Preparatory Course for Pearson LCCI Diploma in Book-Keeping and Accounts

Course details

This Diploma is suitable for candidates who are working, or are preparing to work in an accounting environment maintaining financial records and preparing accounts. Candidates attempting this qualification should have the knowledge and skills equivalent to the LCCI IQ Level 1 Book-keeping qualification.

The Diploma in Book-keeping and Accounts combines a range of mandatory and optional subjects to allow learners to comprehensively demonstrate their knowledge, skills and ability in this area.

Syllabus Overview

Mandatory: Book-keeping and Accounts Level 2

Plus TWO of the following options:

Business Calculations Level 2
Business Statistics Level 2
Cost Accounting Level 2
Practical ICT Skills Level 2
English for Business Level 2
Part Time Intake
Dates available on request

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission, you must:

be at least 16 years old at the time of application
have a standard of English equivalent to LCCI IQ Level 1 English for Business.
Learning Outcomes

Book-keeping and Accounts Level 2

The aims of this syllabus 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
Business Calculations Level 2

The aims of this syllabus are to enable candidates to develop:

a broad knowledge and understanding of standard business calculations in relation to simple and compound interest, wages and commission, buying and selling, insurance, foreign currencies, hire purchase, partnerships and averages.
the ability to apply this 'knowledge and understanding' in business situations.
a knowledge and understanding of related terminology.
Business Statistics Level 2

The aims of this syllabus are to enable candidates to develop:

a knowledge and understanding of some basic statistical techniques
the ability to apply this knowledge and understanding in solving business problems
Cost Accounting Level 2

The aims of this syllabus are to enable candidates to develop:

a detailed understanding of how financial transaction data may be processed to provide cost accounting data
a basic understanding of how cost accounting information can be used for the purposes of planning and control within business organisations
the ability to apply this understanding of planning and control in a variety of business settings
Practical ICT Skills Level 2

The aims of this syllabus are to enable candidates to develop their understanding and practical ability across the key Level 2 areas of:

Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Database
Presentation Software
Email, Internet and IT Security
English for Business Level 2

The aims of this syllabus are to enable candidates to develop the ability to:

write apt and accurate English suited to the stated purpose
understand and write English using formats that are current and common in business communication
adopt the tone, form, layout, content and composition appropriate to the requirements of a given situation
understand spoken and recorded Business English at the defined level
participate in conversations
Progression Opportunities

Candidates who achieve Pearson LCCI Diploma in Book-Keeping and Accounts may progress to the LCCI IQ Level 3 qualification.
Assessment

Assessment objectives
The examination will assess the candidate's ability to:

demonstrate an understanding of the more advanced aspects of Level 1 Book-keeping
prepare accounts for a partnership in relation to its creation, the retirement of a partner, the admission of a new partner, its dissolution and its sale as a going concern
prepare final accounts for partnerships, limited companies and non-trading organisations
demonstrate how accounts are prepared for a business that has not maintained proper accounting records
prepare manufacturing accounts
demonstrate an understanding of the concept of determining stock valuation
prepare control accounts for sales and purchases
correct errors in accounts and show the use of a Suspense Account
demonstrate how to use final accounts for the purpose of the calculation and interpretation of ratios
Skills Assessed
Candidates will need to show that they can:

add, subtract, divide, multiply, calculate and use percentages and ratios
prepare journal entries and ledger accounts
present the final accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and non-trading organisations in appropriate format
analyse and interpret data
Coverage of Syllabus Topics in Examinations
At least two of the following syllabus topics will appear in each examination:

Partnerships
Limited liability companies
Incomplete records
Manufacturing Accounts
Control Accounts
Examination Format
1. The time allowance for the examination is 3 hours.
2. There will be 5 questions on the examination paper.
3. Candidates are required to answer 4 questions.
4. No question will be compulsory.
5. Each question will carry equal marks.

Answer Formats
The answers required will be predominantly of a quantitative nature, but candidates will be expected to demonstrate their understanding of the subjects at an appropriate level.

Mark Allocation
A positive marking approach is used.

Although candidates will be penalised for initial calculation errors, they will gain marks for consequential 'own figures' as long as the correct use of principles has been demonstrated.

Graduation Criteria

You will receive the Pearson LCCI Diploma in Book-Keeping and Accounts if you achieve at least a Pass in all modules.

Grade structure:

Distinction

Merit

Pass

Fail

75-100

60-74

50-59

below 50



How to Apply

Local students refer to Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and foreigners who hold a valid pass other than a Student Pass, for example, dependent pass, social visit pass, work pass, etc.

International students refer to foreigners who hold a valid Student Pass issued by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

Step 1
Attend and acknowledge pre-course counseling service from BBS staff or authorised education agents.

Step 2
Copy of NRIC / Passport
Copies of all educational certificates and transcripts
Proof of English language proficiency
Proof of employment history (if any)
One passport-size photograph
Note: An official translation is required if documents are not in English
Step 3
It takes 2 to 7 working days to process your application.

If your application is successful, you will receive an Offer of Admission letter together with the following documents

Advisory Note to Students
Student Contract

Step 4
If you wish to accept the offer, you must complete, sign and send back 1 copy of the Advisory Note to Students and the Student Contract.

If we do not receive your completed and signed documents within the timeline stated in your Offer of Admission letter, it will be assumed that you do not wish to accept the offer and the offer will be deemed withdrawn.

Appeal Against Rejection
If your application is rejected, you can submit an appeal in writing to the Academic Manager/Principal within 7 working days from the date of rejection to have the outcome of your application reviewed by the Academic Board.

You will be notified about the outcome of your appeal within 7 working days from the date of appeal. The decision of the Academic Board is final. If your appeal is unsuccessful, we may recommend that you pursue an alternative course of study.

Student Pass

New Application for Student Pass
If you are an international student, you must apply for a Student Pass to study full-time in Boston Business School. You must submit your application to Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) through the Student Pass OnLine Application & Registration (SOLAR+) system at least two months prior to course commencement date. It takes about 4 to 6 weeks to know the outcome of your application. You are not required to be present in Singapore while your application is being considered. If approved, you would receive an in-principle approval letter (IPA) for Student Pass and a single-journey entry visa to enter and stay up to 30 days in Singapore.

To collect your Student Pass card, you must visit ICA and bring along the following documents:


In-principle approval letter from ICA

SOLAR+ e-Forms

Medical report

Passport

Embarkation/disembarkation card

One recent passport-size photograph

Duly completed security bond form and a security deposit in the form of banker's guarantee, cashier's order or paid for by NETS (if required).

Renewal of Student Pass
If you require an extension of the Student Pass to continue the same course in Boston Business School, you must submit a renewal application to ICA at least 2 weeks prior to the expiry of the current Student Pass.

Basic documents required for student pass renewal:


SOLAR+ e-Forms

Current Student Pass card

Passport

One recent passport-size photograph.

Cancellation of Student Pass
You are required to surrender your Student Pass for cancellation within 7 working days from the date of cessation or termination of your study.

The School will submit your application for cancellation of Student Pass via SOLAR+.

Basic documents required for student pass cancellation:


Student Pass card

Passport.

Important Notes to Student Pass Holders
International students must abide by the following rules and regulations under which the Student Pass is issued by ICA:


The Student Pass is issued to you for the purpose of studying in a particular course with BBS.

You must carry your Student Pass at all times.

It is the Schools responsibility to inform ICA if you fail to attend classes for a continuous period of 7 days or more without valid reason, or where your attendance falls below 90% in any month of the course without valid reason, or if you have completed the course or wish to terminate your studies with the School. ICA will cancel your Student Pass under any of the above mentioned circumstances.

You are strictly prohibited from working in Singapore, even if it does not involve any payment to you.

You must strictly observe all laws, rules and regulations of Singapore.

You cannot be adopted by any Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident while being a Student Pass holder.

You cannot be married to a Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident while being a Student Pass holder.

You are not allowed to overstay in Singapore after the Student Pass has expired, unless with written approval from ICA