Overview
Learners who complete the qualification successfully will have basic knowledge and understanding that will provide an understanding of the importance of maintaining accuracy, security and data integrity in performing bookkeeping tasks using accounting software and give them an understanding of the capabilities of the software and how it can enable better financial management and control of a business.
The qualification is made up of:
1- Online Knowledge Test
2 – Online Assignments
Key information:
34 GLH (Guided Learning Hours)
78 Hours TQT (Total Qualification Time)
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Learners who complete the qualification successfully will have basic knowledge and understanding that will provide an understanding of the importance of maintaining accuracy, security and data integrity in performing bookkeeping tasks using accounting software and give them an understanding of the capabilities of the software and how it can enable better financial management and control of a business.
Successful completion of the qualification will give learners the skills required to carry out a range of basic day-to-day computerised accounting routines and activities using Sage software, including the setting up of the system, the entry of business transactions, and other routine basic bookkeeping tasks and introduce them to financial record keeping using a commercial Sage computerised accounting package.
On completing the qualification, learners will have progressed to gaining a Sage competence certificate at this level as well as enabling progression into self-employment or employment by preparing them for various job roles which may include, but not limited to, junior bookkeeper, accounts clerk, finance assistant, data entry clerk, invoicing clerk, sales ledger clerk, accounts trainee.
Key information:
Guided Learning Hours – 34
Total Qualification Time – 78
Who is this qualification for?
The Level 1 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping qualification has been designed to appeal to learners:
- Learners starting their studies in the subject of bookkeeping from a point of no previous knowledge or experience.
- In employment and with some limited basic accounting knowledge and skills who want to formalise their competence by gaining a recognised accredited qualification in computerised accounting
- Returning to study and/or work after a study or career break.
- Considering a change in career
- Considering a career as a self-employed practitioner
- and owners of small businesses wanting an introduction to bookkeeping and accounting so that they can personally keep computerised records for their business and make full use of the functions that a computerised accounting package offers.
What you’ll study
The Level 1 Award in Computerised Accounting for Business qualification comprises three mandatory units:
- Introduction to computerised accounting – D/508/5836
- Financial services and payment methods – A/508/5861
- • Set-up a computerised accounting system and process data – Y/508/5849 (See Section 11 ‘Unit specifications’ for further details.)
On registration with the IAB and the payment of their course fees, learners are given access to a version of Sage 50 Accounts Professional, which is time limited for them to use during their course of study. Supplementary study materials are also provided.
How much will it cost?
Learners studying or wanting to study through a training provider (classroom-based or distance learning) should contact potential training providers to get an idea of the total cost for the qualification. The majority of the training providers will include the IAB registration fees into their fees.
This fee covers the following:
- Registration onto the qualification
- All relevant assessment fees (excluding re-sits)
- Certification upon successful completion of all assessments
How is it assessed?
This qualification consists of two knowledge tests and one assignment. The knowledge tests and assignments are delivered online. Pilot assessments are provided for the purposes of practice and revision. Pilot assessments are not timed and can be undertaken as many times as the learner chooses. Once the pilot assessment is passed, the learner can attempt the live assessment. Live assessments are timed.
Student membership
In line with all awarding bodies, all learners must hold a valid membership with the IAB to study one of our qualifications.
Next steps after passing
Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners will be able to progress to the IAB Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Accounting for Business.
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