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The support we offer our Accredited Centres and tutors means we can help you deliver our qualifications with the peace of mind you and your students will have all of the information and industry updates you need.
We will provide you with a support package that gives the centre, your tutors and students everything you need to deliver IAB qualifications successfully.
Support for tutors includes; free text book, sample assessment materials, monthly e-newsletter, annual tutor workshop, e-bookkeeper magazine, access to dedicated area on IAB website
Support for centres includes; comprehensive centre handbook, monthly e-newsletter, e-bookkeeper magazine, unlock funding for under-19s through section 96 approval, access to dedicated area on IAB website
Support for students includes; free IAB student membership for the duration of the qualification, monthly e-newsletter, e-bookkeeper magazine, access to dedicated area on IAB website, full suite of textbooks available to purchase online.
University Of Greenwich Students Get “X-Factor” From IAB Partnership
When principal lecturer Mig Farinas-Almeida was searching for best practice in computerised accounting, he looked no further than the IAB. Mig has been running undergraduate programmes at the University of Greenwich for more than 10 years.
As part of the Sage and Microsoft programmes, he wanted to beef up the computerised accounting element. “We looked for best practice and started modelling on the IAB,’ he says. “I told them I would love to give our students the opportunity to study for the IAB Level 2 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping.” That initial conversation some 10 years ago began a fruitful partnership that continues to this day.
Students have done so well in recent years that the university was presented with a coveted IAB Gold Centre award in the House of Commons in 2016.
The IAB programme is part of a core module in the university’s BA degree courses in Accounting and Finance, and Accounting and Financial Systems.
Between them, some 150 second-year students have the opportunity to sit the exam annually, with more than 500 having taken it since Mig introduced it in 2007.
Mig concedes that the exam is a small part of the degree course but an “essential building block.”
“Bookkeeping knowledge is vital in the work of an accountant. It does all debtor and creditor control, all the vital elements of business management. Everything accountants do is under-pinned by double entry bookkeeping. If you don’t understand bookkeeping, you will be lost. “
Mig estimates that students taking the IAB programme perform better by around 12 percentage points in their overall Computerised Accounting module examinations.
He is convinced it also gives them the “X-Factor,” with those sitting it showing “a little more drive and commitment to perform better and gain a certificate.”
From a career perspective, Mig believes the IAB Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping offers “a high level of recognition from employers.”
An annual satisfaction survey has consistently found that students enjoyed the second year and the opportunity to take a professional exam.
It’s perhaps no coincidence that a national student survey ranked Greenwich among the top 10 universities offering accounting degrees.
Mig has nothing but praise for the IAB. “Our partnership has gone smoothly from the beginning, giving our students an edge both at university and in their career.”
Further case studies
Please find below links to case studies from more of our accredited training providers. They explain why they chose to offer IAB qualifications and the support they receive from the IAB in delivering the courses.
Truro and Penwith College / Cornwall Adult Education
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Flexible qualifications
Our qualifications will work around your life and work commitments. Whether you prefer learning online, in college or through self study, IAB qualifications can cater for your needs.

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Developed for finance professionals by finance professionals our qualifications and CPD are regularly updated to ensure they meet the highest standards and are always industry relevant.

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IAB qualifications fully meet the requirements of Ofqual, QiW and CCEA, which means once qualified your professional competence will always be recognised.

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Through online and telephone access to IAB staff and dedicated areas on our website offering additional regulatory information and a suite of services and support.

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Our professional members are listed on our find a bookkeeper service and have access to continued professional development and seminars that support the growth of their businesses.

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IAB qualifications are all regulated and provide a clear, professional recognised career pathway and with the support of IAB membership behind you we provide you with all of the tools you need to achieve your ambitions.
Why choose IAB qualifications?
All IAB qualifications are Ofqual regulated
Recognised by CCEA and QiW
IAB qualifications provide a clear career pathway
Unlocks under 19 funding through Section 96
Support package for centres, tutors and students
Support package for Tutors delivering IAB qualifications
Free tutor text book
Sample assessment materials
Monthly e-newsletter
Annual Tutor Workshops
Quarterly E-bookkeeper magazine
Dedicated Website Portal
Support package for study centres delivering IAB qualifications
Monthly e-newsletter
Centre Handbook
Access to funding through Section 96 Approval
Dedicated Website Portal
Support package for IAB students
Free student membership for the duration of your course
Monthly e-newsletter
Quarterly E-bookkeeper magazine
Access to funding through Section 96 Approval
Dedicated Website Portal
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