How much of the centre based exams are based on describing something rather than actual book-keeping. The book-keeping things I could do I hope (if I can't then I don't deserve to pass anyway) as I should be able to think about things logically. But the describing of things based on memorising them is causing me to worry. I never was any good at this the last time I did any exams - over a quarter of a century ago. Is it possible to still pass the exam while failing completely at the memorising side of things. In the real world if I couldn't remember anything I would look up the correct way of doing things but you don't have that option in a centre based exam. If I wasn't sure about something relating to VAT I would look through VAT notices until I found the correct procedure rather than rely on something from my memory.
EDIT - the centre based exams I am talkinjg about are Manual Book-keeping Level 2 & 3.
-- Edited by Peasie on Wednesday 17th of February 2010 01:07:47 PM
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I can't tell you much about Level III but very little of Level II relies on remembering stuff. It's almost entirely a skill-based practical exam.
I've cut and pasted everything from the ICB Level III syllabus that is not an action and, again, these are in the minority:
"Data Protection 1) Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the Data Protection Act
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Concepts Explain the meaning of the terms business entity, going concern and accruals concept
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Partnerships 1)Explain the legal aspects of a partnership formation
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Limited Companies 1) Explain the nature of limited liability and company account requirements 2) Understand the need for maintaining a fixed asset register where applicable
Cheers
Neil
-- Edited by Neil on Wednesday 17th of February 2010 01:28:09 PM
