Introduction

Qualification to be Awarded
Certificate in Book-Keeping & Accounts (level 2)

Awarding Body
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), UK

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry International Qualifications (LCCI IQs) have been awarded since 1887 and are recognised by employers, governments and universities worldwide. In 2003, the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examination Board merged with Goal assessments, a pioneer in online testing, forming EDI.

Edi has now become one of the UK's leading awarding bodies, accredited by the British government, and also work closely with Ministries of Education around the world.

There are more than 5,000 training centres, schools, colleges, universities in 103 countries offering LCCI International Qualifications, and every year approximately 250,000 students choose the qualifications to further their professional and academic careers.

About the Qualification
As a progression route from Level 1 Book-Keeping, this qualification builds on the knowledge and skills developed at that level. The qualification is targeted at candidates who are working, or preparing to work, in an accounting environment where they will be expected to maintain financial records and prepare accounts with some level of autonomy. Successful candidates at this level can progress to the LCCI Level 3 Accounting and Computerised Accounting qualifications.

Aims of the Qualification
The aims of this qualification are to enable candidates to develop:

• an understanding of the basic principles underlying the recording of business transactions
• the ability to prepare and interpret accounts for sole traders, partnerships, non-trading organisations and limited companies

Course Duration
Part-Time: 8 weeks (48 hours)

Course Delivery
The course will be delivered on a part-time basis in 16 lessons of 3 hours each.

The course is wholly delivered in Singapore. Students will have access to local tutors and resources provided by Uptrend College. Resources and materials provided for students will include lecture notes and references for reading in books, professional journals, articles and websites.

Average Teacher to Student Ratio
1:30

Course Topics

• Advanced Aspects of the syllabus for Level 1 Book-keeping
• Partnerships
• Limited Liability Companies
• Incomplete Records
• Manufacturing Accounts
• Stock Valuation
• Non-trading Organisations
• Control Accounts
• Suspense Accounts
• Calculation and Interpretation of Ratios
• Preparation, by the use of Ratios, of Simple Financial Statements

Entry Criteria
Level 1 Certificate in Book-Keeping or equivalent

Assessment Mode
100% Examination Based

Examination Period
April / June / November / On Demand

Award Criteria

• Certificate (FOC) will be awarded for the subject passed (50% mark)

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Fees & Funding