everyone know that I have just passed my ICB Level 1 Bookkeeping Exam.......... 98% Distinction..........Im so glad thats over!!	strawberry shortcake	7	1820	Wed Nov 24 14:33 2010 by strawberry shortcake
	Starting off as a Book-keeper. Luthers tip (Preview) Hi to all, Bookkeeping is quite straight forward, learn a bit at a time, even if you get up and walk around for 10 mins, don't get stressed out, and take your time. If your working with computerize accounts then it's alway's good to understand manual as well, test yourself all the time, theres some great...	luther parker	14	2490	Wed Nov 24 11:24 2010 by kjmcculloch
	ICB Computerised Level II (Preview) Just a quick question for James Level II covers an awareness of health and saftey issues when using a computer, does this just cover not having drinks near the computer, taking adequate breaks and posture? I know i could email the ICB but James is always a lot quicker in his answers. Thanks in advance	john Boy	2	1465	Wed Nov 24 10:44 2010 by john Boy
	Level 1 mock (Preview) Hi Is the level 1 mock exam computer based or paper. If it is computer how do you input answers and things like ledger T accounts. Is there more than one mock exam as I have only ever heard of the 'Lee Crescent' mock and I already have that on in a book. Dave	Cabby	1	1573	Wed Nov 24 10:28 2010 by ICBUK
	Self assessment (Preview) Hi, I am looking at doing self assessments for clients and I know the ICB have a diploma in SA. Do you know if any other bodies, such as IBA AAT etc, have a qualification in SA. I am only doing bookkeeping so I am not going down the accontancy route. Dave	Cabby	13	2444	Tue Nov 23 13:17 2010 by Cabby
	Client claimed mileage on invoice?? (Preview) I have a client that wants to claim mileage allowance on SA return but I found that the mileage was claimed on every sales invoice that she issued. It is also paid at a higher rate than HMRC's allowance. I feel that she is not entitled to claim this allowance, but may claim on capital allowances for the ve...	freedomresources	3	1784	Mon Nov 22 22:59 2010 by ADAS
	Charge for Bookkeeping (Preview) I have just had an email from my first prospective client asking me, to inform him of my hourly charge. I was thinking of £10/hr. Please let me know if you think its excessive or just about right. i want to get it right the first time. Thanks -- Edited by akwaw001 on Tuesday 16th of November 2010 03:52:28 PM...	akwaw001	15	3966	Fri Nov 19 08:09 2010 by kjmcculloch
	Volnteering for experience (Preview) Hi all i am new to this forum but i been reading the posts from other people quite often. Well currently I am unemployed and looking for work in accounting since I have accounting qualifications such as : AAT CIMA I completed sage line 50 and passed with distinction. I have some experience in data entry...	Rupee	1	1427	Thu Nov 18 19:55 2010 by Merlion ABS
	ICB Marking Scheme (Preview) toughest of any exams I've ever sat .... -- Edited by ADAS on Thursday 4th of November 2010 10:40:50 PM -- Edited by ADAS on Thursday 4th of November 2010 10:42:22 PM	ADAS	8	2505	Mon Nov 15 21:35 2010 by ADAS
	ICB Level II manual exam question - what are you allowed to take with you?pen and paper? (Preview) Hi I have just taken the online practice exam for the icb level II manual which went fine but I had to use a pen and paper too, to do some workings. Does anybody know if you are allowed to do this in the actual exam??? Thanks Rachel	rachel_mclean	11	2363	Mon Nov 15 20:57 2010 by GrahamG
	A bit of a reality check please before I start paying out for courses and exams. (Preview) Hi everyone. I am new to the forum, and to bookkeeping. I have a full time job (nothing to do with accounting) and would like to study in my spare time to become a qualified bookkeeper. My concern is wil I learn enough by gaining the ICB qualifications to enable me to confidently offer my services to oth...	rl	2	1773	Sat Nov 13 18:30 2010 by Peasie
	Premier Training (Preview) Anyone else doing AAT Level 3 on the new syllabus with premier, if so have you received any of your books?	Rhianrach	0	1877	Sat Nov 13 12:41 2010 by Rhianrach
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