IAB Level 3 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping

This is a self study course which means you can study at home, workplace or wherever you choose at times that are convenient for you. You do not have any classes to attend.

IAB Level 3 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping (QCF) is roughly equivalent to Level 6 in Scotland (SCQF). It is accredited by the International Association of Book Keepers (IAB).

The IAB Level 3 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping aims to:

1. Act as enhanced understanding of financial record keeping and accounting using commercially available accounting software within a double-entry accounting system.
2. Give candidates the necessary skills to assess their own competence in carrying out a range of day-to-day computerised accounting routines and activities using commercially available accounting software. The activities will include entry of complex business transactions, and routine bookkeeping tasks including the posting to ledgers and the preparation and use of journals, period end adjustments, preparation of period end financial statements and amendments to charts of accounts.
3. To assess their understanding of the importance of maintaining accuracy, security and data integrity in performing any bookkeeping tasks using commercially available accounting software as their computerised accounting system (Please Note: You will need access to Sage Line 50 for this course. A student copy of this Software can be purchased through the college for £30).
4. Enable candidates to progress in their learning to further develop their knowledge, understanding and skills of dealing with financial transactions and preparation of period end financial statements by:

• Completing the units necessary to receive the Level 3 Certificate in Applied Bookkeeping and Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping (competence)
• Undertaking further studies of associated accounting routines at Level 3
• Undertaking further studies of accounting at Level 4

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Assessment for the Level 3 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping (QCF) consists of one final examination covering Managing a computerised accounts system to provide management information.

IAB level 3 examinations will be offered as standard sittings in June only

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no formal entry requirements for the IAB Level 3 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping (QCF). However it is recommended that before commencing a course leading to this qualification, the prospective learner will already have skills in numeracy, information technology and literacy and some understanding of book-keeping up to Trial balance. The successful completion of the IAB Level 2 Award in Computerised Book-keeping (QCF) or the IAB Level 3 Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping (QCF) would be ideal qualifications to allow progression to the Level 3 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping (QCF).

If you require further information please refer to the IAB web-site www.iab.org.uk.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

If you have any individual study needs please contact our Learning Development Centre at 01224 612164