Hello, I have been having a read through some post and I think I have just confused myself even more...So I was wondering if anyone had any advice..
I did bookkeeping casually for a small company while I was at university. I now want to get some qualifications in this area so I can work part time for a company, and build up my own work too.
I am slightly confused as to what would be the best qualifications to do...so can anyone recommend a short term study at home course?(a few months, rather than years!) Most jobs I have seen advertised ask for Ledger and Sage- is there a course that covers them all, with good home support??
Hi, Mimi, I did a good course with the open university (certificate in accounting) which can give you membership to the IAB through exemptions. Kind regards Linda
As has been stated above Open University course Certificate in Accounting is said to be very good. I understand that the course is to be altered next year (split into two sections I gather). It is apparently recommended that, as of this year, a new course 'Introduction to Bookkeeping and Accounting' should be studied first. My understanding is that this new introductory course should be sufficient to gain membership of the IAB. The course is either 12 or 24 weeks and can be started at various times throughout the year. I'm having a go at it. It seems reasonable value at £295.00. Worth a look on the OU website. You'll find it under Business school and it's course B190. Worth a read about Certificate in Accountinng course B680 - last sitting this year till it changes.
I'm getting my qualifications with ICB and I've just done the level 2 computerised (hope i've passed!)
I was like you, I'd worked as a book keeper of sorts but had no qualification. I decided to go with ICB and looked into loads of home study courses, but then I notice they sell a book for about £23 which covers the level 1 and 2 sylabus. I decided I may as well buy the book and then try sitting the first exam since it was loads cheaper than paying for a course.
I passed level 1 and level 2 manual without needing any other course material, and I've learnt sage by borrowing a copy and just reading the instruction manual. If you feel comfortable with just working thorugh a book on our own, this may be a good idea for you.
To give you an idea of timescale, I took the first exam in Feb this year and don't intend to take it any further than level 2 just now anyway, so it's been less than a year to do the lot.
