Certificate in Book-keeping
(Qual. Accreditation No. 500/2993/9)
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Course Overview
The overall aim of this qualification is to accredit candidates’ knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles concerned in the use of a manual accounting system.
Within the qualification, candidates have the opportunity to gain knowledge of manual book-keeping routines concerning the documentation and processes related to making and receiving payments, entry of transactions into the double-entry book-keeping system and preparation of a Trial Balance. They will gain a further insight into both cash and credit business transactions, VAT calculations and other manual routines.
The qualification requires candidates to understand those transactions, which are necessary for the day-to-day function of a double-entry accounting system and for processing of documents and transactions using that system. Accuracy, integrity and security of data should always be uppermost in the candidates mind.
Candidates may use this qualification as the basis of further study of manual systems and use it as underpinning knowledge for the study of the IAB Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Book-keeping and also progress to the IAB Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and Advanced Book-keeping.
To be awarded the full qualification, candidates are required to successfully demonstrate their competence by means of an external examination. It will also provide progression to the NVQs in Accounting at Levels 2, 3 and 4. Candidates will receive acknowledgement of successful completion of the qualification.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
As the examination tests the application of knowledge and understanding and not the recall of facts and figures, candidates will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the subject area and to apply this knowledge in the examination.
Information regarding equivalent qualifications can be found via the IAB web-site (www.iab.org.uk) or by contacting the IAB directly.
It is recommended that before commencing a course leading to the IAB Level 2 Certificate in Book-keeping the prospective student will already have basic skills in numeracy and literacy and some understanding of basic book-keeping practices and terminology as covered in the IAB Level 1 Certificate in Book-keeping or having some practical knowledge and skills at this level.
PROGRESSION
The qualification has been designed to provide the essential knowledge, understanding and skills required to complement and enable candidates to progress to other related qualifications at Level 3 of the National Qualifications Framework.
The qualification will provide a basis for progression to the study of the IAB Level 2
Certificate in Computerised Book-keeping and the IAB Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and
Advanced Book-keeping. It will also provide progression to the NVQ in Accounting at Level 3 with
a small number of aspects of Unit 7 of the National Occupational Standards also being covered.
It will also provide progression to GCSE level in Accounting and related units in the General Vocational Certificate of Education (GVCE) qualifications.
CERTIFICATION
All candidates who achieve a Pass grade will receive a Certificate for the successful completion of IAB Level 2 Certificate in Book-keeping.
Support
As an AAS Training student you will have your very own personal tutor helping you with
your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our
Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need –
so we really are with you 100%.
What's more you'll have access to the AAS Training online Student Community where you
can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your
account.
Assessment
Candidates may sit the Examination of this Unit on either the specific dates set and published by the IAB or on dates set by Centres on an ‘On-demand’ basis. Centres are advised to consult the IAB Centre Handbook on the IAB website (www.iab.org.uk) or contact the IAB for details of how to arrange an 'On-demand' examination. All necessary security of data and information will be undertaken.
Please note, that exam fees are separate to course fees and are payable directly to the IAB upon signing up for the actual exam. Exams are held in January and June, please click here for more information on exam fees, timetables and registration deadlines.
When the time for exams come you would need to contact the IAB directly on 0844 330 3527, explain that you are a distance learning student with AAS Training and they will appoint you to the nearest exam centre to your location.
What our Students Say
"The Book-keeping course is everything I wanted. I've worked as a book-keeper
for a while, but I wanted to take the AAS Training course to prove to myself I could do
it. I've been very satisfied with the service I've received – in particular, my
tutor has been very helpful in giving me feedback and advice. I would recommend
AAS Training." Timoty Anderson, AAS Training Graduate.
Your Future Prospects
The survival of all commercial ventures, charitable and public sector
agencies depends on tight financial controls. Therefore, there will always be
demand for individuals with the skills base to ensure these controls are in
place.
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