Contact Details
Irish Bookkeepers Association
C5 Northwest Business Park, Blanchardstown
Dublin 15
Republic of Ireland
Tel: 01 8066006
Email: info@irishbookkeepers.ie
Web: www.irishbookkeepers.ie
About us
The Irish Bookkeepers Association (IBKA) main objective is to establish and adhere to standards in the Bookkeeping profession.
Its aim is to create a qualification for bookkeepers which is recognised by our fellow professionals, employers and the business sector as a whole.
The Irish Book-keepers Association identifies the need for a formally recognised platform to mark the aptitude and competency of all Bookkeepers.
A qualification from The Irish Book-keepers Association gives the holder of such certification an advantage in career advancement.
The prospective employer also will be satisfied that the candidate who is a member of The Irish Bookkeepers Association has undergone prescribed tutorials and examinations.
Courses
This course is suited to anyone wishing to gain a qualification and work in the accounts and bookkeeping field. It is also equally suitable for those currently working in this sector seeking a qualification to enhance their work experience.
Certification: Upon successfully completing both Level 1 & 2, participants who successfully complete the modules will be awarded with certification from the Irish Book-keepers Association and FETAC Level 5.
Successful participants also can avail of membership of the Irish Bookkeepers Association. Benefits of membership are as follows,
- Professional Recognition
- Certificate of Proficiency in Bookkeeping
- Discounts on financial software
- Bookkeeping articles on topics to help your business grow and succeed
- Low-cost continuing education opportunities
- Authorised use of Irish Bookkeeping Membership logo on your stationery
- Career placement on our web site
Course Title
Certificate in Manual & Computerised Bookkeeping
Aim: to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to understand the concepts of Manual bookkeeping and progress to set up & maintain a fully integrated computerised accounts system.
Content: Consisting of two levels, each level takes place one evening per week for eight weeks.
Level 1 – Manual Bookkeeping
- Books of Original Entry
- Double Entry Book-keeping
- Set up Ledger Accounts
- Set up Control Accounts
- Closing Ledger Accounts
- Preparing Trial Balance
- Preparing Profit & Loss Account
- Preparing Balance Sheet
Level 2 – Computerised Bookkeeping
Purchases Ledger-
Set up suppliers, invoices & payments. Interpretation of Supplier’s reports.
Sales Ledger-
Set up customers, products, invoices & payments, statements & reporting.
Cash Book –
Using bank accounts, record payments & receipts, bank reconciliations
Nominal Ledger –
Set up ledger accounts, VAT, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet Reporting.