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

Staffkat · Staffkat

Hi, I am hoping that someone will be able to offer me some advice. I am new to bookkeeping and even though I am still starting out, I am contemplating getting rid of my main client. The reason for this is that he is constantly over the limit on his overdraft and it is touch and go each time I pay a cheque in whe...

larry · larry

Hi everyone, I am considering training to work in a bookkeeping role. However I am slighlty unsure of which course I should study, to benefit me the most. On the open study college website they offer 3 types of training courses, ICB Manual levels 1+2, ICB Computerised level 2 and Sage 50 accounts lev...

Shamus · Shamus

Hi all, I currently offer bookkeeping services (all within ACCA regulation 8) and get Insurance through Trafalgar. As a PQ ACCA do you know of any better alternate PII companies available to me? Who do you use and what burning hoops do you need to jump through in order to get it? Many thanks in advance, S...

preece3 · preece3

Hello all can some body help me I would like to do the ABC ATT bookkeeping course is it possible to buy used books and cd to do the course or is it best to go with one of the training companies? If it is possible to use second hand books and cds has any body got there old ones for sale as I would be happy to purchas...

Peasie · Peasie

I've been doing book-keeping for a Ltd Co for about 25 years as well as a couple of other book-keeping jobs in the past few years. I did a Scottish National Certificate in Business Studies back then as well (I think that was what it was called). I've seen book-keeping vacancies advertised but alll of the...

Marky65 · Marky65

Hi I just wanted to let you all know that I have just passed my ICB III Payroll Diploma with 99% Distinction, what a great Christmas present that is for me. I just have to decide what exams to sit next considering the changes ICB are making for their qualifications. Thanks for your support and encouragem...

Ann-marie · Ann-marie

Hi, I'm a little confused on when you can apply to have designatory letters to be used after your name. Could someone let me know the different exams you need to have passed for each stage in order to have the letters? I've had a look on the ICB site but seem to have just confused myself even more.... maybe...

LizB · LizB

Hi all. Wondered what peoples views are on the ICB? I have recently joined them as a student; have passed Level 1, and am awaiting the results of my Comp. Level 2 exam. I did this as although I have worked for many years in Finance, and for the last 5 been running my own successful bookkeeping business, I th...

crawlenj · crawlenj

I know it's very specific, but can anyone advise me on the best qualification to teach me book-keeping. Initially I would be working for two family companies - both partnerships, but may in a few years time want to take on more work, probably self-employed. I won't want to progress to accountancy. Sin...

Sari Sari · Sari Sari

Hi, I just prepared my own opening trial balance from last years accounts, and entered into sage. I used the first day of this financial year as the starting date. Now that I am entering live data, I noticed that the figure displayed in the nominal ledger for rent is less the opening balance I entered?, i...

kal78 · kal78

hi all, just hoping someone could give me some advice on what to do next please? i have taken and passed level 1 manual/ practical bookkeeping, i have passed my level 2 mock exam and just waiting to take level 2 actual exam in feb, i have now finished my course and not to sure on what to do next. i was hoping to...

tina · tina

Hello Havn't posted for a while, am now doing level 2 manual, have started going through mock paper and have come across something havn't really covered and am not sure how to really go about. Materials bought as purchases then used as home improvements, how do they get put through the business, only...

BackOfficeGroup · BackOfficeGroup

Guys Have just passed the payroll exam, and want to know if anyone done this one? Want to know more info on content etc before taking a chance. P

Jane · Jane

Feeling pretty please with myself as I have just received my results for the Level III Diploma in Computerised Bookkeeping (ICB) and achieved 100%. I decided to give it a try without a course as I felt I wasted money on Level I and II due to the experience I had already gained. So this time I just purchas...

Shan · Shan

Hi....I'm new to the forum so hello to all!! Been looking around for IAB courses and have come across Woodgrove Tutorials who have a special offer on Levels 1 & 2 IAB boookkeeping for £225, just wondering if anyone has used them before and if so what was their experience. Many thanks Shan

Spice · Spice

I am undertaking the exam at the moment but have a dilema, there is no closing stock figure and I have been asked to produce TB, P&L and Bal. Sheet at end - can anyove advise?

Alex M · Alex M

Hi I am currently working on ICB level 2 manual and I am completely stuck on depreciation of assets! The course material doesn't seem to be helping. Any advice or suggestion on text books would be very welcome. Thanks

Kymbee · Kymbee

Looking to do a bookkeeping course as I want a change in career. Had a visit from Home Learning College yesterday and the guy suggested Level II Manual Book-Keeping and Computerised Book-Keeping course. At almost £1400 I found this a bit expensive and said that I would need to think about it. Want t...

littlebookkeeper · littlebookkeeper

Hi everyone, I am trying to complete the mock exam for the computerised diploma and have managed the first part but need a bit of help with the manual questions on health and safety and data protection and the like. I don't want to pay a fortune in books so can anyone advise me of where I can get this enforma...

LizB · LizB

Hi all. I have just taken my ICB Basic, and am looking to take Level 2 Computerised pretty soon. I run my own bookeeping buisness, so don't really see the need to do the Level 2 Manual, (even though the ICB recommend it! - I took AAT a few years ago, and passed all stages at manual, so feel reasonably confide...

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	Stopping work for a client (Preview) Hi, I am hoping that someone will be able to offer me some advice. I am new to bookkeeping and even though I am still starting out, I am contemplating getting rid of my main client. The reason for this is that he is constantly over the limit on his overdraft and it is touch and go each time I pay a cheque in whe...	Staffkat	20	4525	Thu Jan 14 12:16 2010 by BackOfficeGroup
	Which route? (Preview) Hi everyone, I am considering training to work in a bookkeeping role. However I am slighlty unsure of which course I should study, to benefit me the most. On the open study college website they offer 3 types of training courses, ICB Manual levels 1+2, ICB Computerised level 2 and Sage 50 accounts lev...	larry	11	4338	Sat Jan 9 17:47 2010 by Shamus
	Professional Indemnity Insurance (Preview) Hi all, I currently offer bookkeeping services (all within ACCA regulation 8) and get Insurance through Trafalgar. As a PQ ACCA do you know of any better alternate PII companies available to me? Who do you use and what burning hoops do you need to jump through in order to get it? Many thanks in advance, S...	Shamus	6	2426	Fri Jan 8 16:38 2010 by Marky65
	ABC ATT (Preview) Hello all can some body help me I would like to do the ABC ATT bookkeeping course is it possible to buy used books and cd to do the course or is it best to go with one of the training companies? If it is possible to use second hand books and cds has any body got there old ones for sale as I would be happy to purchas...	preece3	3	4091	Fri Jan 8 15:35 2010 by Shamus
	ICB - what can I and can't I do if I join? (Preview) I've been doing book-keeping for a Ltd Co for about 25 years as well as a couple of other book-keeping jobs in the past few years. I did a Scottish National Certificate in Business Studies back then as well (I think that was what it was called). I've seen book-keeping vacancies advertised but alll of the...	Peasie	3	2203	Tue Jan 5 15:14 2010 by Terri
	ICB III - Payroll Diploma (Preview) Hi I just wanted to let you all know that I have just passed my ICB III Payroll Diploma with 99% Distinction, what a great Christmas present that is for me. I just have to decide what exams to sit next considering the changes ICB are making for their qualifications. Thanks for your support and encouragem...	Marky65	4	1832	Wed Dec 23 14:11 2009 by PJC Bookkeeping
	ICB Designatory Letters (Preview) Hi, I'm a little confused on when you can apply to have designatory letters to be used after your name. Could someone let me know the different exams you need to have passed for each stage in order to have the letters? I've had a look on the ICB site but seem to have just confused myself even more.... maybe...	Ann-marie	28	6781	Wed Dec 23 12:23 2009 by BackOfficeGroup
	ICM Membership etc - Is it Worth It? (Preview) Hi all. Wondered what peoples views are on the ICB? I have recently joined them as a student; have passed Level 1, and am awaiting the results of my Comp. Level 2 exam. I did this as although I have worked for many years in Finance, and for the last 5 been running my own successful bookkeeping business, I th...	LizB	14	5097	Sun Dec 20 12:49 2009 by Mike
	Limited experience, want to learn bookkeeping for husband's partnership (Preview) I know it's very specific, but can anyone advise me on the best qualification to teach me book-keeping. Initially I would be working for two family companies - both partnerships, but may in a few years time want to take on more work, probably self-employed. I won't want to progress to accountancy. Sin...	crawlenj	4	3459	Tue Dec 15 23:45 2009 by semsley
	Sage Opening Balances Wrong (Preview) Hi, I just prepared my own opening trial balance from last years accounts, and entered into sage. I used the first day of this financial year as the starting date. Now that I am entering live data, I noticed that the figure displayed in the nominal ledger for rent is less the opening balance I entered?, i...	Sari Sari	8	4501	Tue Dec 15 16:48 2009 by littlebookkeeper
	what next? (Preview) hi all, just hoping someone could give me some advice on what to do next please? i have taken and passed level 1 manual/ practical bookkeeping, i have passed my level 2 mock exam and just waiting to take level 2 actual exam in feb, i have now finished my course and not to sure on what to do next. i was hoping to...	kal78	7	2359	Sat Dec 12 14:46 2009 by Sari Sari
	Manual level 2 mock (Preview) Hello Havn't posted for a while, am now doing level 2 manual, have started going through mock paper and have come across something havn't really covered and am not sure how to really go about. Materials bought as purchases then used as home improvements, how do they get put through the business, only...	tina	2	2032	Fri Dec 11 18:51 2009 by semsley
	ICB Dip in Self Assessment (Preview) Guys Have just passed the payroll exam, and want to know if anyone done this one? Want to know more info on content etc before taking a chance. P	BackOfficeGroup	12	3426	Wed Dec 9 17:20 2009 by BackOfficeGroup
	Level III Diploma in Computerised Bookkeeping (Preview) Feeling pretty please with myself as I have just received my results for the Level III Diploma in Computerised Bookkeeping (ICB) and achieved 100%. I decided to give it a try without a course as I felt I wasted money on Level I and II due to the experience I had already gained. So this time I just purchas...	Jane	6	1901	Tue Dec 8 09:51 2009 by Jane
	Special offer (Preview) Hi....I'm new to the forum so hello to all!! Been looking around for IAB courses and have come across Woodgrove Tutorials who have a special offer on Levels 1 & 2 IAB boookkeeping for £225, just wondering if anyone has used them before and if so what was their experience. Many thanks Shan	Shan	1	1987	Tue Dec 1 20:48 2009 by Ann-marie
	ICB Comp. BK Level II (Preview) I am undertaking the exam at the moment but have a dilema, there is no closing stock figure and I have been asked to produce TB, P&L and Bal. Sheet at end - can anyove advise?	Spice	8	2452	Mon Nov 30 11:22 2009 by Brian McVean
	Help (Preview) Hi I am currently working on ICB level 2 manual and I am completely stuck on depreciation of assets! The course material doesn't seem to be helping. Any advice or suggestion on text books would be very welcome. Thanks	Alex M	3	1901	Fri Nov 27 19:18 2009 by Terri
	Distance Learning (Preview) Looking to do a bookkeeping course as I want a change in career. Had a visit from Home Learning College yesterday and the guy suggested Level II Manual Book-Keeping and Computerised Book-Keeping course. At almost £1400 I found this a bit expensive and said that I would need to think about it. Want t...	Kymbee	15	3868	Mon Nov 23 21:25 2009 by wow66
	ICB computerised diploma mock exam (Preview) Hi everyone, I am trying to complete the mock exam for the computerised diploma and have managed the first part but need a bit of help with the manual questions on health and safety and data protection and the like. I don't want to pay a fortune in books so can anyone advise me of where I can get this enforma...	littlebookkeeper	1	1826	Mon Nov 23 14:44 2009 by BackOfficeGroup
	ICB Levels 2 & 3 Computerised : What version of Sage? (Preview) Hi all. I have just taken my ICB Basic, and am looking to take Level 2 Computerised pretty soon. I run my own bookeeping buisness, so don't really see the need to do the Level 2 Manual, (even though the ICB recommend it! - I took AAT a few years ago, and passed all stages at manual, so feel reasonably confide...	LizB	5	2335	Sun Nov 22 11:19 2009 by Marky65
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