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• # 112768
• Sat 09 Apr 2016 02:23 PM

Hi I've just registered and thought I would introduce myself. My name is Jen and I did an accountancy degree and the CIMA certificate 10 years ago. I then changed career for a while (I was a photographer and then a teacher) and am now starting out again at level 2 with the intention of setting up my own practice when I have completed all the levels.

I was invited to join the IAB at member level on my quals when I emailed them but the ICB seemed to offer more to its members and a more rigorous set of qualifications. I think refreshing my skills is essential after so long and hope I have made the best decision for me in the long run.

I am studying on my own at home and hope I can pull it off. It would be nice to share my experiences on here and also meet up with other bookkeepers in Halifax and the surrounding areas.

• Jen Bray

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• # 112770
• Sat 09 Apr 2016 06:21 PM

Hi Jen

I am starting my exams as well.  I have been in banking for 26 years and looking to move into Bookkeeping and Consultancy.  Are you doing the exams under your own steam?

Rich

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• # 112772
• Sat 09 Apr 2016 07:13 PM

Hi Rich 

Good to hear fromyou. Yes I am studying by myself with the books from the ICB shop and Frank Woods book. I feel like I wouldn't benefit from a course as it's mainly refreshing stuff I did years ago. How are you approaching the studying?

• Jen Bray

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• # 112773
• Sat 09 Apr 2016 09:00 PM

Yes, me too.

I did some exams a few years ago, and with my banking background I have a fairly good knowledge of the theoretical elements of it.  Going to throw myself into a couple of exams.  The intention is to try and get Level II and III done before the end of May....I may be being a bit optimistic but we will see.

Good luck with yours

Rich

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• # 112774
• Sat 09 Apr 2016 09:04 PM

Good luck with the exams I'm sure you will be fine. I think I should complete levels 2 and 3 easily and quickly but we'll see. Let me know how you find the exams.

Jen

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• # 112775
• Sat 09 Apr 2016 09:13 PM

JenBray said:

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Good luck with the exams I'm sure you will be fine. I think I should complete levels 2 and 3 easily and quickly but we'll see. Let me know how you find the exams.

Jen

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 Will Do!

• Rich Cassidy

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• # 112815
• Fri 15 Apr 2016 07:53 PM

Hi Jen

How are you doing.

I have had a busy week, been off work but busy networking and re-connecting with old contacts.  I think I have a couple of clients lined up ready for when I leave the bank in the next 6 weeks or so.

I did my first exam today, decide to throw myself in.

I was surprised that I used the whole time up (well almost, 1hr 54m), by the end of the exam I felt I was getting back into it.

I got a respectable 92%.  It will probably be next weekend before I get a chance to do the next one, as I have a busy week in work this week.

Hope you are doing ok!

Rich

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• # 112817
• Sat 16 Apr 2016 06:23 PM

Hi Rich

I am good the books arrived this morning and seem straight forward. Well done on the exam!

• Jen Bray

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• # 112822
• Mon 18 Apr 2016 08:31 AM

JenBray said:

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Hi Rich 

Good to hear fromyou. Yes I am studying by myself with the books from the ICB shop and Frank Woods book. I feel like I wouldn't benefit from a course as it's mainly refreshing stuff I did years ago. How are you approaching the studying?

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 Hi Jen

I am in your area hello!!  Good God though, Frank Woods??  I have a copy of one of his books that I did my BTEC with back in 1992 lol...takes me back.

Good old Frank, wonder if his works have changed much over the years 

Good luck with your study anyway!

Mel

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• # 112828
• Tue 19 Apr 2016 09:58 AM

Hi Mel

Lovely to hear from you! Where abouts are you? I am in Halifax. I am hoping to complete level 2 in the next 8 weeks before moving on to level 3 but its a long time since I studied so I hope it comes back to me easy enough. Where abouts are you in your studies?

Jen

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