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• # 103693
• Tue 13 Jan 2015 05:28 PM

Hello,

I am looking to start a self assesment course and wondering if any one could recommend any training providers?

For my levels I and II i took self study but feel now i might go with a provider so i have no experience of any of them.

Any thoughts welcome!!

Thank you

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• # 103698
• Tue 13 Jan 2015 06:46 PM

Hi,

I have recently completed the self assessment using the manual from the ICB shop. I found it very comprehensive and also purchasing the mock exams as well helped immensely. The exam was tricky but all the training  needed was in the manual. It`s only my opinion but i thought the self assessment course through a provider was expensive and decided to go the self study route. Also to bear in mind the exam is £60!

Regards

Stewart

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• # 103702
• Tue 13 Jan 2015 07:44 PM

thank you....i saw the book on the website and it was priced at £99...must be some book!  also i did struggle with level 3 ...i havent taken that yet and have given that up for the moment as i will never make the march deadline. which is why i am thinking of a provider. 

its a lot of money for a book if i then feel like i need a provider as well!

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• # 103706
• Tue 13 Jan 2015 10:29 PM

I would recommend a company called a Training Link.

I am currently doing my Level 3 with them and the Self Assessment course is £225

http://www.training-link.co.uk/product/600/45/level_iii_diploma_in_self_assessment_tax_returns

Well worth the money I would say

• Regards

   

  EJL

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• # 103709
• Tue 13 Jan 2015 11:03 PM

I totally agree - doing all my studies with Training link. I really like the way the courses are structured and they really work for me (no advert, but I have used another training provider and their course where totally online and it totally did my head in !!!)

Regards

Trevor

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• # 103713
• Wed 14 Jan 2015 10:08 AM

I did a course on health and safety with a provider, I eventually ditched it and did it myself. My feeling is when I do this subject is I will do it myself. Training providers might be good, but you can have 4 goes at the exam for the same money

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• # 103716
• Wed 14 Jan 2015 12:12 PM

Hi,

Apologies firstly, i didnt know the manual was £99, i got mine in November and it was only £25. So i can understand spending £225 with a training provider makes sense. I just feel i have spent a small fortune on text books,exams etc, i know its an investment in my future but am now trying to find cheaper ways of achieving my goals.

Best Wishes

Stewart

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• # 103722
• Wed 14 Jan 2015 03:17 PM

While by no means a training provider, I have been putting together some webinars on self assessment as I felt the ICB syllabus was over simplistic.

If you want to know a bit more just drop me an email at kris@ayrshireaccountancy.co.uk

Kris

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• # 103787
• Sat 17 Jan 2015 07:19 PM

Thank you to all who replied.

I am miffed to discover the Self Assesment manual was only £25 in november!

i started level 3 just with the book but to be honest i really struggled and having no tutor to clarify makes it harder. if i spend 99 on the book then i change to a course provider then that was a waste of money/

like you say stewart its an investment in myself but my money is somewhat limited at the moment.

and kris thank you for the webinars i will email you!

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