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ProBowlUK


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Hi

Just completed the OU B190 course.
Will not know the results until mid-September, but am confident of a good pass.


I have been told by IAB that this will entitle me to Membership of the Association.
Is that really enough to practice as a Bookkeeper ? 

In the meantime, I would like to learn  Payroll,   Self Assessment,  Computerised Bookkeeping.     However,  it seems that IAB is re-writing their course criteria and the new course material should be available in August/September. 

Given that I could already be a "Member" of the Association,  does it matter where I get this additional training/certification ? 

My reason for asking is that I have a training budget  (a grant)  of just £500.  
Would love to do one of the level 3 (Diploma) courses,  but doubt there is enough money available. 

Any recommendations/suggestions ?

cheers   confuse

bobsharp@ntlworld.com



-- Edited by ProBowlUK on Wednesday 14th of July 2010 06:51:49 PM

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Bob Sharp
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Bob as a member of IAB you can get a practising certificate. Whether or not you will be confident enough to take on clients without any prior experience is a matter for you to decide.

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Hi 

Thanks.   I am hoping the JobCentre can arrange a Work Placement soon.

It's just the additional skills and "Advanced" bookkeeping that I feel I will need.


cheers smile

-- Edited by ProBowlUK on Thursday 15th of July 2010 02:09:35 AM

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Bob Sharp
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Personally I think the work placement would be better for you than the advanced book-keeping.

Good luck in getting one.

If you aren't successful in this try volunteering a good place to try is http://www.do-it.org.uk/

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