Call us: +44 (0)1227 789 649 - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

ICB Level 2 Package A1, A2, A3

ICB Level 2 Package Certificate in Bookkeeping A1, A2, A3

Course Code:

A1 A2 A3

Level:

Start:

Anytime

Finish:

Anytime

Study From:

Anywhere

Tutor Support:

Unlimited Access

Learn About ICB Level 2 Package A1, A2, A3

ICB Level 2 – Entry Level Package – Certificate in Bookkeeping

Latest Syllabus. The Level 2 Package Certificate in Bookkeeping course is an entry level qualification to help you on your way to becoming a Professional Bookkeeper. The course content focuses on the ICB syllabus in order to prepare you for the ICB examinations. The package includes the following 3 (three) modules:

A1 and A2 (Manual Bookkeeping)
A3 (Computerised Bookkeeping)

As an entry level qualification, this Level 2 Certificate package will equip you to manage:

Your own or your business partners bookkeeping and accounts
Apply for jobs and begin your career in Bookkeeping and Accounts,
Take the first steps to become a fully qualified Bookkeeper
Provide Self-employed Bookkeeper services.

The computerised section of this package (A3), is based on Sage 50 Accounts, ideal for small business owners. However, the majority of accounts/bookkeeping jobs advertised require an applicant to be familiar with Sage 50 Professional software. (Not Sage 50 Essentials and NO monthly subscriptions)

Once you have completed your Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping you have the opportunity to upgrade your ICB membership status. In this event you can use the letters AICB after your name, plus have access to the professional support and resources available through the ICB (Institute of Certified Bookkeepers).

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course as it is specifically designed as an entry-level course. Basic numerical skills and a good understanding of the English language, however are essential.

Duration
Allow 80-100 hours average active study time. This course can be completed within a 6 month period or less, depending on the number of study hours you devote to the course.

Please Note: Software is not compatible with macs. We suggest using Apple Bootcamp to install Windows

ICB Level 2 Package Certificate in Bookkeeping A1 - ADL - Academy for Distance Learning

Lessons

COURSE CONTENT

ICB – A1 Basic double-entry bookkeeping to trial balance (manual)

What you will learn:

Underpinning Knowledge: The role of the Bookkeeper
Types of businesses
The concepts of Business Entity and Historic Cost
Setting up the Bank Account
The Analysed Cash Book
An Introduction to Double Entry Bookkeeping
The concept of Duality Correction of Errors
The Journal
The Cash Account
Two Column Cash Book
#Debit and Credit Cards
Payroll Transactions
Credit Transactions
An Introduction to Value Added Tax
Business Documents
Calculating VAT
Discounts
VAT and the Ledgers
Petty Cash
Practice activities with model answers
Practical assignments
ICB Mock Exam
Online ICB Exam (home or work)- CompleteICB A2 – Further double-entry bookkeeping

What you will learn:

Day Books
Control Accounts
Three Column Cash Book
Bad debts
Sale of an Asset
Bank Reconciliation
Paying the VAT bill
The Construction Industry
Withdrawal of funds by partners and directors
Foreign Transactions
Relevant Legislation
Practice activities with model answers
Online Knowledge tests
Practical assignments
ICB Mock Exam
Online ICB Exam (home or work)- Complete
A3 Computerised Data Entry to trial balance using a Sage accounts package
Setting Up a New Business
Getting Started
Rebuilding data & manual configuration
Company set-up wizard
Opening balances
Product Codes
Setting up New Customers/Suppliers
Adding New Customers
Invoices with Trade/Settlement Discounts
Settlement Discounts
Customer Invoicing Procedure
Supplier Invoices
Corrections
Customer Receipts & Supplier Payments
Customer Receipts
Payments on Account
Bad Debt Write Offs & Sale of Assets
Bad Debt Write Off
Bad Debt Recovered
Sale of Assets
Bank Reconciliation
Wages / Salaries & Voluntary Deductions
Wages & Salaries
Voluntary Deductions
Cash Account & Petty Cash Account
Cash Account
Petty Cash Account
Allocating Credit Notes
Health & Safety
The Use of Computers
Exam Preparation
ICB Mock Exam
Online ICB Exam (assignment) – CompleteICB A3 – Computerised Data Entry to trial balance using Sage accounts package
What you will learn:
Setting Up a New Business
Getting Started
Rebuilding data & manual configuration
Company set-up wizard
Opening balances
Product Codes
Setting up New Customers/Suppliers
Adding New Customers
Invoices with Trade/Settlement Discounts
Settlement Discounts
Customer Invoicing Procedure
Supplier Invoices
Corrections
Customer Receipts & Supplier Payments
Customer Receipts
Payments on Account
Bad Debt Write Offs & Sale of Assets
Bad Debt Write Off
Bad Debt Recovered
Sale of Assets
Bank Reconciliation
Wages / Salaries & Voluntary Deductions
Wages & Salaries
Voluntary Deductions
Cash Account & Petty Cash Account
Cash Account
Petty Cash Account
Allocating Credit Notes
Health & Safety
The Use of Computers
Exam Preparation
Mock Exam

Learning Goals

ADL’s Tutor/Admin Support System

ADL has developed an admin and tutor support system that is primarily focused on meeting student needs. We always respond to emails and phone calls in a very timely manner.

Our tutors apart from being professionally qualified, are appointed because they understand the importance of student support, friendly and well able to motivate. Every ADL Bookkeeping student is assigned their own personal tutor who will support you throughout your course and beyond. Your tutor is there to guide and facilitate your learning and provide as much or as little individual contact as you would like.

Tutor Feedback: When you submit your coursework the tutor will give you feedback – a very important component in the learning process – that helps you develop a better understanding of bookkeeping – you are not left alone to struggle with course content. This provides the necessary motivation that is essential to being a successful distance learning student.

If you need help, have questions or don’t understand any part of a lesson /assignment, we encourage you to contact your tutor as often as you like. It makes no difference what part of the globe you live in – your tutor is only an email, phone or skype call away.

“Dear Amanda
Last weekend was a time of surprises: There was a very nice envelope waiting for me on my return pm Saturday: it was your package full of all the information and course work for my course. Thank you so much,Amanda for your package: I was both very grateful and very impressed with what I received. I have started with the Students Manual. This I found it to be very compressive and informative. It is something that I will refer back to on many occasions. The other manual was the complete course work for the Basic Level in Bookkeeping: what a surprise and eye opener! I have had a quick look through and was really impressed with its content, layout and how in-depth the subject is dealt with. I can see how ADL achieve such high exam results. I am very grateful to you, Amanda, for the speed with which you dealt with my query; truly appreciated with the support received so far. From today I will be focusing on the coursework and hope to do it justice. I am really looking forward to it. Again, many, many thanks for your support.” John C, ICB Bookkeeping Level 1, UK

Practical (Set Tasks)

Examinations

ICB Exams usually focus on the following:

Paper A1 – Covers basic double-entry bookkeeping to trial balance

Exam taken at your home or place of work, assessment includes:
Underpinning knowledge
Knowledge of the different categories of business that exist
Terms in bookkeeping (assets, liabilities etc.)
Banking procedures
Understanding the different categories of VAT (standard, reduced, zero, exempt, outside the scope)
Calculation the value of the capital investment for a sole trader
Calculation of business documents including calculation of VAT
Showing an understanding of the effect of entering transactions into a bookkeeping system for sales, purchases,
overheads, capital items, returns, personal items etc.
The effect of making and receiving payments including bank, cash and petty cash transactions
Calculation of account balances Production and explanation of a trial balance

Paper A2 – Covers further double-entry bookkeeping to trial balance

Home or place of work-based, assessment includes:
Underpinning knowledge
Ethics Legislation relevant to the bookkeeper
Accounting concepts

Further double-entry including the following Topics from paper 1

The content of control accounts
Writing off a bad debt
Construction Industry Scheme
Posting non-sole trader entries (subscriptions, donations, drawings of partners, directors’ loan accounts etc.)
Entry of payroll journals
Calculation of the value of a suspense account in a system that does not balance
Reconciliation of debtors, creditors and bank balances
Correction of errors that do not affect the trial balance
Production and explanation of a trial balance

Paper A3 – Covers data entry to trial balance using a computerized accounts package Home or place of work-based test to include the use of a computerised accounting package:

Opening of entries
Entry of cash and credit transactions
Reconciliations Production of a trial balance
Production of reports for debtors, creditors, bank, VAT and the audit trailPlease Note: It is important to take the three assessments in the order as listed above. You will need to pass all three assessments to gain the full qualification.GRADING
ICB qualifications are graded as below:
Distinction 95 -100%
Merit 90 – 94%
Pass 85 – 89%
Fail 0 – 84%

Once all 3 exams have been passed, your ICB Level 2 Certificate will be issued and you will be awarded a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction with Honours, based on your combination of marks as follows:

Distinction with Honours 295 marks and above
Distinction 285 – 294 marks
Merit 270 – 284 marks
Pass 255 – 269 marksBOOKKEEPING PROGRESSION
After completing the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, you will be eligible to continue your career path in the ICB:
Level 3, thus upgrading to the awarded letters ‘MICB’
Level 3 ‘M4’ Year End Sole Traders (Incs Computerised Sage section)
Level 3 ‘M5’ Year End Partnerships
Level 3 ‘M6’ Year End Not for Profit Organisations Level 3
‘M7’ Limited Companies and Performance Indicator Ratios
Level 3 ‘M8’ External examination covering the entire Level 3 syllabus

More Information

COURSE CONTENT

ICB – A1 Basic double-entry bookkeeping to trial balance (manual)

What you will learn:

Underpinning Knowledge: The role of the Bookkeeper
Types of businesses
The concepts of Business Entity and Historic Cost
Setting up the Bank Account
The Analysed Cash Book
An Introduction to Double Entry Bookkeeping
The concept of Duality
Correction of Errors
The Journal
The Cash Account
Two Column Cash Book
Debit and Credit Cards
Payroll Transactions
Credit Transactions
An Introduction to Value Added Tax
Business Documents
Calculating VAT
Discounts
VAT and the Ledgers
Petty Cash
Practice activities with model answers
Practical assignments
ICB Mock Exam
Online ICB Exam (home or work)- Complete

ICB A2 – Further double-entry bookkeeping

What you will learn:

Day Books
Control Accounts
Three Column Cash Book
Bad debts
Sale of an Asset
Bank Reconciliation
Paying the VAT bill
The Construction Industry
Withdrawal of funds by partners and directors
Foreign Transactions
Relevant Legislation
Practice activities with model answers
Online Knowledge tests
Practical assignments
ICB Mock Exam
Online ICB Exam (home or work)- Complete
A3 Computerised Data Entry to trial balance using a Sage accounts package
Setting Up a New Business
Getting Started
Rebuilding data & manual configuration
Company set-up wizard
Opening balances
Product Codes
Setting up New Customers/Suppliers
Adding New Customers
Invoices with Trade/Settlement Discounts
Settlement Discounts
Customer Invoicing Procedure
Supplier Invoices
Corrections
Customer Receipts & Supplier Payments
Customer Receipts
Payments on Account
Bad Debt Write Offs & Sale of Assets
Bad Debt Write Off
Bad Debt Recovered
Sale of Assets
Bank Reconciliation
Wages / Salaries & Voluntary Deductions
Wages & Salaries
Voluntary Deductions
Cash Account & Petty Cash Account
Cash Account
Petty Cash Account
Allocating Credit Notes
Health & Safety
The Use of Computers
Exam Preparation
ICB Mock Exam

Online ICB Exam (assignment) – Complete

ICB A3 – Computerised Data Entry to trial balance using Sage accounts package

What you will learn

Setting Up a New Business
Getting Started
Rebuilding data & manual configuration
Company set-up wizard
Opening balances
Product Codes
Setting up New Customers/Suppliers
Adding New Customers
Invoices with Trade/Settlement Discounts
Settlement Discounts
Customer Invoicing Procedure
Supplier Invoices
Corrections
Customer Receipts & Supplier Payments
Customer Receipts
Payments on Account
Bad Debt Write Offs & Sale of Assets
Bad Debt Write Off
Bad Debt Recovered
Sale of Assets
Bank Reconciliation
Wages / Salaries & Voluntary Deductions
Wages & Salaries
Voluntary Deductions
Cash Account & Petty Cash Account
Cash Account
Petty Cash Account
Allocating Credit Notes
Health & Safety
The Use of Computers
Exam Preparation
Mock Exam

ICB EXAMINATIONS
How to prepare
In addition to lesson assignments, you will also have access to one ICB Mock exam. The mock exam follows the same layout as a typical ICB exam. You will have a good idea of what to expect on the final day.
Exam fees are set at the discretion of ICB. We do pay the exam fee up to the time you purchased the course. However, any additional increase in exam fees would be payable by the student.

‘A1’ and ‘A2’ are Online Examinations and should be completed wherever a student has uninterrupted access to a secure internet connection. Paper ‘A3’ is an Online Assignment. All 3 exams are completed within time restraints so it is important to set aside quiet time to complete successfully.

All exams (including MOCK exams) are found within the students MYICB basket of which they access through the ICB website with their unique access details.
Students are required to contact ADL support to have us book your ICB Exam. These fees are included in our tutition fee.

ICB Exams usually focus on the following:

Paper A1 – Covers basic double-entry bookkeeping to trial balance

Exam taken at your home or place of work, assessment includes:
Underpinning knowledge
Knowledge of the different categories of business that exist
Terms in bookkeeping (assets, liabilities etc.)
Banking procedures
Understanding the different categories of VAT (standard, reduced, zero, exempt, outside the scope)
Calculation the value of the capital investment for a sole trader
Calculation of business documents including calculation of VAT
Showing an understanding of the effect of entering transactions into a bookkeeping system for sales, purchases, overheads, capital items, returns, personal items etc.
The effect of making and receiving payments including bank, cash and petty cash transactions
Calculation of account balances
Production and explanation of a trial balance

Paper A2 – Covers further double entry bookkeeping to trial balance

Home or place of work based, assessment includes:
Underpinning knowledge
Ethics
Legislation relevant to the bookkeeper
Accounting concepts
Further double entry including the following
Topics from paper 1
The content of control accounts
Writing off a bad debt
Construction Industry Scheme
Posting non-sole trader entries (subscriptions, donations, drawings of partners, directors’ loan accounts etc.)
Entry of payroll journals
Calculation of the value of a suspense account in a system that does not balance
Reconciliation of debtors, creditors and bank balances
Correction of errors that do not affect the trial balance
Production and explanation of a trial balance

Paper A3 – Covers data entry to trial balance using a computerized accounts package

Home or place of work based test to include the use of a computerised accounting package to include:
Opening of entries
Entry of cash and credit transactions
Reconciliations
Production of a trial balance
Production of reports for debtors, creditors, bank, VAT and the audit trail

Please Note: It is important to take the three assessments in the order as listed above. You will need to pass all three assessments to gain the full qualification.

GRADING

ICB qualifications are graded as below:

Distinction 95 -100%
Merit 90 – 94%
Pass 85 – 89%
Fail 0 – 84%

Distinction with Honours 295 marks and above
Distinction 285 – 294 marks
Merit 270 – 284 marks
Pass 255 – 269 marks

BOOKKEEPING PROGRESSION

After completing the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, you will be eligible to continue your career path in the ICB with Level 3, thus upgrading to the awarded letters ‘MICB’

Level 3 ‘M4’ Year End Sole Traders (Incs Computerised Sage section)
Level 3 ‘M5’ Year End Partnerships
Level 3 ‘M6’ Year End Not for Profit Organisations
Level 3 ‘M7’ Limited Companies and Performance Indicator Ratios
Level 3 ‘M8’ External examination covering the entire Level 3 syllabus

Assessment

Assessment is based on a combination of completing all assignments and sitting for a final short one and a half hour exam, in your own location.

If you don’t cope well with exams then you may elect to undertake a project instead. This is a popular option.

In addition, most modules have a Set Task at the end of each lesson placed before the assignment. This is an opportunity to undertake practical work to help you acquire knowledge and skills and practical experience. This ADL feature is an added bonus not found at most online schools. Set Tasks are not required for assessment.

Some courses also have optional Self-Tests which are available on our online learning platform. These are not available by correspondence or by USB, and do not form part of your overall grade.

How our courses work

Choose Your Learning Method
You choose how you would like to receive your course material, i.e., Online, USB or Correspondence. The choice is yours. You may also work on online or offline.
Tutor Allocation
Every student is assigned their own dedicated tutor who is an expert in their subject area. They provide as much or as little individual contact as you require. You can contact your tutor whenever you need – your hours are not limited.
Feedback and Assignments
Tutor Feedback is an essential component in helping you understand the subject matter. Tutor feedback is given in the form of notes written on the assignment. We encourage you to contact your Tutor where help with clarification and understanding of course material may be required.

Your assignments are located at the end of each lesson. You submit them for marking whenever you are ready. There is no time limit.
Set Tasks and Self-Tests
Most modules have a Set Task at the end of each lesson before for the assignment. This is where you get the opportunity to undertake practical work to help you acquire knowledge, skills and practical experience. Many modules also have short Self-Tests.
Exams
Once all assignments have been completed you may then elect to sit for a one and half hour exam in your own location. If you prefer not to take the exam you do have the option to undertake a project instead.
Once the exam or project part of the course is completed, your Certificate is then processed. Please allow approximately 4 weeks for this.
Design Your Own Qualification
ADL offers students the flexibility to self-design their own qualification – bundling together a combination of 100-hour modules into a qualification higher than a certificate.

Career Options

What's Included

12 Months ICB Student registration fee
3 x Printed Workbooks (A1, A2 & A3) containing Lessons, Examples, Activities and Assessments
Printed Answers Workbook
Free Postage & Packaging within the UK (overseas will accrue an extra fee)
ICB Exams and Booking Fees (A1,A2 & A3)
1 ICB Mock Exam per course (A1, A2 & A3)
Online classroom access to Resources, Templates and Examples
Advice and Support from Qualified Tutors by phone or email
Marked assignments where required
Sage 50 Accounts Professional software for the duration of your studies
ICBenefits Free access to ICB’s award-winning membership benefits scheme.

Career Opportunities

FAQ - RHS Theory Qualifications

GENERAL

If you require further details about any of the RHS industry recognised qualifications please, call one of our friendly RHS Course Advisors on +44 (0)1227 789 649 or email: info@adlhomestudy.co.uk

Q: When can I Enrol/Start My RHS Course With ADL?
A: Anytime, Anywhere. There are no enrolment deadlines.

Q: I live Overseas. Can I Study From Overseas?
A: You can study any of the RHS theory qualifications overseas. All courses are offered in English. You will need to email RHS Qualifications direct to arrange sitting for your examination overseas.

Q: Is There a Time Limit for Completing an RHS Qualification?
A: At present there are no time limits. However, RHS is contemplating in the future, the introduction of course time-lines.

Q: Are There Any Entry Requirements (Pre-Requisites)?
A: The RHS Theory courses do not require prerequisites, previous experience or any knowledge of horticulture. You just need passion for all things horticulture.

Q: What Course Should I Start With First? I Am New To RHS Qualifications.
A: We highly recommend that you start with Level 2 – Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment and Maintenance.

Q: What Does ADL Course Material Include?
A: Includes Power Point Presentations, Videos and written course lessons.

RHS EXAMS

Q: When Do Exams Take Place?
A: Exams are held on fixed dates in February and June of each year. You should register as a candidate at least 3 months before these dates, so please do not leave exam registration to the last minute

Q: Where Do I Take My Exams?
A: UK: You take the exams at the RHS Wisley Centre, located between Cobham and Ripley in Surrey or at other authorised RHS centres around the UK.
Overseas: please email RHS qualifications direct for centre information.

Q: Exam Pass Marks?
A: Module – pass 50%. Commendation 70%.

Qualification: 50% pass for all modules.
Commendation awarded for all modules.
Each question carries a value of 10 marks.

Q: I’m Not Happy With My Exam Results?
A: You have the opportunity to re-sit your exam at the next opportunity.

There are no restrictions on the number of re-sits you can take. The highest mark you achieve will remain.,

Call us: +44 (0)1227 789 649 - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

ICB Level 2 Package A1, A2, A3

ICB Level 2 Package Certificate in Bookkeeping A1, A2, A3

Enrolling Made Simple

From £595

Learn About ICB Level 2 Package A1, A2, A3

Course Information

Other Categories

Lessons

Learning Goals

Practical (Set Tasks)

Examinations

More Information

Assessment

How our courses work

Career Options

What's Included

Career Opportunities

FAQ - RHS Theory Qualifications

GENERAL

RHS EXAMS

Academic

General Information

The Academy

Financials

Find us

Call us: +44 (0)1227 789 649 - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

ICB Level 2 Package A1, A2, A3

ICB Level 2 Package Certificate in Bookkeeping A1, A2, A3

Enrolling Made Simple

From £595

NEED HELP?

Learn About ICB Level 2 Package A1, A2, A3

Course Information

Other Categories

Lessons

Learning Goals

Practical (Set Tasks)

Examinations

More Information

Assessment

How our courses work

Career Options

What's Included

Career Opportunities

FAQ - RHS Theory Qualifications

GENERAL

RHS EXAMS

Academic

General Information

The Academy

Financials

Find us