First post I have put on here, I wish I had found this forum sooner, before I started my home study course ICB Level 1, as it seems I am taking the wrong route, seems AAT would have been the way to go.
I have previously worked in an accounts department (reconciling brokers accounts) and I am currently a stay at home mum, I am doing this course because I would like to start work part time , and eventually maybe work from home, but would like to gain experience first with an employer.
I am about to take my pre mock exam for the level 1 ICB and then the exam, should I then switch to the AAT, have I wasted my money in taking the ICB. I must say I have been enjoying the course, but I bought a book called accounting skills by Margaret Nicholson, which I found to be very good, better than my course in fact, but confused me somewhat, as some things in the book are slightly different to what is in my ICB course book. .....sorry for another post saying 'what course should I take' but I would appreciate any advice.
I have got the same book and is really good, I bought mine years ago when I did OCR (now been replaced I believe. I would personally if you can afford it take the AAT route.
This is a recognised qualification by all accountants at the end of the day. I wouldn't say you have wasted your money, try Premier Training regarding the AAT and explain what you've done and your experience they may suggest skiping the foundation level and going to Intermediate maybe? Premier Training is a home learning training company.
in taking the ICB. I must say I have been enjoying the course, but I bought a book called accounting skills by Margaret Nicholson, which I found to be very good, better than my course in fact, but confused me somewhat, as some things in the book are slightly different to what is in my ICB course book. .....sorry for another post saying 'what course should I take' but I would appreciate any advice. 
