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Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers an Independent External Examination Body for Accredited Business Qualifications in Southern Africa and they have been around since 1931. Their role is to create pathways for students to obtain valuable business studies skills for employment that are endorsed by credible Business Qualifications. Therefore our courses are of the highest standards and quality assured by an accredited, independent body.

Financial Accounting Programme

National Certificate:
Bookkeeping (Bookkeeper)

 SAQA Identity Number: 58375 NQF Level 3, Credits: 120
Description
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This course will cover:
  • Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
  • Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns
  • Computerised Bookkeeping
  • Business Literacy
Admission requirements

Grade 10 (Std 8) or equivalent and you must be at least 16 years of age. No prior accounting knowledge needed.

Career Fields

Upon the successful completion of this programme you can start a career as a:

Junior Bookkeeper, Accounts Clerk, Reconciliation clerk, Payroll Clerk, Accounts Payable, Receivable Clerk
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Further education & Training Certificate:
Bookkeeping (SeniorBookkeeper)

SAQA Identity Number: 58376 NQF Level 4, Credits: 130
Description
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This course will cover:
  • Financial Statements
  • Cost and Management Accounting
Admission requirements

Successful completion of the previous learning areas (1-4) - or be a qualified Junior Bookkeeper (Qualifying learners can undertake the Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL) process should the learner have developed skills and knowledge through work experience).

Career Fields

Upon the successful completion of this programme you can start a career as a:

Senior Bookkeeper, Junior Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Financial services officer, Credit Controller, Business Analyst‍

National Diploma:
Technical Financial Accounting (Accounting Technician)

SAQA Identity Number: 36213 NQF Level 5, Credits: 251
Description
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This course will cover:
  • Income Tax Returns
  • Business Law and Accounting Control
Admission requirements

Successful completion of the previous learning areas (1-6)
- or be a qualified Senior Bookkeeper (Qualifying learners can undertake the Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL) process should the learner have developed skills and knowledge through work experience).

Career Fields

Upon the successful completion of this programme you can start a career as a:

Technical Financial Accountant, Tax Technician, Financial Manager, Financial service manager, Accounting Technician.‍

National Diploma: Financial Accounting (Financial Accountant)

SAQA Identity Number: 20366 NQF Level 6, Credits: 280
Description
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This course will cover:
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Management Accounting Control Systems
  • Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks
  • Accounting Theory and Practice
Admission requirements

Successful completion of the previous learning areas(1-8) -
or be a qualified Technical Financial Accountant. National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting

Career Fields

Upon the successful completion of this programme you can start a career as a:

Financial Accountant, Accounting Officer, Tax Practitioner, Tax Consultant, Management Accountant, Assistant Manager  ‍

Office Administration Programme

Certificate: Office Administration
(Office Admininstrator)

Description
This course will cover:
  • Business and Office Administration 1
  • Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
  • Marketing Management and Public Relations
  • Business Literacy
  • Business Law and Administrative Practice
  • Cost and Management Accounting
Admission Requirement
Grade 12 (Std 10) or equivalent and you must be at least 16 years of age. No prior accounting knowledge needed  (Qualifying learners can undertake the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process should the learner have developed skills and knowledge through work experience).
Career Fields upon completion of the qualification
Junior Office Administrator
Receptionist
Office Assistant
Public Relations Officer
Marketing Administrator

Higher Certificate: Office Administration
(Senior Office Admininstrator)

Description
This course will cover:
  • Business and Office Administration 2
  • Human Resources Management and Labour Relations
  • Economics
Admission Requirement
Certificate: Office Administration, which consist of the previous 6 subjects (Qualifying learners can undertake the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process should the learner have developed skills and knowledge through work experience).
Career Fields upon completion of the qualification
Senior Office Administrator
Secretary
General Office Manager
Human Resource Administrator
Labour Relations Administrator

Diploma: Office Administration
(Administration Manager)

Description
This course will cover:
  • Business and Office Administration 3
  • Financial Statements
  • Management
Admission Requirement
Higher Certificate: Office Administration, which consist of the previous 9 subjects  (Qualifying learners can undertake the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process should the learner have developed skills and knowledge through work experience).
Career Fields upon completion of the qualification
Office Manager
Public Relations Manager
Administrative Manager

Business Management Programme

National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management (Business Administrator)

Description
This course will cover:
* Business Management 1
* Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
* Business Literacy
Admission Requirement
Grade 11(Std 9), NQF L3 or an equivalent (Qualifying Learners can undertake the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process should the learner have developed skills and knowledge through work experience)
Career fields upon completion of the qualification
Assistant or Administrator in Human Resources, Public Relations, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Customer Relations, Office Management

Higher Certificate: Office Administration (Senior Business Administrator)

Description
This course will cover:
* Office and Legal Practice
‍* BusinessManagement 2
‍* Marketingnd Public Relations
‍* FinancialStatement
‍* HumaResource Management and Labour Relations
Admission Requirement
National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management (Qualifying learners can undertake the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process should the learner have developed skills and knowledge through work experience).
Career fields upon completion of the qualification
Senior Office Administrator, Secretary, General Office Manager, Human Resource Manager, Labour Relations Manager, Customer Service Manager

National Diploma: Financial Accounting(Business Accountant)

Description
This course will cover:
* Business Management
‍* FinancialManagement and Control
‍* Financiallatory  Frameworks
* Research Theory and Practice
Admission Requirement
Higher Certificate: Office Administration (Qualifying learners can undertake the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process should the learner have developed skills and knowledge through work experience).
Career fields upon completion of the qualification
Financial Accountant, Accounting Officer, Business Manager, Business Advisor, Service or Sales Manager
Enquiries
All of the above advertised qualifications are accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB). They are an Independent External Examination Body for Accredited Business Qualifications in Southern Africa and they have been around since 1931. Their role is to create pathways for students to obtain valuable business studies skills for employment that are endorsed by credible Business Qualifications. Therefore our courses are of the highest standards and quality assured by an accredited, independent body.

Accreditation Number: 301026
Educational Excellence