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Entry Year

14/09/2026

Location

Titanic Quarter

Duration

16 Weeks (Part-Time)

Course Code

P00411-AB
Overview
Level 1Computerised Bookkeeping IAB
Titanic Quarter
Part-Time
Further Education
Start Date: 14/09/2026
End Date: 24/01/2027

Qualifications

IAB Level 1 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping (601/9050/4)
Day of week: Wednesday
Times: 18:00 - 21:00

Overview

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.

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

Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.

Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements to this programme however an interest in or a working knowledge of computerised accounts or payroll will be of benefit.

Fees

Fees:
Academic period 2026:
Tuition Fee = £130.00
Examination / Registration Fee = £100.00

Fees are payable annually.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

From 1st January 2022 IAB Student membership will be compulsory and all students must be members of the IAB before registering for the assessments.  All students will be required to register for student membership via the IAB website and pay the annual fee of £50.  Once registered you will receive an e-certificate indicating your membership level and the date that the membership is valid until.

PLEASE DO NOT ARRANGE THIS IAB MEMBERSHIP UNTIL YOUR CLASS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY THE TUTOR.

Assessment

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 IABOnline and are open book.

2 – Online Assignment

Online Assignments are also assessed via IABOnline and are also open book. These are taken in class and are short case study type questions with several tasks for each case study

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Careers

Upon successful completion of this qualification you could move onto:

Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping 601/9052/8

Interests

Interests

The qualification has been designed to appeal to individuals within the following groups:

  • Learners starting their studies in the subject of computerised accounting from a point of no previous knowledge or experience.
  • Learners employed at a junior level with some limited basic accounting knowledge and skills who want to formalise their competence by gaining a recognised accredited qualification in computerised 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 small businesses wanting an introduction to the function of computerised accounting so that they can personally keep computerised records for their business

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Enquiries:        028 9026 5144

Enrolment line: 028 9026 5265

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