Overview
Suitable for learners wanting an introduction to the process of keeping double entry records, preparing reconciliations and a trial balance.
The qualification is made up of:
1- Online Knowledge Test
2 – Practical Assessment
Key information:
35 GLH (Guided Learning Hours)
60 Hours TQT (Total Qualification Time)
Overview
Suitable for learners wanting an introduction to the process of keeping double entry records, preparing reconciliations and a trial balance
The qualification is made up of:
1 – Online Knowledge Test
1 – Practical Assessment
Key information:
35 GLH (Guided Learning Hours)
60 hours TQT (Total Qualification Time)
Who is this qualification for?
The Level 1 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping qualification is specifically aimed at learners who wish to begin their studies of computerised accounting and gain entry to a Level 1 qualification within the regulated qualification framework.
The qualification has been designed to appeal to individuals within the following groups:
- Learners starting their studies in the subject of bookkeeping from a point of no previous knowledge or experience.
- Learners employed at a junior level with some limited basic bookkeeping knowledge and skills, who want to formalise their competence by gaining a recognised accredited qualification in bookkeeping.
- Learners returning to study and/or work after a study or career break.
- Learners considering a change in career.
- Learners considering a career as a self-employed practitioner.
- Owners of a small business wanting an introduction to the function of bookkeeping with a view of keeping financial records for their business.
What you’ll study
This qualification is made up of the following units:
Introduction to computerised accounting – D/508/5836
- Understand the basics of computerised accounting
- Understand accounting terms
- Recognise source documents
- Understand the basics of the VAT system
Set up a computerised accounting system and process data – Y/508/5849
- Set up a computerised accounting system
- Process credit based transactions
- Process cash sales and sundry income
- Process receipts from credit customers
- Process payments to credit suppliers
- Process payments through the bank current account
- Process petty cash transactions
- Reconcile the balance on the bank current account
- Generate reports
How much will it cost?
Students 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. As the majority of the training providers will include the IAB registration fees into their own fee.
This fee covers the following:
- Registration onto the qualification
- All IAB assessment fees (excluding re-sits)
- Certification upon successful completion of all assessments
How is it assessed?
This qualification is made up of:
1 – Online Knowledge Test
Online Knowledge tests are a series of independent short answer questions made up of multiple choice, gap fill, and true or false type questions. They are assessed via IAB Education and are open book. This might be taken in class or at home
2 – Practical Assessment
After completing the SAGE online learning, learners must complete the necessary SAGE practical assessment
Next Steps After Passing
Upon successful completion of this qualification you could move onto one of the following qualifications:
- Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping 601/9065/6
- Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping 601/9052/8
Sage Qualification Info
Please be aware that, once provided with your log-in for Sage Business Cloud, Sage will only allow you to access the portal for 180 days. If you have not completed your Sage element of your qualification in this time, you will need to contact Sage support@sagequalifications.com to arrange for an extension. Please note that there will be a fee for this, payable directly to Sage Qualifications.
Affiliated with
MEMBERS OF
-
- leaders council
-
- |
Members Of
-
- leaders council
-
- |
