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Why ICB:
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) was established to provide a series of professional qualifications which reflect the needs of businesses and the aspirations of people seeking to enter the profession. It exists to represent bookkeepers at all levels to promote the professionalism of bookkeepers to businesses, government and the general public.

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers is the largest bookkeeping institute in the world. It promotes and maintains the standards of bookkeeping as a profession, through the establishment of a series of relevant qualifications and the award of grades of membership that recognise academic attainment, working experience and competence.

The Institute’s objectives are:

to promote bookkeeping as a profession
to enable bookkeeping to gain recognition as an integral part of the financial profession
to promote training in the principles of bookkeeping
to develop personal study skills and improve confidence of those persons who undertake a course in bookkeeping
to enable the achievement of a qualification, which may be used to enhance prospects for progression into higher levels of study
to improve the career prospects of its members

Consultation with commerce and industry has confirmed and amplified the Institute’s assessment of the need for qualified bookkeepers. Employers both large and small are fully supportive of the objectives of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers.

Gaining membership of the ICB has many benefits and is the perfect way for you start your book-keeping career. Through your membership you will receive advice and guidance on how to start your own business, and also continued support when your business is up and running.

Why Ideal Schools:
Using our 30 years experience in offering bookkeeping & accounting training via home study we have developed a series of courses specifically written with home study in mind, each one fully accredited by ICB. Our courses will fully prepare you for each ICB exam, ultimately leading to higher levels of Membership with ICB:

Affiliate Member
Level I Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping, Diploma in Payroll Management, or Diploma in Small Business Financial Control.
The payroll and small business courses are also ideal for continued professional development (CPD) and teach valuable skills to anyone looking to pursue a career as a bookkeeper.

Associate Member (AICB) – Course Number ICB700 or ICB750
Level II certificate in Manual Bookkeeping & Level II Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping

This is the minimum level of Membership required to enable you to practise as a bookkeeper, mainly for sole-trader companies It is necessary to complete both manual & computerised qualifications.

Full Member (MICB) – Course Number ICB800 or ICB850
Level III Diploma in Manual Bookkeeping & Level III Diploma in Computerised Bookkeeping
This level of qualification allows you to prepare accounts for any type of organisation, including, Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, Clubs & Societies. It is a requirement to have both manual & computerised qualifications to attain this level of Membership

We are very proud of our student successes and work tirelessly to maintain the high standards we set year-on-year. We strongly believe that the mix of our comprehensive study texts, extensive Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA’s) and our telephone and email tutor support services, provide the perfect base to help you pass each exam.

At the bottom of this page you’ll see the individual course options, including details of the course packages. If you need any advice on the best option please call or email us, or activate the chat at the top of this page (if it’s online).

Computerised Bookkeeping & Payroll Course software:
We are able to offer you extensive Sage training using FULLY LIcensed versions of Sage's most popular software packages:

Sage Instant Accounts - suitable for business keeping their own accounting records; this software package offers a single company license. The course options including this software offers an affordable introduction to using Sage. The skills you will learn are easily transferrable throughout the entire Sage Accounting software range.
Sage 50 Accounts - Having the facility to add "multi-company" licenses, this is ideal for those who are planning to offer their own bookkeeping services. Although slightly more expensive, you will receive a fully licensed copy of this software to use professionally on completion of your study.
Sage 50 Payroll - Having the facility to add "multi-company" licenses, this is ideal for those who are also planning to offer payroll services their clients. You will receive a fully licensed copy of this software to use professionally on completion of your study.

Examinations for the computerised bookkeeping qualifications are downloaded to be completed on the software you have trained on. Final reports are then uploaded to your ICB Membership page to then be assessed by ICB.

The Payroll course is currently posted and then returned to ICB in the same way.

ICB Level 1 Certificate in Basic Bookkeeping ICB100

The ideal starting point for anyone wish to start their ICB studies and not wanting to commit to too much at the outset. Course packages are available that include this Level where significant savings can be made. Past Papers and Online Practice Papers are included.

Full Price £219.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £78.00 followed by 3 monthly payments of £47.00

ICB Level II Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping ICB200

Minimum knowledge of Level I is required for progression onto this course of study. Topics include accounting adjustments, VAT, Final Account preparation, and more.

Full Price £239.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £83.00 followed by 3 monthly payments of £52.00

ICB Level III Diploma in Manual Bookkeeping ICB300

Part of the requirement for Full Membership with ICB and requires a minimum Level II manual bookkeeping knowledge. FREE Level III Computerised training with this course option.

Full Price £259.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £88.00 followed by 3 monthly payments of £57.00

Diploma in Payroll Management (Sage 50 Payroll) PY010

Extensive coverage of manual & computerised payroll principles, ensuring full preparation for the ICB exam and your ability offer a complete payroll service. Fully licensed Sage Payroll 50 software is supplied (Real Time Information (RTI) compliant)

Full Price £499.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £99.00 followed by 5 monthly payments of £80.00

Diploma in Self Assessment AS100

An ideal course for those who are already proficient in bookkeeping and are looking to improve their skill set and aiming to provide an additional service to current or prospective clients.

Full Price £229.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £89.00 followed by 2 monthly payments of £70.00

Diploma Small Business Financial Control FC100

This qualification is designed for, and ideal for, those embarking on self-employment or taking responsibility for the financial management of a small business.

Full Price £399.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £99.00 followed by 5 monthly payments of £60.00

ICB Level I and Level II ICB400

Combing the ICB100 & ICB200 course modules with savings of £59 available.

Full Price £399.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £99.00 followed by 5 monthly payments of £60.00

ICB Levels I, II & III ICB500

Combining the three manual Levels in one package where savings of £118 can be made.

Full Price £599.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £95.00 followed by 8 monthly payments of £63.00

Level II & III Computerised Bookkeeping (Sage Instant Accounts) ICB600

Fully preparing you for Level II and III computerised exams. An equivalent manual bookkeeping knowledge is required to ensure preparation for each exam. Full licensed software is supplied for continued use upon completion of your study.

Full Price £399.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £99.00 followed by 5 monthly payments of £60.00

Level II & III Computerised Bookkeeping (Sage 50 Accounts) ICB650

Full Price £649.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £299.00 followed by 4 monthly payments of £87.50

AICB - Level I & II plus Level II Computerised Bookkeeping (Sage Instant Accounts) ICB700

Save £158
A study package preparing students for all exams required for Associate Membership with ICB. With savings of £158 this is ideal for those wishing to embark on a bookkeeping career. Fully licensed software is provided as part of the computerised section of study.

Full Price £699.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £99.00 followed by 10 monthly payments of £60.00

AICB - Level I & II plus Level II Computerised Bookkeeping (Sage 50 Accounts) ICB750

Full Price £949.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £299.00 followed by 10 monthly payments of £65.00

MICB - Level I, II & III plus Level II & III Computerised Bookkeeping (Sage Instant Accounts) ICB800

Save £217
A comprehensive study package preparing students for all exams required for Full Membership with ICB. With savings of £217 this is ideal for those wishing to embark on a bookkeeping career, offering your services to all types of businesses. Fully licensed software is provided as part of the computerised section of study.

Full Price £899.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £99.00 followed by 10 monthly payments of £80.00

MICB -Level I, II & III plus Level II & III Computerised Bookkeeping (Sage 50 Accounts) ICB850

Full Price £1,149.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £299.00 followed by 10 monthly payments of £85.00

ICB Career Path (Sage Instant Accounts & Sage 50 Payroll) ICB900

Save £545
A Full Membership package with Payroll & Self Assessment qualifications also included. This would enable you to offer a comprehensive package to prospective clients and maximise your business opportunities. With savings of £545 and fully licensed software, this offers excellent value. FREE Level IV courses included if you register for this option in May 2013.

Full Price £1,299.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £159.00 followed by 15 monthly payments of £76.00

ICB Career Path (Sage 50 Accounts & Sage 50 Payroll) ICB950

Save £545
Another Full Membership package with Payroll & Self Assessment qualifications also included. This would enable you to offer a comprehensive package to prospective clients and maximise your business opportunities. With savings of £545 and fully licensed software, this offers excellent value. FREE Level IV courses included if you register for this option in May 2013.

Full Price £1,549.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £349.00 followed by 15 monthly payments of £80.00

ICB Level IV - Module 1 - Management Accounting ICB1000

NEW
This course offers full tuition and support for the first module of the ICB Level IV qualification.

Full Price £159.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £79.00 followed by 2 monthly payments of £40.00

ICB Level IV - Module 2 - Drafting Financial Statements ICB1010

NEW
This course offers full tuition and support for the second module of the ICB Level IV qualification.

Full Price £159.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £79.00 followed by 2 monthly payments of £40.00

Recording Financial Transaction FA1 FIA1

This module will introduce the basic accounting systems and documentation that will be encountered in the workplace.

Full Price £79.00

Management Information MA1 FIA2

Full Price £79.00

Introductory Certificate (includes FA1 and MA1) FIA10

Combining both Introductory papers where savings can be made by committing to both under a single registration.

Full Price £149.00

Maintaining Financial Records FA2 FIA3

Full Price £89.00

Managing Costs and Finances MA2 FIA4

Full Price £89.00

Intermediate Certificate (includes FA2 and MA2) FIA11

Combining both Intermediate papers where savings can be made by committing to both under a single registration.

Full Price £169.00

Financial Accounting FFA FIA5

Full Price £99.00

Management Accounting FMA FIA6

Full Price £99.00

Accountant in Business FAB FIA7

Full Price £99.00

Diploma in Accounting and Business (includes FFA, FMA and FAB) FIA12

A course combination including the three advanced Diploma papers of the FIA qualification. Savings are made by combining these three papers under within a single registrations.

Full Price £279.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £99.00 followed by 3 monthly payments of £60.00

FIA Introductory, Intermediate & Diploma FIA13

A course package covering the required three levels and seven papers of the FIA qualification. Savings are made by registering for all papers under one course registration.

Full Price £595.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £145.00 followed by 5 monthly payments of £90.00

Sage Certification (Instant) - SC100 SC100

Full Price £399.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £199.00 followed by 4 monthly payments of £50.00

IAB Levels 1 & 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping IAB100

Understand and apply basic accounting concepts; Make Value Added Tax (VAT) calculations; Recognise and use Source Documents; Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of payment methods; Use a sub-divided Book-Keeping System; Account for Payroll; Prepare checking devices, identify and eliminate Book-Keeping Errors; Prepare a Trial Balance.

Full Price £399.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £99.00 followed by 5 monthly payments of £60.00

IAB Level 3 Dip Accounting & Advanced Bookkeeping IAB200

Full Price £259.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £88.00 followed by 3 monthly payments of £57.00

IAB Level 4 Dip in Accounting to Inter. Standards IAB300

Full Price £279.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £79.00 followed by 4 monthly payments of £50.00

IAB Levels 1, 2 & 3 IAB400

Full Price £559.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £95.00 followed by 8 monthly payments of £63.00

IAB Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4 IAB500

Full Price £679.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £99.00 followed by 10 monthly payments of £58.00

IAB Sage Computerised Bookkeeping IAB700

Full Price £459.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £99.00 followed by 6 monthly payments of £60.00

IAB Levels 1-4 + Sage Computerised Bookkeeping IAB600

Full Price £979.00 or 0% APR option - Deposit of £99.00 followed by 10 monthly payments of £88.00