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• # 80697
• Sat 10 Mar 2012 06:00 PM

Hi all, Just completed the level 3 computerised course and was wondering how different the course content of the manual will be from the computerised one. i am hoping to save money and not enrol for the manual course, any ideas?

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• # 80698
• Sat 10 Mar 2012 06:27 PM

Hi Armstrong

I am currently studying both manual and computerised level 3 and have found that fundementally there is no difference. There is just a lot more to do with the manual as in opening accounts to post entries to, drawing up the appropriation accounts, statements of affaird, extended trial balance, etc.

I personally would suggest you take a course with your preferred provider as you could miss vital information / calculations.

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  David Bowes FICB PM.Dip (Borehamwood, Herts)
  Email: info@booksmart.co
  Website: BookSmart Accountancy Solutions

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• # 80767
• Tue 13 Mar 2012 12:44 AM

Davidsaid:

“Hi Armstrong

I am currently studying both manual and computerised level 3 and have found that fundementally there is no difference. There is just a lot more to do with the manual as in opening accounts to post entries to, drawing up the appropriation accounts, statements of affaird, extended trial balance, etc.

I personally would suggest you take a course with your preferred provider as you could miss vital information / calculations.”

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• # 81701
• Mon 09 Apr 2012 09:34 AM

I have done it the other way around.  I have just sat and passed, the level III manual at the end of March.  The course was not as easy as I thought it would be.  Having used Sage for my bookkeeping business for many years, I found the level III course very different to using a computerised system. 

I would strongly advise you to do the course.  I think the manual course takes you throught the nuts and bolts where as with a computerised system it does it all for you.  Having said that I am now contemplating wether or not to do a computerised lever III course or just try the exam.  I have been advised that I don't need to do the course because of the route I have taken ie doing the manual III first and of having many years of using Sage.

If you feel confident buy a mock and try it out then decide.   

• To gain your practice certificate which allows you to work for yourself you only need level II in both manual & computerised.  You will need the level III in both computerised & manual if you want to become a full member of the ICB. 
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