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Contents
Introducing
the ICB
We’ve been around
since 1931.
You can trust that we know what’s what in this
industry. We’re here to improve and maintain
the quality of bookkeeping, accounting, office
administration and financial management
training and qualifications in southern Africa.
We also work hard to build the credibility and
reputation of these fields.
The ICB is a Quality Assurance Partner
of FASSET. We are an external assessment
(examining) body for many of the business
qualifications that FASSET awards.
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What the ICB and ICBA do
Accredited qualifications
The ICB’s four learning programmes
Accounting Programme
Public Sector Accounting Programme
Office Management Programme
Financial Management for Entrepreneurs
Programme
Qualifications vs designations
Coursework, exams and assessment
What’s a Portfolio of Evidence?
Get credit: Recognition of Prior Learning
Learnerships
Find a job with the ICB
ICB bursaries
Frequently-asked questions
Glossary of terms
Introducing professional body membership
with the ICBA
How the ICB and ICBA work for you
Where to study
The process going forward
ICB fees
Policies and procedures31
Online resources
2014 assessment timetables
Interesting work.
Clear career progression.
And great employability.
If you’re looking for all these, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s your
chance to study towards a career that’ll give you stability, stimulation
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and growth. A career that could see you being in high demand in
every industry – even during economic cycles when just staying employed
is achievement enough for some. Who says you can’t have it all?
years of quality,
education and
professionalism
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Secure your future in 2014
Financial qualifications are no longer ‘just for university
graduates’. Times – and tuition – have changed. Financial
literacy is a scarce skill – and if you have it, it can open
doors for you in almost every sector of the economy.
So whether you’ve just left school or are already
working, you can study towards an internationally
recognised ICB qualification and become a financial
accountant in the private or public sectors; an office
manager; or learn how to manage the finances
of a small business.
accredited tuition
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sites where you
can study ICB
courses
40 000
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assessments
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With the ICB, qualifications build on each other and you’ll
be surprised how quickly you can start achieving them.
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Accredited
qualifications
Recognised locally
and worldwide
ICB qualifications are registered on South Africa’s National
Qualifications Framework (NQF) and the Zambian Vocational
Qualifications Framework. Our graduates are recognised by:
• The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and Accountants.
• The International Association of Bookkeepers.
• The International Association of Accounting Professionals.
SOUTHERN AFRICAN
INSTITUTE FOR
BUSINESS ACCOUNTANTS
• The Southern African Institute for Business Accountants.
Once you have achieved our NQF Level 6 qualification and
have met their work experience criteria, you can apply
to SAIBA for registration as an Accounting Officer for Close
Corporations.
• The South African Institute of Tax Practitioners. Once you
have achieved our NQF level 5 qualification, you can apply to
SAIT for registration as a Tax Practitioner.
• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Our NQF
Level 6 Accounting Programme graduates can study further
through the ACCA to become chartered certified accountants.
• Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa.
• …and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
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Office
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Programme
If you want to work in
finance and administration
in government or
municipalities, this is the
course to study.
Perfect for those of you
who want to learn a little
bookkeeping, and a lot of
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Just the ticket if you want to
learn about finances and
how these can contribute to
a small business’s stability
and success. Or if you want
to learn how to manage your
own business’s finances
without studying a formal
accounting qualification.
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Consider the ICB’s
Accounting
Programme
This programme’s 12 learning areas (subjects) let
you qualify at successive levels of bookkeeping and
accounting as you progress. Complete the first four subjects
to become a Junior Bookkeeper and then work your way
up through other levels to the ultimate qualification of
Financial Accountant.
If you’re keen you can choose to do the following:
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Accounting Programme
Financial Accountant
National Diploma: Financial Accounting
NQF L6 (SAQA ID: 20366)
• Obtain a designation (letters after your name) through
the ICBA.
• Become a certified accountant by taking some additional
courses through the ACCA.
• Switch from financial accounting to management
accounting through CIMA.
• Specialise in taxation via a UNISA Higher Diploma.
• Become a tax practitioner through SAIT.
Technical
Financial Accountant
National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting
NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 36213)
• Become a chartered secretary through CSSA.
• Apply to become an accounting officer through SAIBA.
Senior Bookkeeper
It’s perfect if you are...
Further Education and Training Certificate:
Bookkeeping NQF L4 (SAQA ID: 58376)
aiming to be employed in a finance department.
juggling the finances of a growing company.
running a small business.
considering starting a business of your own someday.
thinking of opening your own bookkeeping practice
one day.
Junior Bookkeeper
National Certificate:
Bookkeeping NQF L3 (SAQA ID: 58375)
known to have a good head for numbers.
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Accounting Officers: Hot commodities!
Take
note:
Every close corporation in South Africa has to appoint an Accounting Officer. The Accounting Officer reports on the
company’s financials and ensures that the business is compliant with the relevant financial acts of law. Accounting Officers
are in demand, so if you have successfully completed the Financial Accountant qualification, you can apply to SAIBA to become
one. Your ICB qualification is just one of SAIBA’s requirements – check their website for more details (www.saiba.org.za).
Learning
areas/subjects
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Accounting Theory
and Practice* *By dissertation
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Financial Reporting and
Regulatory Frameworks
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Management Accounting
Control Systems
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Corporate Strategy
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Business Law and
Accounting Control
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Income Tax Returns
Prequalification
• Successful completion of the
previous learning areas (1-8)
– or be a qualified Technical
Financial Accountant.
• National Diploma: Technical
Financial Accounting NQF L5
- or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the
previous learning areas (1-6)
– or be a qualified Senior
Bookkeeper.
• Grade 12 (Std 10) or
equivalent - with accounting
as a subject.
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Cost and Management
Accounting
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Financial Statements
• Successful completion of
the previous learning areas
(1-4) – or be a qualified Junior
Bookkeeper.
• Grade 11 (Std 9) or equivalent.
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Business Literacy
• Grade 10 (Std 8) or equivalent.
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Computerised Bookkeeping
• No prior accounting
knowledge needed.
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Payroll and Monthly
SARS Returns
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• You must be at least 16 years
of age.
What you’ll
be able to do
See
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Financial Accountant, apply to SAIBA to become an
Accounting Officer. Compile annual financial statements;
sign off same for close corporations (if you are registered
with SAIBA as an Accounting Officer); work closely with
a Chartered Accountant and Registered Auditor; have a
thorough knowledge of accounting theory and practice,
corporate strategy and regulatory frameworks.
Accounting Technician, Tax Technician. Operate with
management in an accounting environment; become
a SAIT-recognised tax practitioner; know the ins and
outs of accounting, taxation, auditing and business law;
understand how tax works for individuals and companies.
Junior Accountant, Assistant Accountant. Perform all
monthly and annual bookkeeping; asset disposal; year-end
adjustments; analysis of financial statements; understand
cash flow; complete basic management accounts; working
knowledge of cost accounting, financial management and
business ethics.
Accounts Clerk, Debtors Clerk, Creditors Clerk, Payroll
Clerk. Complete monthly bookkeeping to trial balance;
reconcile supplier statements, inventory systems and
bank statements; calculate PAYE / SDL / UIF remuneration;
monthly EMP201 returns and EMP deductions; annual
EMP501, IRP5, IRP6 and IT3a documents and VAT returns.
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“I started with the ICB
in June as I heard great things
about them and their courses.
It has made me
so positive towards my job.
I feel confident and that
NOTHING is impossible!
Public Sector
Accounting Programme
I feel like my input in my job
has more value. I strongly
recommend ICB courses.
Their course material
is user-friendly and they
Technical Public Accountant
cater for YOUR NEEDS!”
Diploma: Public Sector Accounting
NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 20353)
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Public Accounts Administrator
National Certificate: Public Sector Accounting
NQF L4 (SAQA ID: 20352)
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Easy conversion to the
Accounting Programme
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It’s ideal if you are...
Public Sector Accounting
Programme
This programme consists of eight subjects, but you
can get your first qualification (Public Accounts
Administrator) after completing just four. Build on these
first four subjects with the remaining four and you’ll
qualify as a Technical Public Accountant.
Learning
areas/subjects
Prequalification
considering getting a job in the public sector.
already working in government and want
to switch to finance.
interested in helping your municipality /
local government run smoothly.
keen to serve your community.
known to have a good head for numbers.
What you’ll
be able to do
• National Certificate: Public
Sector Accounting, which
consists of the previous
4 learning areas.
Work as a qualified accounting technician in the public
sector. Make a positive contribution to the country by
improving public finance management, adding value,
efficiency and productivity to government departments.
Business Literacy
• Grade 11, NQF 3 or equivalent.
3
Computerised Bookkeeping
• You must be at least
16 years of age.
Administer public accounts. Help improve public sector
financial management by adding value, efficiency and
productivity to government departments.
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Public Accounting
Administration
• No prior accounting
knowledge needed.
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Bookkeeping to Trial Balancee
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Business Law and
Accounting Control
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Technical Public Accounting
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Cost and Management
Accounting
5
Financial Statements
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Public Sector Accounting graduates can
take their studies further by switching
to the ICB’s Accounting Programme by
completing just one or two extra subjects:
1. Public Accounts Administrators
can become Junior Bookkeepers
by completing the Payroll and
Monthly SARS Returns course.
2. Technical Public Accountants can become
Technical Financial Accountants just by
completing the Payroll and Monthly SARS
Returns and Income Tax Returns courses.
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“ICB has the best
courses and they are willing
to go extra miles for their students
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and treat everyone equally. If it is your
first time studying Accounting, believe
you me you will enjoy every moment and
find out it was not bad like you thought
before. It will make you a better
person in years to come.”
Office Management
Programme
Calvin
Office Manager
Diploma: Office Administration
NQF L6 (SAQA ID: 35958)
Senior Office Administrator
Higher Certificate: Office Administration
NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 23619)
Junior Office Administrator
Certificate: Office Administration
NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 23618)
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Consider the
Office Management
Programme
As you work your way through this programme’s 12 learning areas
(subjects), you’ll move up from Junior Office Administrator to Office
Manager. This is a great choice if you believe in the huge benefits
of running any company in an organised way. The knowledge you gain
in each successive qualification builds on the last, allowing you to take
on key functions and increased responsibility in your workplace.
Learning
areas/subjects
12
Management
11
Financial Accounting
10
Business and Office
Administration 3
9
Economics
8
Human Resources
Management and Labour
Relations
7
Business and Office
Administration 2
6
Cost and Management
Accounting
5
Business Law and
Administrative Practice
4
Marketing Management
and Public Relations
3
2
Bookkeeping
1
Office Communication
Prequalification
It’s for you if you’re...
looking to land your first job.
wanting skills that make you employable in any
kind of business.
ambitious and want to be top of the list for promotions.
keen to move up into management.
eager to learn the basics of marketing, bookkeeping,
human resources and public relations.
What you’ll
be able to do
• Higher Certificate: Office
Administration, which
consists of the previous
9 learning areas.
Senior Office Manager, Public Relations Officer. Use your
advanced knowledge of management techniques, financial
accounting and reporting skills and office administration
techniques.
• Certificate: Office
Administration NQF L5,
which consists of the
previous 6 learning areas.
Secretary, General Office Manager, Human Resources
Administrator, Labour Relations Administrator. Use your
understanding of office management techniques and your
thorough knowledge of human resources, labour relations
and economics.
• Grade 12 (Std 10) or
equivalent – and you must be
at least 16 years of age.
Receptionist, Office Assistant, Office Administrator,
Public Relations Officer, Marketing Administrator.
Understand business communication; basic bookkeeping
up to trial balance; use your basic knowledge of cost and
management accounting and computing; show proficiency
in basic marketing and public relations, business law and
administrative practice.
• No prior accounting
knowledge needed.
Business and Office
Administration 1
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“My ICB course has
definitely taught me that
computers can’t do everything!
Doing the practical work has
taught me so much that I can
use in my job every day. What’s
been rewarding is seeing the
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end results and knowing I’ve
accomplished something in life.
The ICB has
given me a great
head start.”
Bernard
Financial Management
for Entrepreneurs
Programme
Small Business
Financial Manager
National Certificate:
Small Business Financial Management
NQF L4 (SAQA ID 48736)
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Financial Management
for Entrepreneurs Programme
It’s ideal if you’re...
This programme encompasses three learning areas (subjects) that lead
you to becoming a Small Business Financial Manager.
a small business owner or opening a small
business.
Maybe you’ve started a business already, or are planning to soon,
to contribute to the economy and create jobs.
determined to help a small business grow
and increase profits.
Or perhaps your partner runs a business and you’d like to support him
or her in it.
driven to run your company’s operations
economically.
If you have entrepreneurial plans but need financial knowledge, the ICB’s
Financial Management for Entrepreneurs Programme is perfect for you.
looking to understand how finances influence
a small business’s success.
Because if you have a great idea or product to sell, you want to make
sure you can do it profitably (and help you achieve that dream home
or lifestyle!).
keen to improve your small business’s chances
of securing loans and finance.
Learning
areas/subjects
3
Business Literacy
2
Computerised Bookkeeping
1
Essential Business Finance
Prequalification
• Grade 11 (Std 9), NQF L3
or an equivalent.
What you’ll
be able to do
Manage the finances of a small or medium-sized
business, using your basic skills in accounting, reporting,
finance and costing. Read and understand business
financial documentation so that you can ask your
bookkeeper the right questions to keep your business
on track. Assistant Financial Manager; any managerial
role requiring basic financial skills.
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Study
ways
to study your
ICB courses
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correspondence
Classroom
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Full time at a college of your choice.
This is the fastest way to get your qualification. Most school
leavers opt for this route, because they aren’t yet working
or tied down with too many commitments (lucky them!).
Perhaps you’re a student ready to hit the books
– and college – 24/7. Or maybe you’re
a working mom with a kid or two, lots
of ambition, but very little time. You might
be hoping to qualify in six months – or are
thinking of studying on the side while you hold
down a full-time job.
Part time at a college of your choice.
Study after hours, with 4 hours’ face-to-face time at a college
each week. Perhaps you’re already employed, but looking
to upskill and increase your job security – or even change
jobs. Part time studies can really increase your options.
Via the over 500 ICB-accredited tuition
providers, you can study in the way that best
suits your needs. If only everything in life was
so flexible.
Video studies are an option at some colleges.
Set your own tuition times and watch recorded lectures that
you simply pre-book at your college. This is a good option
if you can’t always make scheduled, fixed classes.
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complete your ICB studies at your own pace, wherever you are.
Register with a correspondence college and they’ll send you
the relevant tuition material. You’ll normally also have access
to the college’s helpline and support structures, so you’re not
really going it alone.
Qualifications vs Designations
Your ICB qualification is completely separate from professional body membership of
the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and Accountants. Here’s the low-down:
ICB academic qualiﬁcations
ICBA designations and membership
What is it?
When you’ve completed a full ICB course and are assessed
as ‘competent’, you are awarded an ICB qualification.
E.g. Diploma: Office Administration. All our qualifications
are registered on the National Qualifications Framework
in South Africa.
An ICBA designation is a title that shows your level of academic
qualification, work experience AND that you are a current member
of this professional body. It is represented by letters placed after your
name. E.g. CSBIcba(SA) for a Certified Senior Bookkeeper. You can
use these letters only if you are already qualified and are up to date
with your relevant ICBA membership fee. Students may join the ICBA
and get the benefits of being a member of a professional body –
you just won’t have a designation.
How do
I get it?
You are awarded a qualification when you have completed
all the subjects that make up the course and are assessed
as ‘competent’. Assessment fees are often included in college
fees; for some other study routes they are charged separately.
Once you have achieved an ICB qualification or similar, you can
apply for professional body membership with the ICBA. Some work
experience may also be required for membership. You must reapply
and pay to renew your membership every year. As you gain new
qualifications, you can ask for your membership level to be upgraded.
When do
I get it?
You’re only awarded a qualification at the end of your studies,
when you are assessed as competent in all the subjects the
qualification requires, or through Recognition of Prior Learning.
You can apply for ICBA student membership at any time. Once you
have achieved an ICB qualification, or a qualification recognised by
the ICBA, you can become a qualified member of the ICBA.
What does
it cost?
The cost of a qualification depends on how and where you
study, how many subjects you take at a time, and how long
you take to complete your course. Ask your college about their
tuition fees. You do not need to pay a yearly fee to keep your
qualification current.
In 2014, the annual subscription fee for ICBA membership is R500
for all qualified members. Student membership is R430.
What do
I get?
You receive a National Certificate or Diploma depending
on the qualification. Because you don’t have to pay to keep
it current, it can’t be taken away from you.
You receive a membership certificate (valid for a calendar year),
and a range of other membership benefits for every year that you
are a paid-up member depending on your level of membership.
Student members do not have the use of a designation.
What’s the
beneﬁt?
A qualification shows that you have a good understanding
of particular subject matter. It also shows that you can apply
yourself to a course of study. And it makes you more attractive
to employers.
Current ICBA membership shows employers and clients that you
actively keep your professional knowledge up to date and boosts
your credibility.
What
happens as
I progress in
my studies?
As you complete qualifications, you will receive certificates
or diplomas. Of course, you can add them to your CV.
Designations change as you complete qualifications – and when you
upgrade your ICBA membership to reflect these. For example, a Junior
Bookkeeper would likely want to upgrade her ICBA membership
and designation from CJBIcba(SA) to CSBIcba(SA) when she
successfully completes her Senior Bookkeeper certificate.
Who is
responsible?
Your tuition and study materials are provided by the
ICB-accredited provider you register with, for either classroom
learning or correspondence. The ICB administers all assessments
and awards NQF-registered qualifications on behalf of FASSET.
Membership, designations and all member benefits are awarded
and administered by the ICBA.
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Making
the grade
Coursework,
exams and assessment
So how does the ICB make sure you know your stuﬀ?
It’s pretty simple. 30% of your ﬁnal mark comes from the
activities and evaluations you undertake during your
course. Your Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) is a folder given
to you at the start of the course, once you’ve registered for
an assessment with the ICB. You’ll need to put any activities
(assignments) given to you as well as the evaluations (tests)
you take during your studies into it. The activities and
evaluations are essential, as they fully prepare you for the
final assessment, and also provide evidence of the hard work
you’ve done leading up to it.
Your final assessment – a sit-down exam – counts for the
remaining 70%. Your PoE is complete when your final exam
paper is added to it at the end of your course. You’ll hand
all this in at the exam venue and then an ICB registered
assessor will check it to assess your knowledge.
REMEMBER!
you can only be assessed
if you have paid your ICB annual
student registration fee.
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A passing grade (‘competent’) is 60% for the overall
course, and you need to get a minimum of 50%
for the final assessment.
If you’re assessed as ‘not yet competent’, you still have
the chance to write one (just one) re-assessment,
which has a pass mark of 60%. You must do this within
12 months of your original final assessment date.
We do recommend that re-assessments are written
ASAP, as subject content will change and it’s your
responsibility to make sure you are aware of what’s
changed. Final assessments are held at ICB-approved
assessment centres around southern Africa. You can find
a list of the centres on www.icb.org.za. Assessments take
place at these centres in February, May, August
and November – see the timetables on pages 30-31
for dates. Most colleges hold assessments
on-site every month. If you are absent for the
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You will be sent a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) for every
ICB subject that you register for an assessment for. It is a folder
which contains important documents like the Administration
Book, which tells you how to complete your PoE. It also contains
important forms which you must fill in and submit.
It is YOUR responsibility to make sure you have a correct
PoE, so ask your college or contact us if you’ve not received any
communication from us within 3-4 weeks of registering for
an ICB assessment, or if any personal details on it are incorrect.
Start working through your PoE right away – use it to guide
your learning. Read through the Administration Book very
carefully and follow the instructions in it.
At the end of your course, ICB assessors will figure out
if you know your stuff or not. We do this via a formal exam
(summative assessment) as well as via exercises, assignments
and practicals (formative assessments) that you’ve done over
the period of your course. All the formative assessment work
must be added to your PoE as you go along. This is proof that
you have done the work and understand the subject material.
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Working
already?
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Recognition for work
experience and prior studies
Perhaps you’ve previously picked up registered qualifications
or part qualifications. Or you’ve got some solid experience
working in a relevant field. Did you know you might be able
to get credit for these towards an ICB qualification? All you
need to do is follow the ICB’s procedure for Recognition
of Prior Learning (RPL).
To apply for RPL you’ll need to submit our relevant form and
pay an RPL administration fee. Send these in along with
your detailed CV and transcripts of any formal registered
qualifications you hold. We’ll review your application and
offer you credits based on subjects you’ve already passed,
or we may ask you to complete a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE),
which we will supply.
If you wish to accept these credits, you will need to pay
another fee to be granted full or conditional exemptions,
and remember: you must be registered with the ICB too.
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Learnerships offer benefits to employees and incentives
to employers. Some students even get their studies subsidised
by their companies. For more information download the PDF
about learnerships from our website – or speak to your boss.
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theory and practical experience. On the theory side, you
undertake the ICB’s usual assessments and compile a regular
PoE - or have your previous learning assessed by us (see ‘Get
credit’ – on the left). On the practical side, you complete
a workplace Portfolio of Evidence (PoE), which is reviewed
by an ICB-registered assessor.
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Find a job via
the ICB
Did you know that you could
ﬁnd your next job via the ICB
website? In association with
Career Junction, South Africa’s most
popular job site, you can search and
apply for financial positions
directly on the ICB’s website.
Check it out at
www.icb.org.za/careers
ICB
“As I continue
my studies with the ICB,
I really have to say that you
are very well organised. I love
the ICB and I will continue my
studies with you until the end.”
bursaries
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Making studying
possible
We know that some of the keenest and most deserving
learners find it difficult to pay for their studies. So the
ICB makes six bursaries available every year, worth
R5,000 each. The best part? Our bursaries do not have
to be repaid – we’d just like recipients to put them
to really good use and study hard!
To be eligible to apply for an ICB bursary, you must
already be studying an ICB programme or qualification
and have a good academic and attendance record.
ICB bursaries are awarded according to academic
merit, financial need and any special circumstances.
They are paid directly to an ICB-accredited institution
and/or other relevant ICB accredited service providers.
HOW TO APPLY
The bursary application form
is available on www.icb.org.za and
the deadline for 2014 applications
is 30 April 2014. Successful applicants
will be contacted by 30 June 2014.
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What if there’s no assessment
centre near where I live? The
ICB arranges assessment venues throughout
southern Africa and a detailed list is available
on www.icb.org.za. If you live and work more
than 200km from an official assessment centre,
you can submit a Private Invigilator Application
to the ICB with the prescribed fee, which will be
considered on an individual basis, taking your
circumstances into account. If a new centre
opens after you’ve submitted your application
we reserve the right to allocate you to it.
When will I receive my PoE?
We’ll send your PoE within 2-3 weeks of
receiving your assessment entry. If you’re doing
classroom based study, we’ll send your PoE
to your college. Correspondence learners will
receive their Portfolios via courier or registered
mail. Please allow a little extra time for delivery.
See Section 2.4 of the Assessment Policy.
I’ve studied similar subjects
to the ICB’s elsewhere and
done a bit of bookkeeping in
my work. Can I get credit for
these if I want to study ICB
courses? Yes, this may be possible.
For more information, check out the ‘Get
credit’ section on page 18 for Recognition
of Prior Learning.
How do I register for assessment?
Correspondence learners must complete the
Assessment Entry form available on
www.icb.org.za and submit it along with the
correct assessment fee to the ICB, indicating the
date you want to sit the assessment. If you’re
doing classroom-based study, you’ll hand these
forms to your college, who will enter your class
as a group. All learners will receive an email
to confirm their assessment entry.
WHAT?
HOW? WHERE?
FAQs
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If, before your assessment date, you realise
you need to postpone your assessment, you can
do this by paying a postponement fee. This must
be done at least two weeks before the start of the
assessment cycle (not two weeks before your assessment
date). If you need to postpone your assessment
because you’re ill on the day, you can apply for a free
postponement (include a doctor’s certificate with
your request), which may be issued at the
ICB’s discretion. See section 5 of the
Assessment Policy.
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IMPORTANT: Only one postponement per
assessment can be requested from the ICB and
your assessment will automatically be moved
to the next scheduled assessment date.
What happens if I am absent
for a re-assessment? If you miss
I entered for an exam but
forgot to say when and where
I want to write my final
assessment. What happens
now? You will be allocated to the next
available date at the venue closest to you.
When are the assessment dates? The ICB has assessments scheduled monthly
for learners studying through face-to-face providers. If studying via correspondence, you need
to preregister for assessments conducted in February, May, August and November. It’s best to register
as soon as possible with the ICB, so that your PoE can be sent to you and to give you enough time
to complete it. Have a look at the assessment schedules on pages 30-31.
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Once
registered, can
I postpone my entry?
your re-assessment, you can’t redo it. You’ll
need to register for the subject again and
start your PoE from scratch.
I submitted my PoE but didn’t
include all my assessments.
Can I submit these later?
No, you need to make 100% sure that
everything is included in your PoE before
you submit it. The ICB cannot accept any
additional materials for marking after
you’ve handed it in.
Do I return each assignment once
I’ve done it? No, you’ll need to add it to
your Portfolio of Evidence. This must be completed
and handed to your invigilator on the day of your
summative assessment.
Can you send me course materials
please? The ICB doesn’t send out course
materials – courses are run by our accredited training
providers and they will send your materials. See our
website for a list of accredited training providers.
When and how do I get my results?
Results are sent out via email by the exam result
release date (see page 31 for these). Results are
never given over the telephone. Results for college
learners are sent to the college and if you’re
studying by correspondence, they’ll be emailed
directly to you (make sure we have your correct
email address!).
How do I become a Commissioner
of Oaths? If you are a current Technical Financial
Accountant or Financial Accountant member of the
ICBA, contact our offices to find out how to become
a Commissioner of Oaths.
How long do ICB courses last?
They range from 6 months to 3 years, depending
on which course you are registered for. Each learning
area (subject) in the course should take about
48 hours of study prior to the assessment being written.
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CPD, RPL, and other TLAs*. Not sure what some of the terms
in this prospectus mean? You’ve come to the right page.
Assessment: A test of your
knowledge, e.g. an exam, marking
of assignments.
Formative assessments:
Tests and assignments.
Bursary: Funds awarded to help
deserving students pay for their
courses. Bursaries do not need
to be repaid.
Learnership: Studying while working
for a company that is an accredited
ICB workplace training provider.
Programme: A learning stream.
Competent: You know your stuff –
you’ve passed your assessment.
Correspondence learning:
Studies done without physical contact
– e.g. via correspondence.
ICB qualification: This is what you
get when you have completed a
course – e.g. a certificate, diploma,
etc. All ICB qualifications are
registered on the South African
National Qualifications Framework.
ICBA designation: Once you’ve
achieved an ICB qualification, you
can apply to join the Institute
of Certified Bookkeepers and
Accountants, which is a professional
body. Once you’re accepted, you will
be able to put letters after your name
that show your professional status.
e.g. Certified Senior Bookkeepers can
put CSBIcba(SA) after their names.
Dissertation: A written thesis, based
on original research.
Learner: Student.
Learning areas: Subjects.
Not yet competent: You haven’t
passed.
PoE / Portfolio of Evidence:
A workbook which a learner fills
with proof of learning and submits
for assessment.
Re-assessment: To rewrite
your exam.
RPL / Recognition of Prior
Learning: Credit for your work
experience or previous studies
elsewhere.
Summative assessment: A written
exam; the final exam for a subject.
(ICB) Training provider: A college
or other educational company that
has been accredited to provide
ICB courses.
(ICB) Workplace training provider:
An employer who has been accredited
to train staff on the practical side
of ICB courses in the workplace.
*Three-letter acronyms!
Face-to-face learning: Studies done
in a classroom environment.
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What the ICB
and ICBA do:
• An organisation that develops
SETA-accredited (FASSET)
qualiﬁcations and registers
them on the National
Qualifications Framework.
• Screens and accredits training providers
(face-to-face and correspondence colleges)
who then offer tuition for ICB qualifications
to learners.
• Conducts and assesses learner
assessments, as an independent examining
body for many of the business qualifications
that FASSET awards.
• Awards NQF-registered qualiﬁcations.
ICBA
• A professional body
for bookkeepers, accountants,
office administrators
and financial managers.
• Recognises ICB and other qualiﬁcations
from people who want to join this body,
and awards designations to paid up members,
e.g. CSBIcba(SA).
• Provides a range of beneﬁts to members,
e.g. annual diaries, tax booklets, discounts
on seminars and workshops, and more.
• Works to promote the professionalism
and reputation of its ﬁeld.
How the ICB and ICBA work for you:
• Choose what you’d like to study from the ICB’s prospectus and
register for it with one of the ICB’s accredited training providers.
• Register with the ICB for your assessments.
• At the end of your ICB course, your assessments will be marked
by the ICB as usual. If you’re assessed as ‘competent’, you will
receive a certificate of completion. Remember that all ICB
qualifications are also registered on the National Qualifications
Framework.
• Once you’ve completed an ICB qualification, the ICB will award
you your qualification Certificate or Diploma (depending on the
qualification completed).
• As the ICB qualifications will be recognised by the ICBA, you
may then apply to join the ICBA as a member, subject to their
membership criteria. This will let you put those all-important
letters (designations) after your name and give you all sorts
of other benefits associated with being a member of
a professional body.
Discounted ICBA membership
for ICB students
The ICBA is offering a BIG discount on a year’s professional body
membership to students who are already registered with the ICB.
Instead of their regular R430 annual fee for student membership,
you pay:
• R110 if you are not yet qualified.
• R180 if you already hold an ICBA-recognised qualification,
are studying with the ICB, and meet the ICBA’s criteria.
If you are already a registered student with the ICB, you can take
advantage of this offer. Quote your ICB student number on your
ICBA membership application form to get this discount.
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Where to study
Academy Training Group
011 394 1383
www.academytraining.co.za
Cornway Training
& Placement Centre
021 424 1230 / 1
www.cornwaytraining.co.za
CTU Training Solutions
0861 100 395
www.ctutraining.co.za
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tons of choic
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– over 500 lo
cations!
Intec 0800 012 311
www.intec.edu.za
Jesua Consultants
0861 537 822
www.JesuaC.co.za
Amadi
011 312 3774
www.amadiafrica.com
Damelin
0860 326 354
www.damelin.co.za
Boston City Campus
& Business College
011 551 2000
www.boston.co.za
KIB College (Pty) Ltd
031 584 6400 www.kib.co.za
Damlin
correspondance
Damelin Correspondence College
0860 61 61 61
www.dcc.edu.za
Leap Skills Development Institute
0861 555 327
www.leapinstitute.co.za
MSC Business
College
0860 672 265
www.msccollege.co.za
Oxbridge Academy
021 110 0200
www.oxbridgeacademy.co.za
Private College
of Accounting
021 827 1975
www.pcollege.co.za
Qualitas Career Academy
- Bloemfontein
051 447 2034 / 5412
www.QualitasWorld.co.za
Namibia
BSW Business Solutions
Tel: 061 231 369
www.bsw.com.na
College SA
0800 21 23 22
www.collegesa.co.za
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IBTC
0861 111 411
www.ibtc.co.za
Instructability
011 422 5385
www.instruct.co.za
The Learning Group
0801 12 12 12
www.learninggroup.co.za
Milpark
011 718 4000 /
021 673 9100
www.milpark.ac.za
Qualitas Career Academy
- Garden Route
044 873 5789
www.QualitasWorld.co.za
Qualitas Career Academy
- Vaal 016 932 4499
www.qualitasvaal.co.za
ICB courses are available at the following accredited training providers in southern
Africa. Please check our website for their contact details and information about where
they are located, as some have several regional centres.
Correspondence
Traditional education, Modern delivery.
SACOB South African
College of Business
0861 07 22 62
www.sacob.com
Skills Academy
0800 040 040
www.skillsacademy.co.za
UniCollege West Rand
011 955 5326
www.unicollege.co.za
Unigrad College
013 755 3503
www.unigradlowveld.co.za
Varsity College
021 685 7554
www.varsitycollege.co.za
Academy of York
Aldes Training Academy
Apollo Technical College
Award Training
BBN Consultants
Berea Technical College
Better Best Educational Projects
Bhukulani Umusa Trading and Projects
Billionaire’s Academy Business Training
BSW Correspondence - Namibia
Central College of Business
& Computer Studies
Centre for Positive Care
Certified Business Management Institute
Correspondence Training Academy
Court Campus - Correspondence
Dam Technical College
Damelin Correspondence Group
DMBC Consulting
DSDC College of SA
Educampus - SA
Extreme 24 Education & Training Serv
Fernwood Business College
Harmony College
Hatfield Tuition & Skills
Development Centre
Institute for Focused Development
Instructability
International Business Training College
Intec College
IQAcademy
Jesua Consultants
KZ Computer Academy
Latitude Varsity
LearnEx-Gratia
Lite Campus
MANCOSA
Marapong Business School
Maritime & Skills College
MCD Training Centre
Menlyn Technical College
Mokopane Red Cross Society
Monitronic Success College
MPC College
MSC College Correspondence Group
Open College (SA Inst of Adv Edu)
Oxbridge Academy
Quality Management for Industry
Regenesys
Regent Business School
SA College of Home Study
SA Learning Group
Sandton Technical College
Skills Academy
South African College of Business
South African German Training
Services
Stellenbosch Technology Institute
Synergy Human Resources
Teccom Training College
The Boardroom Institute
The Business Zone Training Academy
The Learning Group
Thobologo Trading Enterprises
True Image College
UNISA
Victory Training College
Xynamix Training and Consulting
Face-to-face
AA & Associates (Micro 3 Strategy)
Academy Institute of Computers
Academy of Accounting and Tax
Academy of Business & Computer
Studies - Durban
Academy of Business & Computer
Studies - East London
Academy of Business & Computer
Studies - Johannesburg
Academy of Business & Computer
Studies - Pretoria
Academy Training Group
Advisor Progressive College
- Middelburg
Advisor Progressive College
- Rustenburg
Advisor Progressive College
- Witbank
Afedile M Learning Centre
African Institute of Management
Sciences
Afrimat College
AGB Mathe Business Services
AMADI
AMCO Training Providers
Amitek Business College
Atcor
ATTI - Bloemfontein
ATTI - Kimberley
ATTI - Nelspruit
ATTI - Polokwane
Aum I.T. Solutions
Batho Fela Consulting
BDCE
Believers Care Society
Belmor College
Besek College
Birnam Business College
Bohumi Business College
Boland FET College
- Caledon Campus
Boland FET College
- Paarl Campus
Boland FET College
- Stellenbosch Campus
Boland FET College - Strand Campus
Boland FET College - Worcester Campus
Boston School of Finance - Alberton
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Boston School of Finance - Arcadia
Boston School of Finance - Bedfordview
Boston School of Finance - Bellville
Boston School of Finance - Benoni
Boston School of Finance - Bloemfontein
Boston School of Finance - Botswana
Boston School of Finance - Braamfontein
Boston School of Finance - Cape Town
Boston School of Finance - Durban City
Boston School of Finance - East London
Boston School of Finance - Gaborone
Boston School of Finance - George
Boston School of Finance - Germiston
Boston School of Finance
- Johannesburg City
Boston School of Finance
- Kempton Park
Boston School of Finance - Kimberley
Boston School of Finance - Klerksdorp
Boston School of Finance - Krugersdorp
Boston School of Finance - Ladysmith
Boston School of Finance
- Maponya Mall Soweto
Boston School of Finance - Mbabane
Boston School of Finance - Nelspruit
Boston School of Finance - Newcastle
Boston School of Finance - Orchards
Boston School of Finance - Paarl
Boston School of Finance
- Port Elizabeth
Boston School of Finance
- Pietermaritzburg
Boston School of Finance - Pinetown
Boston School of Finance - Polokwane
Boston School of Finance
- Port Shepstone
Boston School of Finance
- Potchefstroom
Boston School of Finance - Pretoria
Boston School of Finance - Queenstown
Boston School of Finance - Randburg
Boston School of Finance - Richards Bay
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Boston School of Finance - Roodepoort
Boston School of Finance - Rustenburg
Boston School of Finance - Sandton
Boston School of Finance
- Somerset West
Boston School of Finance - Springs
Boston School of Finance - Stanger
Boston School of Finance - Tshaneni
Boston School of Finance - Tzaneen
Boston School of Finance
- Umhlanga Rocks
Boston School of Finance - Umtata
Boston School of Finance - Vereeniging
Boston School of Finance - Welkom
Boston School of Finance - Witbank
Brits Education and Training College
Brooklyn City College
BSI College
BSW Business Solutions - Namibia
Business Education School of Training
Cape Learning Institute
Capsicum Culinary Studio
Careers 2000 - Chatsworth
Careers 2000 - Phoenix
CAT College
Centurion Academy
Centurion Academy - Rustenburg
Centurion Academy - Wilkoppies
Centurion Academy - Witbank
CharterQuest Financial Training Institute
Churchil Resource College
College Campus - Auckland Park
College Campus - Vega Pretoria
College of Cape Town
Coltech Skills Training College
- Cape Town
Coltech Skills Training College
- Wynberg
Columbus Commercial College
Cornway Training & Placement Center
Court Campus
Cresta Vaal College
CTU Career Campus - Auckland Park
CTU Career Campus - Bloemfontein
CTU Career Campus - Boksburg
CTU Career Campus - Cape Town
CTU Career Campus - Durban
CTU Career Campus - Nelspruit
CTU Career Campus - Polokwane
CTU Career Campus - Port Elizabeth
CTU Career Campus - Potchefstroom
CTU Career Campus - Pretoria
CTU Career Campus - Randburg
CTU Career Campus - Roodepoort
CTU Career Campus - Stellenbosch
CTU Career Campus - Vereeniging
Damelin Benoni
Damelin Boksburg
Damelin Braamfontein
Damelin Bramley
Damelin Cape Town City
Damelin Centurion
Damelin Durban City
Damelin East London City Campus
Damelin Menlyn
Damelin Mowbray
Damelin Pietermaritzburg
Damelin Port Elizabeth
Damelin Pretoria City
Damelin Randburg
Damelin Secunda
Damelin Vaal
Damelin Westridge
Danie Rothman Accountants
DCC Campus Further Education Institute
Dean Institute of Learning
Dee’s Training
Definitive Training Solutions
Delcom Training
Durban Institute of Skills Training
Durban Institute of Technology
East London Management Institute
Eastcape Midlands College
Business Unit
Educampus - SA
Elangeni FET College
ELB Management Consultants
Elgin Learning Foundation
Emeritus Business College
ETASA
Evander Technologies
Ezone Training Institute
Fadimeha Consulting Services
Falcon Business Institute
False Bay FET College - Fish Hoek
False Bay FET College - Khayelitsha
False Bay FET College - Mitchells Plain
False Bay FET College - Muizenberg
Fernwood Business College
FIMCORP Consulting
Flavius Mareka FET College
FPhiri Financial Consultants
Gateway City College
Golden Step Campus
Goldfields FET College
Grant Cooper Training
Hartland Training & Development Centre
Headstart Training
Hospitality and Commercial College
HYM Consulting
ICollege - Benoni
ICollege - Bloemfontein
ICollege - Braamfontein
ICollege - Cape Town
ICollege - Durban
ICollege - East London
ICollege - Hammanskraal
ICollege - Hazyview
ICollege - Kingwilliamstown
ICollege - Mafikeng
ICollege - Nelspruit
ICollege - Phutatijaba
ICollege - Polokwane
ICollege - Pretoria
ICollege - Queenstown
ICollege - Rustenburg
ICollege - Thohoyandou
ICollege - Tzaneen
ICollege - Vereeniging
Incredible Skills
Innovatus FET College
Institute for Career Management
Institute for Focused Development
Institute for Quality: Edu & Training
Institute of Information Technology
Institute of Open Learning
Instructability
Intergest South Africa
International Business Training College
International Management Training
Centre (IMTC)
International Protocol Consultants
Intuition College
IT Careers
Jaylee Financial & Advisory Services
Jeppe College - Bloemfontein
Jeppe College - Johannesburg
Jeppe College - Polokwane
Jeppe College - Pretoria
Jeppe College - Vereeniging
Jintek Varsity College
Kayoba Financial Consulting
KeySkil Consult
KIB College
Kings & Queens College
Kingsbridge College
Kingsway College of Computing
& Business Studies
Kwazulu Natal Technical College
Lapaba Education
Latitude Varsity
Leap Skills Development Institute
Lemays Training Centre
Life Skills Facilitators
Lite Campus
LTT Murunwa Private School
Majuba FET College
Maluti FET College
Management & Leadership Academy
MBS Accounting Services
Milpark Business School
Mmaseala Business Academy
Mollo Training
Mona SS
Monash Technology Institute
Monitronic Success College
Morningside College
Motheo FET College
MSC Business College - Alice
MSC Business College - Bellville
MSC Business College - Benoni
MSC Business College - Braamfontein
MSC Business College - East London
MSC Business College - Kempton Park
MSC Business College
- Kingwilliamstown
MSC Business College - Klerksdorp
MSC Business College - Lichtenburg
MSC Business College - Louis Trichardt
MSC Business College - Middelburg
MSC Business College - Midrand
MSC Business College - Mthatha
MSC Business College - Nelspruit
MSC Business College - Newcastle
MSC Business College - Polokwane
MSC Business College - Port Elizabeth
MSC Business College - Pretoria
MSC Business College - Queenstown
MSC Business College - Rustenburg
MSC Business College - Uitenhage
MSC Business College - Witbank
Musa Business College
Ndivho Financial Training
Northern Cape Urban FET College
Northlink College
Optimum Learning Technologies
Oval Institute of Further Education
Overcomers Training College
Patnet Training College
PC Training & Business College
People Learning Challenges
Phucula Trading
Pinnacle Business College
Port Elizabeth FET College
Preferred Solutions
Pretoria Technical College
Private College of Accounting
QBit Group
Qualitas Career Academy
- Bloemfontein
Qualitas Career Academy - George
Qualitas Career Academy - Kimberley
Qualitas Career Academy - Vaal
Rand Eminence Business Solutions
RAU Technology Institute
Remnant Group
Ressuct Centre for Skills
& Human Development
Rhodes Technical College
Rorisa Training
Rosebank College - Benoni
Rosebank College - Braamfontein
Rosebank College - Cape Town
Rosebank College - Durban
Rosebank College - Pretoria
RSN College of Accounting & Business
S & T School of Accounting Technicians
SA Academy of Applied Competence
SA College of Business & Technology
SAB&T ACC-IT Accounting
and IT Academy
SAIMET
Sanamik
Savanna College
Sedco College
Setlhako SA Komeke Trading
This list is correct at time of printing in October 2013.
Things do change, so please refer to our website for the most up to date information.
Sibuyi PE’s Accounting, Tax
and Management Services
Sinakho Chartered Accountants Inc
Siyanqoba Seminars
SMP Business School
Softline Pastel
South African German Training
Services
Spectrium
Spikenard Training Institute
St Anthonys Education Centre
Summat Training Institute
Taxco Training
The True North
TKL Consulting & Investments
Tshwane Academy of Technology
Tshwane College of Commerce
& Computer Studies
Tshwane North FET College
UniCollege
Unigrad
Unischool
United City College
Varsity College - Cape Town
Varsity College - Durban North
Varsity College - Midrand
Varsity College - Pietermaritzburg
Varsity College - Port Elizabeth
Varsity College - Pretoria
Varsity College - Sandton
Varsity College - Westville
Walter Sisulu University Enterprise
Development Centre
Welkom City College
West Coast FET College - Atlantis
West Coast FET College - Malmesbury
Workplace Integrated Training
Solutions
ZN Training & Consulting
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The process going forward
Your next steps depend on whether you choose to study
at a college (full-time, part-time or video studies) or as a private
learner, via correspondence.
Classroom study route:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Choose a
college from
the huge
accredited
provider
listing on
our website
The college
advises
you on
registration,
courses and
workload
They register
you and help
you decide
which
assessments
to sit
You pay
your college
fee and ICB
registration
and
assessment
fees to the
college
The ICB
confirms
your
registration
and selected
learning
areas
You receive
your
Portfolio of
Evidence
(PoE) from
the ICB via
your college
Classes
begin, your
college
provides you
with study
materials
- and
you start
compiling
your PoE
At the final
assessment
you also
hand in
your
completed
PoE
Your college
sends your
completed
PoE to the
ICB for
assessment
The ICB
sends your
college your
results and
certificate if
you’ve been
assessed as
‘competent’.
Private / correspondence study route:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Choose a
college from
the huge
accredited
provider
listing on
our website
The
college
advises
you on
registration,
courses
and
workload
You pay
your college
fees to the
college
You pay
your ICB
registration
and
assessment
fees to the
ICB by the
applicable
closing dates
You preregister
for your
assessments,
which
happen in
February,
May,
August and
November
You receive
your
Portfolio of
Evidence
(PoE)
from the ICB
The college
will provide
your study
materials
You start
compiling
your PoE
independently, at your
own pace
When
you write
your final
assessment
you also
hand in your
completed
PoE to the
invigilator
The ICB
sends you
your final
results and
issues a
certificate if
you’ve been
assessed as
‘competent’.
received
It is your responsibility to make sure you have
n 2-3 weeks of receiving your
your Portfolio of Evidence. We’ll send it withi
time for delivery). If you have
assessment entry (please allow a little extra
ICB know.
not received it, please let your college or the
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ICB Fees
2014
The
small
print
Registration fees
Annual student registration fee (no member benefits)
R 320
Assessment fees
Assessment fee per subject/learning areas (all qualifications)
Re-assessment fee per subject/learning areas (all qualifications)
Assessment postponement fee per subject/learning area
Assessment late entry fee per subject/learning area
Assessment re-mark and report fee per subject/learning area
Private invigilator admin fee (prior approval required)
Duplicate transcript of results
Certificate re-print
R 595
R 400
R 350
R 450
R 850
R 950
R 100
R 200
Policies & procedures
In financial circles, we’re all familiar with the
‘small print’. Here’s a word on ours: If you’ve
decided to go for it – to study with the ICB –
we suggest you take some time to familiarise
yourself with the Policies & Procedures relating
to ICB courses and assessments.
Our P&Ps are regularly updated and can always
be downloaded from www.icb.org.za, or obtained
from our head office – see the back cover for details.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) / exemption fees
RPL/Exemption application fee
RPL/Exemption fee per subject accredited prior learning /
qualification (no PoE required)
RPL PoE fee per subject (PoE to be completed)
R 400
R 360
R 900
Some online resources
Providers
Annual accreditation renewal fee
Workplace provider accreditation fee
Training provider accreditation fee
Admin fee for accreditation changes (i.e. scopes, entity names,
status, etc.)
R 1,000
R 6,000
R 6,500
R 500
Learnerships - Workplace PoE assessments
National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management
National Certificate: Bookkeeping
Certificate: Office Administration
FETC: Bookkeeping
National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting
Take
note:
Worth bookmarking
R 700
R 700
R 700
R 900
R 1,100
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www.iab.org.uk
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www.cimaglobal.com
www.pastelpayroll.co.za
www.findanaccountant.co.za
www.accaglobal.com
www.icb.org.za
www.icba.org.za
www.nqf.org.za
www.pastel.co.za
www.fasset.org.za
www.thesait.org.za
www.icsa.co.za
There is a compulsory annual student registration fee. In order to receive your PoE or be entered for exams, you must have sent
your assessment entry form and fee to the ICB - either directly or through your college. (Only correspondence learners will send
fees directly to the ICB.) If you cancel or don’t show up for a scheduled assessment, fees can’t be refunded. Assessment for learning
areas can be postponed once only to the next available assessment date, if we have received your postponement fee (two weeks
before the assessment would take place). Incorrectly completed forms or insufficient fees will result in assessment applications not
being accepted. Fees may change without prior notice. Fees listed include 14% VAT for SA and bank charges for payments from other
countries. Bank details for payments: The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, First National Bank, Rondebosch, Branch code 201509,
account no. 502 6241 8757. Please use your ICB student number or your South African ID number as your payment reference.
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Assessment
timetables
4
201
Big dates!
These dates will be important to you – they’re when
you’ll write your final assessments and submit your Portfolio of Evidence.
Be sure to enter for each assessment by the closing date.
Timetable
ENTRY CLOSING
ASSESSMENT DATES NEW AND
DATE
REASSESSMENTS
Sat
Assessment timetable for
accredited colleges
For Accounting Programme L3 to L5 only (the
following subjects only: JBTB, BUSL, JBPR, JBCB,
SBFS, SBCM, TFIT, BLAC). All dates are in 2014
unless indicated.
These dates apply only to learners who are
studying the Accounting Programme Levels
3-5 full- or part-time through colleges.
Correspondence / private learners and anyone
following the Accounting Programme Level 6,
Office Management or Financial Management for
Entrepreneurs Programmes should refer
to Timetable B.
IMPORTAN
T!
Please doub
le check wit
h
yo
ur
college that
they will be
offering an
assessment
for the subje
ct you
want to write
on these dat
es.
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LAST DATE FOR
PoE RECEIVED
POSTPONEMENT BY ICB
RESULTS
RELEASED
BY ICB
18 Jan
Sun 15 Dec 2013
Fri 03 Jan
Fri
24 Jan
Mon 20 Jan
Sun 15 Dec 2013
Fri 03 Jan
Fri
24 Jan
Fri 14 Mar
Sat
08 Feb
Wed 15 Jan
Fri 24 Jan
Fri
14 Feb
Fri 04 Apr
Mon 10 Feb
Wed 15 Jan
Fri 24 Jan
Fri
14 Feb
Fri 04 Apr
Sat
08 Mar
Sat
15 Feb
Fri 21 Feb
Fri
14 Mar
Fri 02 May
Mon 10 Mar
Sat
15 Feb
Fri 21 Feb
Fri
14 Mar
Fri 02 May
Sat
Fri 14 Mar
12 Apr
Sat
15 Mar
Fri 28 Mar
Thurs 17 Apr
Fri 05 Jun
Mon 14 Apr
Sat
15 Mar
Fri 28 Mar
Thurs 17 Apr
Fri 05 Jun
Sat
Tues 15 Apr
Fri 25 Apr
Fri
Fri 04 Jul
10 May
16 May
Mon 12 May
Tues 15 Apr
Fri 25 Apr
Fri
16 May
Fri 04 Jul
Sat
07 Jun
Thurs 15 May
Fri 23 May
Fri
13 Jun
Fri 01 Aug
Mon 09 Jun
Thurs 15 May
Fri 23 May
Fri
13 Jun
Fri 01 Aug
Sat
12 Jul
Sun 15 Jun
Fri 27 Jun
Fri
18 Jul
Fri 05 Sep
Mon 14 Jul
Sun 15 Jun
Fri 27 Jun
Fri
18 Jul
Fri 05 Sep
Sat
16 Aug
Tues 15 Jul
Fri 01 Aug
Fri
22 Aug
Fri 10 Oct
Mon 18 Aug
Tues 15 Jul
Fri 01 Aug
Fri
22 Aug
Fri 10 Oct
Sat
13 Sep
Fri
15 Aug
Fri 29 Aug
Fri
19 Sep
Fri 07 Nov
Mon 15 Sep
Fri
15 Aug
Fri 29 Aug
Fri
19 Sep
Fri 07 Nov
Sat
18 Oct
Mon 15 Sep
Fri 03 Oct
Fri
24 Oct
Fri 12 Dec
Mon 20 Oct
Mon 15 Sep
Fri 03 Oct
Fri
24 Oct
Fri 12 Dec
Sat
08 Nov
Wed 15 Oct
Fri 24 Oct
Fri
14 Nov
Fri 9 Jan 2015
Mon 10 Nov
Wed 15 Oct
Fri 24 Oct
Fri
14 Nov
Fri 9 Jan 2015
Sat
06 Dec
Sat
15 Nov
Fri 21 Nov
Fri
12 Dec
Fri 30 Jan 2015
Mon 08 Dec
Sat
15 Nov
Fri 21 Nov
Fri
12 Dec
Fri 30 Jan 2015
accepted at the discretion
reserves the right to cancel any
are received at the ICB’s offices
latest, updated
results will be given
of ICB Management and late
assessment at its own discretion.
by their due dates.
timetables.
over the phone.
entry fees will be levied.
10 - 13 Feb 2014 31 Dec 2013 24 Jan 2014
04 Apr 2014
12 - 15 May 2014 31 Mar 2014 25 Apr 2014
04 Jul 2014
18 - 21 Aug 2014 30 Jun 2014 01 Aug 2014
10 Oct 2014
10 - 13 Nov 2014 30 Sep 2014 24 Oct 2014
09 Jan 2015
11 Nov
19 Aug
11 Feb
13 May
Senior Bookkeeper:
Financial Statements
Office Communication
Office Admin:
Marketing Management
and Public Relations
Office Admin: Human
Resource Management and
Labour Relations
Essential Business Finance
Junior Bookkeeper: Payroll
and Monthly SARS Returns
Senior Bookkeeper: Cost
and Management Accounting
Office Admin: Business and
Office Administration 1
Office Admin: Business and Office
Administration 2
Office Manager: Business and
Office Administration 3
Public Accounting Administration
12 Nov
20 Aug
12 Feb
Junior Bookkeeper:
Computerised Bookkeeping
Technical Financial Accountant:
Income Tax Returns
Financial Accountant:
Corporate Strategy
Office Admin: Economics
Office Admin: Bookkeeping
Management
13 Nov
Closing dates Last day for
Results
postponement release date
13H00 - 16H30
Junior Bookkeeper:
Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
Technical Public Accounting
21 Aug
Exam dates
14 May
Some colleges will offer these dates
for the Office Management and Financial Management
for Entrepreneurs Programmes too (please double-check
the dates with your college as not all colleges
will run every assessment).
09H00 - 12H30
Financial Accountant:
Financial Reporting and
Regulatory Framework
13 Feb
This timetable is primarily for correspondence /
private learners who are studying any of the
ICB’s four programmes and all learners following
the ﬁnal four learning areas in the Accounting
Programme’s Level 6 qualiﬁcation.
15 May
For Accounting, Public Sector Accounting, Office
Management and Financial Management for
Entrepreneurs Programmes.
Tuesday
Assessment timetable for
correspondence learners (ICB
venues and FET colleges)
Wednesday
B
Thursday
Timetable
10 Nov
Late entries will only be
electronically and no
18 Aug
Results will be released
website for the
10 Feb
Please refer to our
due date on condition that PoEs
12 May
Results will be released on the
subject to change and the ICB
Monday
These assessment timetables are
Business Literacy
Technical Financial
Accountant: Business Law
and Accounting Control
Financial Accountant:
Management Accounting
and Control Systems
Financial Accountant: Accounting
Theory & Practice (Dissertation to
be submitted)
Office Admin: Cost &
Management Accounting
Office Admin: Business Law
& Administrative Practice
Financial Accounting
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Physical address:
Main number 021 659 1300
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(not for postal enquiries or submissions)
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Student enquiries 021 659 1310
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Postal address:
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