We are delighted to announce that South West College has received the prestigious ‘Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers (IAB) Centre of the Year’ award!

The IAB Award celebrates achievement, recognises excellence, and honours those who have made a significant contribution to the business, education, and finance sectors. It is a credit to the team at SWC to be named Centre of the Year, knowing there is strong competition across the UK.

Dermot Kennedy, Deputy Head of Department, attended the IAB 2024 Awards ceremony at the UK Houses of Parliament, and collected the award on behalf of South West College. On acceptance of the award, Dermot Kennedy said:

“Thank you and congratulations to the IAB Team who consistently deliver excellent results across a suite of Computerised Accounts and Payroll programmes.”

IAB aim to raise the bar of financial literacy by creating a global community of aspirational, entrepreneurial, highly-qualified successful accountants, bookkeepers and other finance professionals.

Start your journey in the finance industry with local, part-time studying at South West College. Find out more about the IAB courses at www.swc.ac.uk by searching for "IAB".  

Skills Focus funding is available for all Level 2 programmes and above, covering up to 75% of course fees for eligible businesses. For further information on Skills Focus Funding contact Nicola Quinn at nicola.quinn@swc.ac.uk

IAB Level 1 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Cookstown Further Education Accounting & Finance Level 1 Part-Time

This Award acts as an introduction to the basics of using commercially available accounting software to set up a computerised accounting system, process business transactions and produce reports The Level 1 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping qualification is specifically aimed at learners who wish to begin their studies of computerised accounting and gain entry to a Level 1 qualification within th...

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IAB Level 1 Award in Payroll for Business

Cookstown Further Education Accounting & Finance Level 1 Part-Time

IAB Level 1 Award in Payroll for Business provides an excellent knowledge base in bookkeeping and accounting, whilst being ideal for students who want to achieve a career in the field. If you’ve already made a start to life in bookkeeping, this bundle will boost your skills and help you progress in your career. You’ll go from learning to prepare reconciliations to carrying out a range of day-to...

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IAB Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping

Dungannon Enniskillen Omagh Cookstown Further Education Accounting & Finance Level 2 Part-Time

This Certificate provides the knowledge and skills to set-up a computerised accounting system, prepare business documents, process a wide range of transactions from source documents and produce reconciliations and reports. The Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping qualification is specifically aimed at learners who wish to further their studies of computerised accounting and gain a quali...

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IAB Level 3 Certificate in Payroll for Business

Omagh Cookstown Further Education Accounting & Finance Level 3 Part-Time

The Level 3 Certificate in Payroll for Business qualification aims to provide learners with a comprehensive range of knowledge and the practical skills that they will be able to use as a senior payroll processor or payroll administrator for a variety of businesses. This class will be remote with the payroll package provide.

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IAB Level 3 Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping and Accounting

Cookstown Further Education Accounting & Finance Level 3 Part-Time

Introduces the learner to the more advanced processing skills required to make accounting adjustments and prepare financial statements and prepare management reports for a sole trader or partnership to using a computerised accounting system The Level 3 Certificate in Computerised Bookkeeping and Accounting qualification is primarily designed to appeal to learners who already have a good working kn...

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