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Drop those shoulders. Let the worry lines fade. Smile. Because this is your chance for a career that’ll give you stability, stimulation and growth. A career that opens doors in almost every sector of the economy. A career that could see you being in high demand – even during economic cycles when just staying employed is achievement enough for some.

Financial qualifications are no longer ‘just for university graduates’. Times have changed and tuition has evolved. And financial literacy is a scarce skill. So whether you’ve just left school or are already working, you can study towards an internationally recognised ICB certification and become a financial accountant, an office manager or learn how to manage the finances of a small business.

Whether it’s a recession or boom time, you want to be

INDIspeNsABLe3 Let us introduce ourselves

4 Accredited qualifications

5 The ICB’s four certification programmes

6 Accounting Certification Programme

8 Public Sector Accounting Certification Programme

10 Office Management Certification Programme

12 Financial Management for Entrepreneurs Certification Programme

14 Study options

15 What our students say

16 Coursework, exams and assessment

17 What’s a Portfolio of Evidence?

18 Get credit: Recognition of Prior Learning

18 Learnerships

19 Find a job with the ICB

19 ICB bursaries

20 Frequently-asked questions

21 Glossary of terms

22 2013 assessment timetables

24 Make a name for yourself: Professional body membership

25 ICB membership

26 Designations vs qualifications

27 Where to study

30 The process going forward

31 ICB fees

31 Policies and procedures

31 Online resources

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We’ve been around for a while – since 1931 in fact. Which means you can trust

that we know what’s what in this industry. For 82 years we have been improving and

maintaining the quality of bookkeeping, accounting, office administration and

financial management training and qualifications in southern Africa.

We have also built up the credibility and reputation of these fields.

As a Quality Assurance Partner (QAP) of the Sector Education and Training Authority

for Finance, Accounting, Management Consulting and other Financial Services

(FASSET), the ICB is an external assessment (examining) body for many of the business

qualifications that FASSET awards.

you cAN stuDy IcB courses At over 400 trAININg sItes

We Assess over 35,000 LeArNer AssessmeNts every yeAr

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ICB graduates are recognised by:

• TheInternationalAssociationofBookkeepers(IAB)

• TheInternationalAssociationofAccountingProfessionals(IAAP)

• TheSouthernAfricanInstituteforBusinessAccountants(SAIBA)

• TheSouthAfricanInstituteofTaxPractitioners(SAIT)

• TheAssociationofCharteredCertifiedAccountants(ACCA)

• CharteredSecretariesSouthernAfrica(CSSA)

• …andtheCharteredInstituteofManagement

Accountants (CIMA).

If you graduate through the ICB’s Accounting Certification Programme (ACP) you can study further to become a chartered certified accountant, through the ACCA. You could also become a management accountant through CIMA or a company secretary through CSSA. When you graduate from our NQF Level 6 qualification, you can apply to SAIBA for registration as an Accounting Officer for Close Corporations.

We also work closely with Pastel Accounting and Pastel Payroll, whose universally popular software is available as a free demo version to learners registered for the Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns course during 2013 (while stocks last).

AccreDIteD QuALIfIcAtIoNsRecognised locally and worldwide

SOUTHERN AFRICAN

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Perfect if you want to offer indispensable bookkeeping

and accounting skills, or become a certified accountant someday.

This is the course to study if you want to work in finance

and administration in government or municipalities.

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Ideal if you are interested in learning a little bookkeeping,

and a lot of all-round office knowledge.

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Just the ticket if you want to learn a bit about finances

and how these can contribute to a small business’s stability

and success.

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certIfIeD fINANcIAL AccouNtANt

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certIfIeD techNIcAL fINANcIAL AccouNtANt

certIfIeD JuNIor Bookkeeper

CTFAIcb(SA)National Diploma:

Technical Financial Accounting NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 36213)

CFAlcb(SA)National Diploma:

Financial Accounting NQF L6 (SAQA ID: 20366)

certIfIeD seNIor Bookkeeper

CSBIcb(SA)Further Education and Training Certificate:

Bookkeeping NQF L4 (SAQA ID: 58376)

CJBIcb(SA)National Certificate:

Bookkeeping NQF L3 (SAQA ID: 58375)

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Are you...?running a small business?

juggling the finances of a growing company?

considering starting a business of your own someday?

known to have a good head for numbers?

aiming to be employed in a finance department?

thinking of opening your own bookkeeping practice one day?

coNsIDer the AccouNtINgcertIfIcAtIoN progrAmme (Acp)The ACP’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 Certified Junior Bookkeeper and then work your way up through other levels to the ultimate qualification of Certified Financial Accountant.

If you’re keen to go even further you can choose to do the following:

• 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

• Become a chartered secretary through CSSA

• Apply to become an accounting officer through SAIBA.

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LeArNINg AreAs/suBJects

WhAt you’LL Be ABLe to Do

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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.

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 Certified Accountant and Registered Auditor; have a thorough knowledge of accounting theory and practice, corporate strategy and regulatory frameworks.

Business Literacy

Computerised Bookkeeping

Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns

Bookkeeping to Trial Balance

• Grade 10 (Std 8) or equivalent.

• No prior accounting knowledge needed.

• You must be at least 16 years of age.

• Successful completion of the previous learning areas (1-4) – or be a qualified Certified Junior Bookkeeper.

• Grade 11 (Std 9) or equivalent.

• Successful completion of the previous learning areas (1-6) – or be a qualified Certified Senior Bookkeeper.

• Grade 12 (Std 10) or equivalent - with accounting as a subject.

• Successful completion of the previous learning areas (1-8) – or be a qualified Certified Technical Financial Accountant.

• National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting NQF L5 - or equivalent.

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Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks Management Accounting Control SystemsCorporate Strategy

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Accounting Technician, Certified 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.

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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CPAAIcb(SA)National Certificate: Public Sector

AccountingNQF L4 (SAQA ID: 20352)

certIfIeD techNIcAL puBLIc AccouNtANt

CTPAIcb(SA)Diploma: Public Sector Accounting

NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 20353)

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If you’re registered for Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns, you’ll receive a FREE demo version of Pastel Accounting and Pastel Payroll (while stocks last). This software automates many bookkeeping tasks and will save you loads of time. When you’re ready to activate the full version, you can get a discount on it by quoting an ICB code.

Accounting Officers: Hot commodities!

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 Certified 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).

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Are you...?keen to serve your community?

interested in helping your municipality / local government run smoothly?

already working in government and want to switch to finance?

considering getting a job in the public sector?

known to have a good head for numbers?

This programme consists of eight subjects, but you can get your first qualification (Certified Public Accounts Administrator) after completing just four. Build on these first four subjects with the remaining four and you’ll qualify as a Certified Technical Public Accountant.

If you’d then like to take your studies even further, you can switch to the ICB’s Accounting Certification Programme by completing just one or two extra subjects.

•CertifiedPublicAccountsAdministrators can become Certified Junior Bookkeepers by completing the Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns course.

•CertifiedTechnicalPublicAccountantscan become Certified Technical Financial Accountants just by completing the Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns course and Income Tax Returns course.

coNsIDer the puBLIc sector AccouNtINg certIfIcAtIoN progrAmme (psAcp)

• Grade 11, NQF 3 or equivalent.

• You must be at least 16 years of age.

• No prior accounting knowledge needed.

• National Certificate: Public Sector Accounting, which consists of the previous 4 learning areas.

Business Law and Accounting ControlTechnical Public AccountingCost and Management AccountingFinancial Statements

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Administer public accounts. Help improve public sector financial management by adding value, efficiency and productivity to government departments.

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certIfIeD JuNIor offIce ADmINIstrAtor

CJOAIcb(SA)Certificate: Office Administration

NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 23618)

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CSOAlcb(SA)Higher Certificate: Office Administration

NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 23619)

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COMlcb(SA)Diploma: Office Administration

NQF L6 (SAQA ID: 35958)

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a place for motivation,

Through you

I’ve discovered excellence,

Through you

I’ve discovered growth,

To grow from

hope to action

through knowledge.”

Myekeni Makeleni

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Are you...?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?

As you work your way through the OMCP’s 12 learning areas (subjects), you’ll move up from Certified Junior Office Administrator to Certified 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.

coNsIDer the offIce mANAgemeNt certIfIcAtIoN progrAmme (omcp)

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.

• No prior accounting knowledge needed.

• Certificate: Office Administration NQF L5, which consists of the previous 6 learning areas.

• Higher Certificate: Office Administration, which consists of the previous 9 learning areas.

EconomicsHuman Resources Management and Labour RelationsBusiness and Office Administration 2

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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.

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4“The ICB is helping me keep

ahead of the game by continually

educating through courses,

booklets, newsletters and

seminars. Studying through the

ICB is the best thing that could

ever have happened to me.

The ICB provides flexible

study options as well as

very relevant, hands on,

course material. Their

courses are registered

with SAQA and the ICB is

internationally recognised,

so if you have dreams

of spreading your

wings, this is

the way to go!

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National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management NQF L4 (SAQA ID 48736)

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Please note that this course was previously

called the Business Financial Management

Certification Programme

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Are you...?a small business owner or opening a small business?

determined to help a small business grow and increase profits?

driven to run your company’s operations economically?

looking to understand how finances influence a small business’s success?

keen to improve your small business’s

chances of securing loans and finance?

The FMECP encompasses three learning areas (subjects) that lead you to becoming a Certified Small Business Financial Manager.

Maybe you’ve started a business already, or are planning to soon, to contribute to the economy and create jobs.

Or perhaps your partner runs a business and you’d like to support him or her in it.

If you have entrepreneurial plans but need financial knowledge, the ICB’s Financial Management for Entrepreneurs programme is perfect for you.

Because when it comes down to it, your business is all about the bottom line.

coNsIDer the fINANcIAL mANAgemeNt for eNtrepreNeurs certIfIcAtIoN progrAmme (fmecp)

Business Literacy

Computerised Bookkeeping

Essential Business Finance

• Grade 11 (Std 9), NQF L3 or an equivalent.

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You might be a new learner ready to hit the books 24/7. Perhaps you’re a working mom with a tiny tot, lots of ambition but very little time. Maybe

you want to qualify in six months – or you’re working to a secret five

year plan. Via ICB-accredited tuition providers, you can study in the way

that best suits your needs. If only everything in life was so flexible.

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Full time at a college of your choice. This is the fastest way to move into, forward or laterally within the job market. Most school leavers opt for this route, because they aren’t yet working or tied down with too many commitments (lucky them!).

Part time at a college of your choice – after hours, with 4 hours’ face-to-face time per week. Perhaps you’re already employed, but looking to upskill and increase your job security – or even change jobs. It’s never too late and part time studies can really widen your options.

Video studies are an option at certain colleges. You can set your own tuition times, and watch recorded lectures that you simply pre-book at your college. This is a good option if you’re juggling lots of commitments and can’t make scheduled, fixed classes.

Correspondence from home (a good option if you do have a tiny tot). This is the most flexible and affordable route and allows you to complete ICB studies at your own pace. You simply register with a correspondence college, which then sends 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.

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With any of these study options, you have access to valuable online

tutoring or telephone support from your college as well.

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WhAt our stuDeNts sAy

“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.

Emmanuel

“I started with ICB by doing

my Junior Bookkeeping up to

Senior Bookkeeping. Today, I’m

a qualified Senior Bookkeeper.

I am currently working for a

medium to large rated company,

have my own car, and a business.

I am even able to do my own

business’s books, thanks to ICB.

I’m now studying towards

my Technical Financial

Accountant Diploma and

am aiming for much greater

heights. Studying through ICB

is very simple, convenient,

efficient and most

of all, affordable.

And the study

material is so easy

to understand.

Phumzile

We didn’t make these up!

These are real comments from real ICB students.

Visit our website for more, and for loads of inspiring

success stories.

“Receiving my Junior and

Senior Bookkeeper

qualifications was

very rewarding. It’s

a fact that you reap

what you sow. It’s

my ambition to be a

qualified accountant

and run my own

business in the future - with

the help of the ICB. Locally

essential. Internationally

recognised. It’s worth it!

I did it and so can you!

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mAkINg the grADeSo how are you assessed as an ICB learner?

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 assignments given to you as well as the tests you take in it. Your PoE is complete when your final assessment is added to it at the end of your course.

When you sit down to write your final assessment – which counts for the remaining 70% - you’ll include it in your PoE, which an ICB registered assessor will then check to see if you really know your stuff. 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.

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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) supplementary assessment, which has a pass mark of 60%. You must do this within 12 months of your original summative 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 22-23 for dates. Colleges hold assessments on-site every month.

ReMeMBeR, you can only be assessed if you are registered with the ICB as a Student Member.

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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. So keep it in a safe place!

When you go to write your final exam, you must hand in your completed PoE. Both your exam and PoE are

assessed together, to see if you are competent in the subject.

WhAt’s A portfoLIo of

evIDeNce? It’s what your studies

revolve around!

Those are the BasiCs but be sure to read over the iCB

assessment Policies & Procedures (also on the ICB website) before you start

completing your PoE, so that you’re 100% clear on what you need to do.

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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. Submit these 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 a paid-up ICB member too.

get creDItRecognition for work experience and prior studies

ALreADy WorkINg?

Learnerships: theory + on-the-job experience

If you’re working already, you could attain an ICB qualification via a Learnership, which

includes both 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.

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.

DoWnLoaD ouR RPL FoRMs from www.icb.org.za or

give our office a call.

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Find a job with the ICB

IcB BursArIesMaking studying possibleWe know that some of the keenest and most deserving learners find it difficult to pay for their studies. So the ICB makes three 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.

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Did you know that you could find your next job via the

ICB website? In association with CareerJunction, 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

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The bursary application form is available on

www.icb.org.za and the deadline for 2013 applications is 30 April 2013.

Successful applicants will be contacted by 31 May 2013.

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“To others who are

thinking about studying

through the ICB... go

for it! I’ve seen what

universities have to offer,

and I feel that the ICB

has a much tighter grip

on life. You can enhance

yourself through the ICB

without giving up on

having a personal life or

even a family.

You can have it all!

It’s possible!

I’m living proof!

Thank you ICB!

Lizelle

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Frequently-asked questions

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’re not within 150km of 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. If a new centre opens after you’ve submitted your application we reserve the right to allocate you to it.

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 22-23.

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.

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.

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.

once registered, can i postpone my entry? 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.

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.

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.

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.

How do I become a Commissioner of Oaths? If you are a current Technical Financial Accountant or Financial Accountant member of the ICB, contact our offices to find out how to become a Commissioner of Oaths.

When and how do I get my results? Results are sent out via email by the exam result release date (see page 23 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 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.

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.

Summative assessments. Portfolios of evidence. 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.

Bursary Funds awarded to help deserving students pay for their courses. Bursaries do not need to be repaid.

Certification programme A learning stream.

Competent You know your stuff – you’ve passed your assessment.

CPD / Continuing Ongoing learning to ensure your knowledge of your Professional Development field is up to date.

Correspondence learning Studies done without physical contact – e.g. via correspondence.

(ICB) Designation The letters you can put after your name once you have achieved an ICB qualification and are a paid up member of our professional body. e.g. CJBIcb(SA)

Dissertation A written thesis, based on original research.

Face-to-face learning Studies done in a classroom environment.

Formative assessment Tests and assignments.

Learner Student.

Learnership Studying while working for a company that is an accredited ICB workplace training provider.

Learning areas Subjects.

Membership fees An annual amount you pay to the ICB to be a member of its professional body.

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.

Qualification What you get when you complete your course. e.g. certificate, diploma.

Re-assessment To rewrite your exam.

RPL / Recognition Credit for your work experience or previous of Prior Learning 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 An employer who has been accredited to train staff on training provider the practical side of ICB courses in the workplace.

*Three-letter acronyms!

sAy WhAt?Glossary of terms

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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 A These dates apply only to learners who are

studying the Accounting Certification Programme Levels 3-5 full- or part-time through colleges.

Correspondence / private learners and anyone following the ACP Level 6, Office Management or

Financial Management for Entrepreneurs Certification Programmes should refer to Timetable B.

2013 AssessmeNt tImetABLes

Keep this handy Sat 15 Dec 2012 Sat 19 Jan Fri 25 Jan Fri 15 Mar

Sat 15 Dec 2012 Mon 21 Jan Fri 25 Jan Fri 15 Mar

Tues 15 Jan 2013 Sat 9 Feb Fri 15 Feb Fri 5 Apr

Tues 15 Jan Mon 11 Feb Fri 15 Feb Fri 5 Apr

Fri 15 Feb Sat 9 Mar Fri 15 Mar Fri 3 May

Fri 15 Feb Mon 11 Mar Fri 15 Mar Fri 3 May

Fri 15 Mar Sat 13 Apr Fri 19 Apr Fri 7 Jun

Fri 15 Mar Mon 15 Apr Fri 19 Apr Fri 7 Jun

Mon 15 Apr Sat 11 May Fri 17 May Fri 5 Jul

Mon 15 Apr Mon 13 May Fri 17 May Fri 5 Jul

Wed 15 May Sat 8 Jun Fri 14 Jun Fri 2 Aug

Wed 15 May Mon 10 Jun Fri 14 Jun Fri 2 Aug

Sat 15 Jun Sat 13 Jul Fri 19 Jul Fri 6 Sept

Sat 15 Jun Mon 15 Jul Fri 19 Jul Fri 6 Sept

Mon 15 Jul Sat 17 Aug Fri 23 Aug Fri 11 Oct

Mon 15 Jul Mon 19 Aug Fri 23 Aug Fri 11 Oct

Thurs 15 Aug Sat 14 Sept Fri 20 Sept Fri 8 Nov

Thurs 15 Aug Mon 16 Sept Fri 20 Sept Fri 8 Nov

Sun 15 Sept Sat 19 Oct Fri 25 Oct Fri 13 Dec

Sun 15 Sept Mon 21 Oct Fri 25 Oct Fri 13 Dec

Tues 15 Oct Sat 9 Nov Fri 15 Nov Fri 10 Jan 2014

Tues 15 Oct Mon 11 Nov Fri 15 Nov Fri 10 Jan 2014

Fri 15 Nov Sat 7 Dec Fri 13 Dec Fri 31 Jan 2014

Fri 15 Nov Mon 9 Dec Fri 13 Dec Fri 31 Jan 2014

ENTRY CLOSINg PoE RESULTS DATES (NEW & ASSESSMENT RECEIvED RELEASED RE-ASSESSMENTS) DATE BY ICB BY ICB

assessment timetable for accredited collegesFor Accounting Certification Programme L3 to L5 only

(The following subjects only: JBTB, BUSL, JBPR, JBCB, SBFS, SBCM, TFIT, BLAC)

All dates are in 2013 unless indicated.

Please double check with your college that they will be assessing the subject

you want to write on these dates.

iMPoRTanT!

A

These assessment timetables are subject

to change and the ICB reserves the right to

cancel any assessment at its own discretion.

Results will be released on the due date

on condition that PoEs are received at the

ICB’s offices by their due dates.

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tImetABLe B This timetable is primarily for correspondence / private learners who are studying any of the ICB’s three programmes and all learners following the final four learning areas in the ACP Level 6 qualification. Some colleges will offer these dates for the Office Management and Financial Management for Entrepreneurs Certification Programmes too (please double-check the dates with your college as not all colleges will run every assessment).

assessment timetable for accredited collegesFor Accounting Certification Programme L3 to L5 only

(The following subjects only: JBTB, BUSL, JBPR, JBCB, SBFS, SBCM, TFIT, BLAC)

All dates are in 2013 unless indicated. B

Closing dates Exam dates Results release date

31 Dec 2012 11 - 14 Feb 2013 5 Apr 2013

31 Mar 2013 13 - 16 May 2013 5 Jul 2013

30 Jun 2013 19 - 22 Aug 2013 11 Oct 2013

30 Sep 2013 11 - 14 Nov 2013 10 Jan 2014

assessment timetable for correspondence learners (iCB venues and FeT colleges)

For Accounting Certification, Public Sector Accounting, Office Management

and Financial Management for Entrepreneurs Certification Programmes.

09H00 - 12H30 13H00 - 16H30

Junior Bookkeeper: Bookkeeping to Trial Balance

Office Admin: Bookkeeping

Office Admin: Human Resource Management and Labour Relations

Junior Bookkeeper: Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns

Office Admin: Business and Office Administration 1

Certified Office Manager: Business and Office Administration 3

Financial Accountant: Financial Reporting and Regulatory Framework

Junior Bookkeeper: Computerised Bookkeeping

Financial Accountant: Corporate Strategy

Office Communication

Technical Public Accounting (From Aug onwards)

Management

Business Literacy

Financial Accountant: Management Accounting and Control Systems

Office Admin: Cost & Management Accounting

Financial Accounting

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Senior Bookkeeper: Financial Statements

Office Admin: Marketing Management and Public Relations

Essential Business Finance

Senior Bookkeeper: Cost and Management Accounting

Office Admin: Business and Office Administration 2

Public Accounting Administration (From May onwards)

Technical Financial Accountant: Income Tax Returns

Office Admin: Economics

Technical Financial Accountant: Business Law and Accounting Control

Financial Accountant: Accounting Theory & Practice (Dissertation to be submitted)

Office Admin: Business Law & Administrative Practice

Please refer to our

website for the latest,

updated timetables.

Late entries will only be accepted

at the discretion of ICB Management

and late entry fees will be levied.

Results will be released

electronically and no results

will be given over the phone.

09H00 - 12H30 13H00 - 16H30

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Study with the ICB and you’ll need to register as an ICB Member. In your first

year of study, you get membership for FREE. After that, for a small annual fee you can post internationally recognised ICB designations (letters) after your name for as long as your

membership is current. In addition to the letters behind your name, the ICB will also

give you a membership certificate that’s valid until the end of the current calendar

year (31 December).

As a paid-up member, you’re able to update the letters after your name as you achieve

each new ICB qualification. Remember that a “qualification” is your actual NQF-registered

academic level of achievement, while a “designation” is unique to ICB members and

indicates your affiliation to the ICB, an institute of high regard.

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In most professions, practitioners have to spend a certain amount of time every year learning about new developments in their sectors. You wouldn’t be happy with a doctor or pilot who’d let his knowledge lapse, would you? It’s just as important that financial industry practitioners keep their skills current.

One of the main reasons to become a member of a professional body like the ICB is that it shows you are committed to keeping your knowledge up to date. We not only send you a very informative monthly newsletter, but also let you know about workshops and seminars – often free to our members. Many of these learning sessions award you with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. All our members must complete at least 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) every year and provide evidence of this to the ICB. Visit our website for our detailed CPD policy and procedures.

CPD and professional body membership

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IcB memBershIp

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ICB members only include:

• Place those all-important ICB letters after your name.

• An ICB membership certificate.

• Access to register with the International Association of Bookkeepers and the International Association of Accounting Professionals in the UK (a good idea if you plan to work overseas).

• We’ll keep you up to date about tax changes and information on the Budget, with our FREE tax booklet, sent to you in March.

• A FREE ICB Member’s diary, sent out in November.

• Free or discounted workshops and seminars run by SAIT, FASSET, Pastel and more.

• Become a member of SAIT, giving you the right to act as a tax technician.

• Become a member of the Southern African Institute for Business Accountants, where you can apply to register as an accounting officer.

• Certified Technical Financial Accountants and Certified Financial Accountants may perform the duties of a Commissioner of Oaths.

• Exclusive access to Pastel’s Bookkeepers’ Forum which entitles you to a software welcome pack, priority telephone support, invitations to Pastel seminars, and much more.

• Further your studies in accounting through ACCA and CIMA, or as a Chartered Secretary through CSSA – all of whom will grant you credits for ICB subjects you’ve already completed.

• Ask Betty Bookkeeper any work-related questions – she’s your personal technical helpdesk!

Anyone can:

SubScribe to the ICB’s newsletter, to receive the latest news on bookkeeping and related topics.

uPLOAD your CV to our careers portal: www.icb.org.za/careers

POST an employment advert on our careers portal.

DesIgNAtIoNs vs QuALIfIcAtIoNsYour ICB membership and designation are completely separate from your academic qualification. Here’s the low-down:

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ICB designations and membership Academic qualifications

What is it? An ICB designation is a title that shows your level of academic qualification AND that you are a current member of this professional body. It is represented by letters placed after your name. E.g. CSBIcb(SA) for a Certified Senior Bookkeeper. (You can use these letters only if you’re up to date with your relevant ICB membership fee.)

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, and are approved by the South African Qualifications Authority.

How do I get it?

The first time you register for an ICB course, you automatically get student membership for a calendar year. After that, you apply every year and pay to renew your membership. You might also request membership upgrades as you achieve new qualifications.

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.

When do I get it?

Your designation as a Student Member of the ICB starts when you begin studying your first ICB course. After your first year, you can choose to renew your membership.

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.

What does it cost?

In 2013, ICB membership for 1 year costs just R430 for students and R470 for all other qualified members.

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.

What do I get?

You receive a membership certificate (valid for a calendar year), and the other membership benefits listed on page 25. You can cancel your membership voluntarily at any time, and you lose it if you do not pay to renew it each year.

You receive a National Qualification Certificate. Because you don’t have to pay to keep it current, it can’t be taken away from you.

What’s the benefit?

Current ICB membership shows employers and clients that you actively keep your professional knowledge up to date and boosts your credibility. (See the section on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) on page 24.)

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.

What happens as I progress in my studies?

Designations change as you progress in your studies and complete qualifications – and when you upgrade your ICB membership to reflect these. For example, a Junior Bookkeeper would likely want to upgrade her ICB membership and designation from CJBIcb(SA) to CSBIcb(SA) when she successfully completes her Senior Bookkeeper certificate.

As you complete qualifications, you will receive qualification certificates. And of course, you can add them to your CV.

Who is responsible?

Membership, designations and all member benefits are awarded and administered by the ICB.

Your tuition and study materials are provided by the ICB-approved college you register with, for either classroom learning or correspondence. The ICB administers all assessments and awards NQF-registered qualifications on behalf of FASSET.

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Where to stuDy We give you tons of choice – over 400 locations!

IBTC 0861 111 411 www.ibtc.co.za

MSC Business College 0860 672 265 www.msccollege.co.za

Falcon Business Institute 011 337 7543 www.falconbusinessinstitute.co.za

Qualitas Career Academy 016 932 4499 www.qualitasvaal.co.za

Midrand Edu Centre 011 805 9606 www.midrandeducentre.co.za

Boston City Campus & Business College 011 551 2000 www.boston.co.za

Jeppe College 011 334 2751 www.jeppecollege.co.za

UniCollege West Rand 011 664 7948 www.unicollege.co.za

Preferred Solutions 021 945 1279 www.prefsol.co.za

College SA 0800 21 23 22 www.collegesa.co.za

Hospitality And Commercial College 021 426 2675 www.haccsa.com

Varsity College 021 685 7554 www.varsitycollege.co.za

College Campus 0861 25 32 76 www.collegecampus.co.za

Spectrium 011 339 1746 www.spectrium.co.za

SMP Business School 011 027 2303 www.smptraining.co.za

Fernwood Business College 087 353 8415 www.fbc.ac.za

Damelin 0860 326 354 www.damelin.co.za

Instructability 011 422 5385 www.instruct.co.za

Namibia

BSW Business Solutions Tel: 061 231 369 Fax: 061 231 360

SACOB South African College of Business 0861 07 22 62 www.sacob.com

Oxbridge Academy 0861 11 11 21 www.oxbridgeacademy.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.

Academy of YorkApollo Technical CollegeAtcorAward TrainingBBN ConsultantsBerea Technical College Better Best Educational ProjectsBhukulani Umusa Trading and ProjectsBillionaire’s Academy Business TrainingBSW Correspondence - NamibiaCentral College of Business & Computer StudiesCentre for Positive CareCertified Business Management InstituteCorrespondence Training AcademyCourt CampusDam Technical CollegeDamelin Correspondence GroupDMBC ConsultingDSDC College of SAEducampus - SA Elangeni FET CollegeExtreme 24 Education & Training ServFernwood Business College GO ESDAHarmony CollegeHartland Training & Development CentreHatfield Tuition & Skills Development CentreInstitute for Focused Development InstructabilityInternational Business Training College Intec College IQAcademyJesua ConsultantsKonitek Training & DevelopmentKZ Computer AcademyLatitude VarsityLearnEx-GratiaLite Campus

MANCOSAMarapong Business SchoolMaritime & Skills CollegeMCD Training CentreMenlyn Technical CollegeMokopane Red Cross SocietyMonitronic Success College MPC CollegeNorthern Cape Urban FET CollegeOpen College (SA Inst of Adv Edu)Oxbridge AcademyPeople Learning ChallengesQuality Management for IndustryRegenesysRegent Business SchoolSA College of Home StudySandton Technical CollegeSouth African College of Business (SACOB)South African German Training Services (CATS)Stellenbosch Technology InstituteSynergy Human ResourcesTeccom Training CollegeThe Boardroom InstituteThe Business Zone Training AcademyThe Learning GroupThobologo Trading EnterprisesTrue Image CollegeUNISAVictory Training CollegeXynamix Training and Consulting

AA & Associates (Micro 3 Strategy)Academy Institute of ComputersAcademy of Accounting and TaxAcademy of Business & Computer Studies Academy Training GroupAcorn City CollegeAdvisor Progressive College

Afedile M Learning CentreAfrican Institute of Management SciencesAfrimat CollegeAGB Mathe Business ServicesAldes Training AcademyAMADIAMCO Training ProvidersAmitek Business CollegeATTIAum I.T. SolutionsBatho Fela ConsultingBDCEBesek CollegeBirnam Business CollegeBoland FET CollegeBoston School of FinanceBrooklyn City CollegeBSI Accounting & Training SolutionsBSW Business Solutions - NamibiaBusiness Education School of TrainingCape Learning InstituteCape Town Skills FacilitatorsCapsicum Culinary StudioCareers 2000 CAT CollegeCenturion AcademyCharterquest Financial Training InstituteChurchil Resource CollegeCollege Campus College of Cape TownColtech Skills Training CollegeColumbus Commercial CollegeCornway Training & Placement CenterCourt CampusCresta Vaal CollegeDamelinDanie Rothman AccountantsDCC Campus Further Education InstDean Institute of Learning

Correspondence

Face-to-face

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This list is correct at time of printing in august 2012. Things do change, so please refer to our website for the most up to date information.

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Dee’s TrainingDefinitive Training SolutionsDelcom TrainingDurban Institute of Skills TrainingDurban Institute of TechnologyEast London Management InstituteEastcape Midlands College Business UnitEducampus - SAELB Management ConsultantsElgin Learning FoundationEmeritus Business CollegeETASAEvander TechnologiesEvergreen CollegeEzone Training InstituteFalcon Business InstituteFalse Bay FET CollegeFernwood Business College Flavius Mareka FET CollegeFPhiri Financial ConsultantsGateway City CollegeGeo-Pen Bookkeepers & Business ConsultantsGolden Step CampusGoldfields FET CollegeGrant Cooper TrainingHeadstart Training Hospitality and Commercial CollegeIncredible SkillsInnovatus FET College Institute for Focused DevelopmentInstitute for Quality: Edu & TrainingInstitute of Information TechnologyInstitute of Open LearningInstructability Intergest South AfricaInternational Business Training CollegeInternational Management Training CentreInternational Protocol ConsultantsIntuition CollegeIT Careers

Jaylee Financial & Advisory ServicesJeppe College Jintek Varsity CollegeKeySkil ConsultKIB CollegeKings & Queens CollegeKingsbridge CollegeKwazulu Natal Technical CollegeLapaba EducationLatitude VarsityLeap Skills Development InstituteLemays Training CentreLexmark InternationalLite CampusLTT Murunwa Private SchoolMajuba FET College Maluti FET CollegeManagement & Leadership AcademyMBS Accounting ServicesMD GOBA & AssociatesMilpark Business School Mollo TrainingMona SSMonitronic Success CollegeMorningside CollegeMotheo FET CollegeMSC CollegeMusa Business CollegeNdivho Financial TrainingNorthlink CollegeOptimum Learning TechnologiesOval Institute of Further EducationOvercomers Training CollegePatnet Training CollegePC Training & Business College Phucula TradingPinnacle Business CollegePort Elizabeth FET CollegePreferred SolutionsPretoria Technical College

Primeserv Training QBit GroupQualitas Career Academy Qualitas Midrand Edu CentreRAU Technology InstituteRemnant GroupRessuct Centre for Skills & Human DevelopmentRorisa TrainingRosebank CollegeRSN College of Accounting & BusinessSA College of Business & TechnologySAB & T ACC-IT Accounting and IT AcademySAIMETSanamikSavanna CollegeSedco CollegeSibuyi PE’s Accounting, Tax and Management ServicesSinakho Chartered Accountants IncSiyanqoba SeminarsSMP Business SchoolSoftline PastelSouth African German Training Services (CATS)SpectriumSt Anthonys Education CentreSuccessors Training InstituteSummat Training InstituteTKL Consulting & Investments CCTshwane Academy of TechnologyTshwane College of Commerce & Computer StudiesTshwane North FET CollegeUniCollegeUnigradUnischoolUnited City CollegeVarsity CollegeWalter Sisulu University Enterprise Dev CentreWest Coast FET CollegeWorkplace Integrated Training Solutions

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iMPoRTanT: It is your responsibility to make sure you have received your Portfolio of Evidence. We’ll send it within 2-3 weeks of receiving your assessment entry (please allow a little extra time for delivery). If you have not received it, please let your college or the ICB know.

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.

ok, I’m INThe process going forward

Classroom study route:

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 college

will register

you as a

student with

the ICB -

and for your

assessments

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’.

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Private / correspondence study route:

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 pre-

register

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

independ-

ently, 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’.

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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.

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IcB fees 2013Assessment fees Once-off registration fee (includes free subscription to Dec 2013) R 420 Assessment fee per subject/learning area (all qualifications) R 595 Re-assessment fee per subject/learning area (all qualifications) R 370 Assessment postponement fee per subject/learning area R 320 Assessment late entry fee per subject/learning area R 450 Assessment re-mark & report fee per subject/learning area R 800 Private invigilator admin fee (prior approval required) R 900 Duplicate transcript of results R 100Result certificate re-print R 200 Recognition of prior learning (RPL)/exemption fees RPL/Exemption application fee R 400 RPL/Exemption fee per subject accredited prior learning/ qualification (no PoE required) R 360RPL PoE fee per subject (PoE to be completed) R 900 Membership fees Subscriptions - students R 430 Subscriptions - all other qualified members R 470 Acceptance fee/membership upgrade n/aMembership certificate re-print R 200 Providers Workplace provider accreditation fee R 6 000 Training provider accreditation fee R 6 500

Learnerships - Workplace PoE assessments National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management R 700 National Certificate: Bookkeeping R 700 Certificate: Office Administration R 700 FETC: Bookkeeping R 900 National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting R 1 100

IfregisteringwiththeICBforthefirsttime,thereisaonce-offregistrationfee•InordertoreceiveyourPoEorbeenteredforexams,youmusthavesentyourassessmententryformandfeetotheICB–eitherdirectlyorthroughyourcollege•Ifyoucancelordon’tshowupforascheduledassessment,fees can’t be refunded • Assessments for learning areas canbepostponedonce only to the next available assessment date, ifwe have receivedyourpostponementfee(twoweeksbeforetheassessmentcyclebegins)• Incorrectlycompletedformsorinsufficientfeeswillresult inassessmentapplicationsnotbeingprocessed•Feesmaychangewithoutpriornotice•Feeslistedinclude14%VATforS.A.andincludebankchargesforpaymentsfrom 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 a payment reference.pLeA

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www.icb.org.za enquiries@icb.org.za

Fax: 021 659 1301

Physical address: (not for postal enquiries or submissions)

Birkdale House 2, River Park, Liesbeeck Parkway, Mowbray 7700, Cape Town, South Africa

Postal address: PO Box 2237, Cape Town 8000, South Africa

Main number 021 659 1300 enquiries@icb.org.za

Student enquiries 021 659 1310 entries@icb.org.za

Student accounts 021 659 1330 admin@icb.org.za

Student results 021 659 1325 info@icb.org.za

New provider enquiries 021 659 1340 enquiries@icb.org.za

Provider help desk 021 659 1320 providers@icb.org.za

Provider accounts 021 659 1350 accounts@icb.org.za

DISCLAIMER: The ICB logo, designations and all content of this prospectus are owned by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers.

Please contact our office to ask for permission to adapt, reuse or reprint anything. Other logos in this document are used with permission.

All information in the prospectus is correct at time of going to print in February 2013. We reserve the right to change any benefits, offerings,

courses or fees at any time. We will communicate any updates to you via our website (www.icb.org.za), where you can find the latest

information. All information is provided in good faith. E&OE.