The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers is the largest bookkeeping institute in the world and we are now able to offer you full tuition toward their range of manual book-keeping examinations: Gaining membership of the ICB has many benefits and is the perfect way for you to start your bookkeeping career. Through your membership you will receive advice and guidance on how to start your own business, and also continued support when your business is up and running.
International Association of Bookkeepers
The International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB) offers bookkeepers membership of a professional body devoted solely to their interests, specialising in promoting the study and practice of bookkeeping by bestowing professional qualifications. The Association was founded in 1972 and is an associate body of the institute of Financial Accountants.
ACCA is the largest and fastest growing international accounting body, with 260,000 students and 110,000 members in 170 countries. They have an extensive network of 75 staffed offices and other centres around the world. Its technician level examinations (Certified Accounting Technician - CAT) are very popular and courses of these are available from Ideal Schools.