IAB Level 1 Award In Computerised Accounting For Business

The IAB Level 1 Award In Computerised Accounting For Business course is accredited by IAB in partnership with Sage UK and is a very sought after qualification for those seeking employment opportunities in bookkeeping.

Benefits

1. Copy of Sage software

Students receive a full copy of the latest version of Sage 50 Accounts Professional from IAB/Sage UK which will be time limited for them to use for the duration of their course.  This means the learner can work at home and ensures they are up to date with the latest software developments.

2. Workbook

The learner will also receive a Sage/IAB workbook that covers the full course.  The workbook includes not only the practical work using Sage software, but also the underpinning bookkeeping knowledge to cover the learning required for coverage of the knowledge units.

You will learn how to use SAGE to record customer and supplier invoices, process monies received and paid, correct any transaction errors, reconcile bank accounts and produce routine reports. There are two mandatory units which must be completed to achieve the IAB Level 1 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping, these are: Record routine bookkeeping transactions using a computerised system and Prepare and record sales and purchase documents using a computerised system.

Who Is The IAB Level 1 Award In Computerised Accounting For Business course For

The IAB Level 1 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping is aimed at individuals who wish to begin their studies of computerised bookkeeping and gain an entry level qualification at Level 1 of the National Framework from a point of no previous knowledge. It could also be used by those candidates who have some practical knowledge and skills and wish to gain an accredited qualification in the subject.

What will I study?

To achieve this qualification, only the mandatory units consisting of 6 credits must be achieved. The accreditation number, level and credit value of each unit is as follows:

Mandatory units

• Introduction to bookkeeping
• Working within Bookkeeping
• Banking procedures
• Computerised Accounting Software

IAB Level 1 Award In Computerised Accounting For Business Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for the IAB Level 1 Award In Computerised Accounting For Business course. However it is recommended that prospective candidates will already have basic skills in both numeracy and literacy prior to embarking on a course of study for this qualification.