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History and role
CONTENTS
The ICB was established in 1931 and at 87 years old, were still
extremely passionate about what we do! Our role is to improve CHOOSE CHOOSE CHOOSE MY ICB OTHER
and maintain the quality of bookkeeping, accounting, office
administration, business management and entrepreneurship
WHAT TO HOW TO WHERE LEARNING STUDY USEFUL
training and qualifications in southern Africa. Which is a bit STUDY STUDY TO STUDY EXPERIENCE FURTHER INFORMATION
of a mouthful but all it really means is we work hard to build pg 4 pg 18 pg 20 pg 22 pg 28 pg 32
the credibility and reputation of these fields.
SOUTHERN
Accreditation AFRICA The ICBs 5 study Super flexible Choose a training Register as an Study further Learnerships pg 32
programmes study options: provider ICB student pg 28
This is why we are a Quality Assurance Partner for the Quality pg 5 pg 20 pg 23 Recognising prior
Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). The Finance and - Full time Professional learning and work
Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority Your career path with Enter exams membership experience
the ICB and ICBA - Part time pg 23 opportunities pg 33
(Fasset) issues NQF aligned certificates and diplomas to our
pg 6 pg 29
graduates. The ICB is not a training provider rather, we are an - In a classroom All about the Bursaries
examining body for several registered business qualifications. Common subjects Portfolio of The ICBs sister pg 34
across programmes - Distance learning Evidence organisations:
pg 7 pg 18 pg 24 ICBA and ITH
pg 30
ICB FINANCIAL The final exam Fees
ACCOUNTING PG 8 pg 34
500 50,000 15,000 25,000 87

pg 25
ICB PUBLIC SECTOR Marks and results Exam
ACCOUNTING PG 10 pg 26 timetables
pg 36 - 39
ICB BUSINESS
ICB- STUDENT STUDENTS SUCCESSFUL YEARS OF MANAGEMENT PG 12
ACCREDITED EXAMS EVERY YEAR QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE ICB ENTREPRENEURSHIP PG 14
PROVIDERS ANNUALLY OVER THE L AST ICB OFFICE
5 YEARS ADMINISTRATION PG 16
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Dont just be employable
be indispensable! THE ICBS 5 STUDY PROGRAMMES
I CAN CHOOSE WHAT TO STUDY...

The ICBs 5 programmes are designed to give you
ICB ICB PUBLIC ICB ICB ICB

the most relevant, practical and useful knowledge
and skills to make you employable and valuable.
When you look at the programmes in detail, youll FINANCIAL SECTOR BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP OFFICE
see that some subjects appear in all of them. These
are the courses that give you the most essential
ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATION
skills, no matter what programme you choose. PROGRAMME PROGRAMME PROGRAMME PROGRAMME
We update our course structure and content every
year to keep everything relevant. This means you
can hit the ground running at work with what youve
learnt, with knowledge that is completely up to date. #ICANBE #ICANBE #ICANBE #ICANBE #ICANBE
Level up! ...a bookkeeper; accounts ...a public accounts ...an assistant or administrator ...an entrepreneur; business owner; ...a junior office administrator;
clerk; payroll administrator; administrator; technical in human resources, finance person in a new business or receptionist; office assistant;
I CAN CHOOSE
The ICBs programmes are divided into different levels. creditors clerk; debtors public accountant; public office management, legal, start-up; financial accountant; Chief public relations officer;
When you complete just a few subjects successfully, administrator; junior sector financial accountant; administration, public relations, Financial Officer in an entrepreneurial marketing administrator; senior
youll be awarded an ICB Programme Certificate and accountant; assistant in public service; a big help marketing, finance, sales or environment; business consultant or office administrator; secretary;
WHAT TO STUDY...
can move up to the next level. Its really motivating accountant; credit controller; to my local government... customer relations; junior advisor; accounting officer... general office manager; human
financial services officer; researcher; junior analyst; resources administrator, labour
to have such achievable goals! And you can do it business analyst; financial sales assistant; senior office relations administrator; office
all at your own pace. manager; accounting administrator; secretary; manager; public relations
technician; tax technician; general office manager; human manager; administrative
Need to press pause? financial services manager;
technical financial
resources manager; labour
relations manager; field, floor,
manager...
If life responsibilities or finances mean you need accountant; financial department or store supervisor
to take a short break from your studies, you can. accountant; accounting or manager; customer services
manager; key account manager;
...a qualified, valuable Simply pick up where you left off when youre ready
to start again. Just dont leave it too long, as the
officer; tax practitioner;
tax consultant; management business manager, advisor or
part of a company subject material does get updated every year.

accountant; assistant
manager...
consultant; service manager;
sales manager...
5
YOUR CAREER PATH WITH THE ICB AND ICBA THE ICBS 5 STUDY PROGRAMMES SHARE
ICB FINANCIAL ICB PUBLIC SECTOR ICB BUSINESS ICB ICB OFFICE COMMON SUBJECTS:
ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP ADMINISTRATION
The dark blue text on the chart on
the left shows the ICBA membership
These contain fundamental skills
ICB PUBLIC ICB
ICB
PROGRAMME PROGRAMME PROGRAMME PROGRAMME PROGRAMME level and designation.
and knowledge that are relevant
and valuable to more than FINANCIAL SECTOR BUSINESS
ICB
ENTREPRENEUR
ICB OFFICE
ADMINISTRATION
= TOTAL: 3 YEARS = TOTAL: 3 YEARS = TOTAL: 3 YEARS = TOTAL: 3 YEARS = TOTAL: 3 YEARS To qualify for an ICBA designation, one stream. ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMME PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME PROGRAMME PROGRAMME
you must hold the relevant
This chart shows how some
ADVANCED
qualification and have a required

of the subjects overlap across ITRT TPAC HRLR
LEVEL
National Diploma: National Diploma: National Diploma: National Diploma: Diploma: Office amount of work experience.
+ 12 months
+ 12 months
+ 9 months
+ 12 months
+ 12 months
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting Financial Accounting Financial Accounting Administration our programmes. Note that PMSR PAAD MMPR
A fee is also payable. Please
NQF L6 SAQA ID 20366 NQF L6 SAQA ID 20366 NQF L6 SAQA ID 20366 NQF L6 SAQA ID 20366 NQF L6 SAQA ID 35958 they are not in any kind of order
see www.icba.org.za for details. CMGT OLPR CMGT
Certified Financial Certified Financial Certified Financial Certified Financial Certified Office - you would need to complete
Accountant CFAIcba(SA) Accountant CFAIcba(SA) Accountant CFAIcba(SA) Accountant CFAIcba(SA) Manager COMIcba(SA) the subjects and levels of our CPBK FMCL MGMT
programmes as outlined
National Diploma: Technical
MACS BMT1 ENT1 BOA1
on pages 8 - 17.
+ 6 months
Financial Accounting CRPS BMT2 ENT2 BOA2

INTERMEDIATE
NQF L5 SAQA ID 36213 However, you can see here

Diploma: Public Higher Certificate: Higher Certificate: Higher Certificate: BLAC BMT3 ENT3 BOA3
Certified Technical Financial Sector Accounting which are the specialist subjects
+ 12 months
+ 15 months
Office Administration Office Administration
LEVEL
Office Administration
+ 15 months
The durations shown for each
+ 9 months
Accountant CTFAIcba(SA) NQF L5 SAQA ID 20353 NQF L5 SAQA ID 23619 NQF L5 SAQA ID 23619 NQF L5 SAQA ID 23619 for each stream (shown in the FRRF ECON
programme / level are guidelines
FET Certificate: Certified Technical Certified Senior Certified Senior Certified Senior programme colours) and
only. How long it will take you to do
how easy it is to complete RTAP BLAP
+ 6 months
Bookkeeping Public Accountant Office Administrator Office Administrator Office Administrator your course will depend on whether
NQF L4 SAQA ID 58376 CTPAIcba(SA) CSOAIcba(SA) CSOAIcba(SA) CSOAIcba(SA) just a few extra subjects FNST
you study full time or part time, how
Certified Senior Bookkeeper to attain a second
CSBIcba(SA) many subjects you do at a time, and BKTB
programme qualification.
other factors unique to you.
BUSL
National Certificate: National Certificate: National Certificate: National Certificate: Certificate: Office For example, if you have
Its not compulsory to complete an TOTAL SUBJECTS PER PROGRAMME:
Bookkeeping Public Sector Small Business Small Business Administration completed the ICB Financial
12 months
12 months
18 months
entire level before moving on to the
9 months
9 months
NQF L3 SAQA ID 58375 Accounting Financial Management Financial Management NQF L5 SAQA ID 23618 Accounting Programme, by
FOUNDATION
Certified Junior Bookkeeper NQF L4 SAQA ID 20352 NQF L4 SAQA ID 48736 NQF L4 SAQA ID 48736 Certified Junior
next. But to get your qualifications,
obtaining just 2 more subjects 12 12 12 12 12
LEVEL
CJBIcba(SA) Certified Public Certified Small Certified Small Office Administrator you must have completed all
(TPAC and PAAD), you can qualify
Accounts Administrator Business Financial Business Financial CJOAIcba(SA) subjects within a level. It may be
for the Public Sector Accounting CMGT for Accounting, Public Sector Accounting & Office Administration are the same.
CPAAIcba(SA) Manager Manager possible for you to leapfrog some
CSBFMIcba(SA) CSBFMIcba(SA) Programme too. Coloured cells are unique to that particular programme.
subjects if you are granted credits
for prior learning (see page 33).
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and work your way up! and work your way up! and work your way up! and work your way up! and work your way up!
FOUNDATION INTERMEDIATE UPPER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED
ICB FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PROGRAMME LEVEL
DURATION: 12 MONTHS
LEVEL
DURATION: + 6 MONTHS
LEVEL LEVEL
DURATION: + 6 MONTHS DURATION: + 12 MONTHS 1
Successful completion of the Successful completion of the Successful completion of the
ENTRY
Grade 10 (Std 8) or equivalent.

previous subjects (1-4) i.e. previous subjects (1-6) - i.e. previous subjects (1-8) i.e. hold the
Every business needs someone REQUIREMENTS No prior accounting knowledge needed.
You must be at least 16 years old.
hold the National Certificate: hold the Further Education and National Diploma: Technical Financial
to manage their books Bookkeeping. Training Certificate: Bookkeeping. Accounting NQF L5 or equivalent.
Want to be able to offer indispensable bookkeeping and

accounting skills, or become an accountant someday? 1 Bookkeeping
(BKTB)
to Trial Balance 9 Corporate Strategy
(CRPS)
This is the course for you. It will equip you with knowledge
and practical skills in bookkeeping, financial accounting, MY SUBJECTS 2 Payroll and Monthly SARS
Returns (PMSR)
5 Financial Statements
(FNST) 7 Income Tax Returns (ITRT) 10 Management Accounting
Control Systems (MACS)
income tax, financial management, reporting standards,

corporate strategy, management accounting and research. 3 Computerised
(CPBK)
Bookkeeping 6 Cost and Management
Accounting (CMGT) 8 Business Law and Accounting
Control (BLAC) 11 Financial Reporting and
Regulatory Frameworks (FRRF)
Get your first qualification after 4 Business Literacy (BUSL) 12 Research Theory and Practice
(RTAP) (By short dissertation,
topic: Financial Accounting)
just 4 subjects! Monthly bookkeeping to trial Monthly bookkeeping; asset disposal; Complete a full set of accounts Compile annual financial statements;
There are 12 subjects which build on each other. Youll balance (manual and computerised); year-end adjustments; International for a financial year; support register with SAIBA as an Accounting
Officer (once you meet their
complete the ICB Financial Accounting: Foundation Level WHAT I WILL disclose profit and financial position;
reconcile suppliers, inventory and
Financial Reporting Standards for
SMEs; branch accounts; incomplete
management in finance and
accounting; become a SAIT tax requirements); work with Chartered
of this programme (and achieve the National Certificate:
Bookkeeping) after successfully passing just four
BE ABLE bank statements; calculate PAYE/ records; analysis of financial practitioner (once you meet their Accountants and Auditors; have a
subjects. Keep studying and youll progress through TO DO UIF/SDL; payroll tax and other
deductions; EMP201, EMP501,
statements; understand cash flow;
basic cost and management accounts;
requirements); know the ins
and outs of accounting, taxation
thorough knowledge of accounting
theory and practice, corporate
the Intermediate levels to the final, Advanced Level. IRP5, IRP6 and IT3a documents prepare manufacturing accounts; (individuals and companies), strategy; and International Financial
and VAT returns. costing and budgeting. auditing and business law. Reporting Standards.
Junior Bookkeeper, Accounts Senior Bookkeeper, Junior Technical Financial Accountant, Financial Accountant, Accounting
WHAT MY Clerk, Reconciliation Clerk, Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Financial Manager, Accounting Officer (via SAIBA, see page 30). Tax
...in charge of a companys accounts TITLE CAN BE Payroll Clerk, Accounts Payable/
Receivable Clerk.
Financial Services Officer, Credit
Controller, Business Analyst.
Technician, Tax Technician,
Financial Services Manager.
Practitioner, Tax Consultant, Management
Accountant, Assistant Manager.
Further Education and Training National Diploma: Technical National Diploma: Financial
National Certificate: Bookkeeping
NQF REGISTERED NQF L3 (SAQA ID: 58375)
Certificate: Bookkeeping Financial Accounting Accounting
QUALIFICATION Total credits: 120

NQF L4 (SAQA ID: 58376)
Total cumulative credits: 130
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ICB PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING PROGRAMME FOUNDATION LEVEL
DURATION: 12 MONTHS
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
ADVANCED LEVEL L
DURATION: + 12 MONTHS 1
DID YOU
Grade 11 (Std 9), NQF 3 or equivalent.

ENTRY National Certificate: Public Sector Diploma: Public Sector Accounting,

REQUIREMENTS
You must be at least 16 years
of age. No prior accounting
Accounting, which consists
of the previous 4 subjects.
which consists of the previous
8 subjects.
KNOW?
Local government needs you! knowledge needed. Enhance your studies
If you want to work in finance in government and broaden your
9 Corporate Strategy (CRPS)

employment options
5 Financial Statements (FNST)
or municipalities, this is the stream to study.
This programme has been designed to address
1 Bookkeeping to Trial
Balance (BKTB)
by completing just
one or two extra
the lack of skills in the public sector and give
MY SUBJECTS 2 Public Accounting
Administration (PAAD)
6 Cost and Management
Accounting (CMGT) 10 Management
Systems (MACS)
Accounting Control
subjects in the
Financial Accounting
students knowledge that will help government
run more productively. Youll learn how to produce
3 Computerised 7 Technical
(TPAC)
Public Accounting
11 Financial Reporting and Regulatory
Frameworks (FRRF)
Programme:
If you hold the
high quality financial statements, implement basic Bookkeeping (CPBK)
8 Business 12
Research Theory and Practice (RTAP) National Certificate:
4
internal controls, conduct effective internal auditing, Law and Accounting
Business Literacy (BUSL) Control (BLAC)
(By short dissertation, topic: Public Sector
and apply sound accounting and financial principles. Public Accounting) Accounting, you
can attain the
Build on your qualifications as you go Work as a qualified accounting Compile annual financial statements; National Certificate:
register with SAIBA as an Accounting Bookkeeping by
Complete the first four subjects ICB Public Sector WHAT I WILL Administer public accounts.
Help improve public sector financial
technician in the public sector. Make a
positive contribution to the country by Officer (once you meet their requirements); completing the
Accounting: Foundation Level and youll get your
first qualification (National Certificate: Public Sector
BE ABLE management by adding value, improving public finance management; work with Chartered Accountants and
Auditors; have a thorough knowledge of
Payroll and Monthly
TO DO efficiency and productivity to contribute to the optimal use of state SARS Returns
Accounting). Progress through the programmes government departments. resources; demonstrate a shift from accounting theory and practice, strategy, subject.
Intermediate and Advanced levels to keep building cash to accrual accounting. management accounting and regulatory If you have qualified
frameworks. with the Diploma:
your skill set and increase your employability.
Public Sector
WHAT MY Technical Public Accountant, Public Sector Financial Accountant, Accounting, you
...helping government run better TITLE CAN BE
Public Accounts Administrator. Accounting Technician in the
public sector.
Financial Accountant. Accounting
Officer (via SAIBA, see page 30).
can get the National
Diploma: Technical
Financial Accounting
by completing the
National Certificate: Public Diploma: Public Sector National Diploma: Financial Payroll and Monthly
NQF REGISTERED Sector Accounting Accounting Accounting SARS Returns and
QUALIFICATION NQF L4 (SAQA ID: 20352) NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 20353) NQF L6 (SAQA ID: 20366) the Income Tax
Returns subjects.
Total credits: 120 Total cumulative credits: 137 Total cumulative credits: 280
ICB BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOUNDATION LEVEL
DURATION: 9 MONTHS
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
ADVANCED LEVEL
ENTRY National Certificate: Small Business Higher Certificate: Office Administration
Grade 11 (Std 9), NQF L3 or an

REQUIREMENTS
Financial Management (must include the (must include the Business Management
equivalent.
Business Management 1 subject). 2 subject).
Learn how to make a business succeed 4 Office and Legal Practice (OLPR)
9 Business Management 3 (BMT3)
This programme is just the ticket if you have ambitions
1 Business Management 1 (BMT1) 5 Business Management 2 (BMT2)
of managing a business and its finances. Good business 10 Financial Management and Control (FMCL)
management is vitally important for a companys
MY SUBJECTS 2 Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB) 6 Marketing Management and
commercial success. In this programme, youll learn
Public Relations (MMPR)
11 Financial Reporting and Regulatory
3 Business Literacy (BUSL) 7

Frameworks (FRRF)
about business and financial management best practices, Financial Statements (FNST)
office and legal practice, human resource management,
computer literacy, global business strategy and research 8 Human Resources Management 12 Research Theory and Practice (RTAP)
(By short dissertation, topic: Business Management)
and Labour Relations (HRLR)
methods in commerce.
Demonstrate an understanding of the Manage your diary and work schedule Work with a management information
Your first qualification in just 3 subjects documentation, processing and recording as a manager. Operate efficiently as a system at a corporate level. Prepare a
general office manager of a business. Apply business for internal/external audit. Apply
You can achieve the ICB Business Management: WHAT I WILL of a businesss financial transactions.
Communicate effectively with the business marketing, law, PR and economics principles principles of strategic intent and strategic
Foundation Level after completing just three subjects
(and achieve the National Certificate: Small Business
BE ABLE stakeholders. Show you know what it in business. Draw up and interpret financial
statements and reports. Work efficiently with
thinking in a global business environment.
Apply managerial finance and control
Financial Management). Continue your studies to TO DO means to be a general manager. Cost and
price products, and manage working capital. the HR and labour relations departments. principles in a commercial environment.
progress to the Intermediate and Advanced Levels, Operate a personal computer. Apply business growth principles for local and Draw up and interpret financial statements
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global expansion. and reports in accordance with IFRS.
and their associated nationally recognised qualifications.
Assistant or administrator in human Senior Office Administrator, Secretary, Financial Accountant, Accounting Officer
WHAT MY
...managing a successful business TITLE CAN BE
resources, office management, legal,
administration, public relations, finance,
marketing, sales, customer relations. Junior
General Office Manager, Human
Resources Manager, Labour Relations
Manager, Field/Floor/Store/Department
(via SAIBA, see page 30). Field/Floor/Store/
Department Manager, Key Account Manager,
Business Manager, Business Consultant,
Researcher, Junior Analyst, Sales Assistant. Supervisor, Customer Service Manager. Business Advisor, Service or Sales Manager.
National Certificate: Small Business

NQF REGISTERED Financial Management
Higher Certificate: Office Administration National Diploma: Financial Accounting
12 | www.icb.org.za QUALIFICATION NQF L4 (SAQA ID 48736)

Total cumulative credits: 280 13
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Total credits: 120
ICB ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME FOUNDATION LEVEL
DURATION: 9 MONTHS
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
ADVANCED LEVEL
ENTRY National Certificate: Small Business Higher Certificate: Office
Grade 11 (Std 9), NQF L3 or

Financial Management (must include the Administration (must include the
Dreaming of running your own business? REQUIREMENTS an equivalent.
Entrepreneurship 1 subject). Entrepreneurship 2 subject).
If you are financially-minded and have dreams to start, manage or develop
a small/medium sized business, or want to help grow an established local 4 Office and Legal Practice (OLPR)
9 Entrepreneurship 3 (ENT3)
company to a global enterprise, this is the study stream for you.
1 Entrepreneurship 1 (ENT1) 5 Entrepreneurship 2 (ENT2)
10 Financial Management and Control (FMCL)
Learn what you need to succeed MY SUBJECTS 2 6 Marketing Management and
Every entrepreneurial venture needs someone who is financially savvy,

Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB)
Public Relations (MMPR) 11 Financial Reporting and Regulatory
Frameworks (FRRF)
and thatll be you if you study this programme. The specially-selected subjects 3 Business Literacy (BUSL)
7 Financial Statements (FNST)
12 Research Theory and Practice (RTAP)
8
in this programme are designed to give you the financial, accounting and Human Resources Management (By short dissertation, topic: Entrepreneurship)
commercial skills youll need to make your business a success. The course and Labour Relations (HRLR)
also covers strategy, technical knowledge, and personal skills.
Understand what it means to be an Work with a management information system at
The Foundation Level will give you a good grounding (and earn you the entrepreneur in South Africa. Identify business Lead a small/medium sized business. Manage a corporate level. Prepare a business for internal/
National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management). Keep studying opportunities, set up a new business. external audit. Apply principles of strategic intent
to achieve the Intermediate and Advanced Levels, and their associated WHAT I WILL Understand the documents, processes and
your work schedule as an entrepreneur.
Operate efficiently in an office environment. and strategic thinking in a global entrepreneurial
NQF qualifications. BE ABLE recording of financial transactions in the Apply law, marketing, PR and economic environment. Apply managerial finance and
TO DO business. Communicate effectively with all
stakeholders. Cost and price products and
principles in business. Draw up and interpret
financial statements and reports. Work
control principles in a commercial environment.
Understand and stick to entrepreneurial ethics.
Each time I receive my certificate
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manage working capital. Manage business efficiently with HR and labour relations. Manage and lead change in your business. Draw
in the mail, it has honestly been the best logistics. Work with SARS and other statutory Apply local and global growth principles. up and interpret financial statements and reports
feeling ever. And the look on my husbands bodies. Operate a personal computer. in accordance with IFRS.
...my own boss face shows how proud he is of me!

- Showneaz, ICB student WHAT MY Youre probably not interested in applying for a job if youre studying this programme! If youre not
Financial Accountant, Chief Financial Officer
in an entrepreneurial environment, Business
TITLE CAN BE starting your own business, you could join a start-up or new business as their finance person. Consultant, Business Advisor, Accounting
Officer (via SAIBA, see page 30).
National Certificate: Small Business Higher Certificate: Office

NQF REGISTERED Financial Management Administration
National Diploma: Financial Accounting
QUALIFICATION NQF L4 (SAQA ID 48736) NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 23619)

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ICB OFFICE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME FOUNDATION LEVEL
DURATION: 18 MONTHS
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
ADVANCED LEVEL
ENTRY Grade 12 (Std 10) or equivalent and you
Certificate: Office Administration, which Higher Certificate: Office Administration,

must be at least 16 years of age.
REQUIREMENTS consists of the previous 6 subjects. which consists of the previous 9 subjects.
Be an indispensable all-rounder No prior accounting knowledge needed.
1
This programme is perfect for those of you who want to learn a little bookkeeping, and a lot of
Business and Office Administration 1 (BOA1)
all-round office knowledge. By learning about all the elements that contribute to a smooth-running
office, youll be able to help out in just about any department.
2 Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB)
MY SUBJECTS 3 Business Literacy (BUSL) 7 Business and Office Administration 2

(BOA2) 10 Business and Office
Administration 3 (BOA3)
Increase your knowledge and your responsibilities
As you work your way through this programmes 12 subjects, 4 Marketing Management and Public
Relations (MMPR)
8 Human Resources Management and
Labour Relations (HRLR) 11 Financial Statements (FNST)
youll move up from the Foundation Level through the

Intermediate Level and ultimately to the Advanced Level 5 Business Law and Administrative
Practice (BLAP)
9 Economics (ECON) 12 Management (MGMT)
6
and achieve their associated NQF qualifications.
Cost and Management Accounting (CMGT)
This programme is a great choice if you want to help any
company run in an organised way. The knowledge you gain Business communication; bookkeeping
in each successive qualification builds on the last, allowing
you to take on key functions and increased responsibility
WHAT I WILL up to trial balance; apply your basic
knowledge of cost and management
Apply a range of office administration Use your advanced knowledge of
BE ABLE techniques and economics; perform human office administration and management
#ICANBE
in your workplace. accounting; use your basic skills in resources and labour relations administrative techniques, financial accounting and
TO DO marketing and public relations, business tasks. reporting skills.
law and administrative practice.
...helping an office run smoothly WHAT MY Junior Office Administrator, Receptionist, Senior Office Administrator, Secretary,
General Office Manager, Human Office Manager, Public Relations
TITLE CAN BE Office Assistant, Public Relations Officer,
Marketing Administrator. Resources Administrator, Labour Manager, Administrative Manager.
Relations Administrator.
NQF REGISTERED
Certificate: Office Administration Higher Certificate: Office Administration Diploma: Office Administration
NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 23618) NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 23619) NQF L6 (SAQA ID: 35958)
QUALIFICATION Total credits: 120 Total cumulative credits: 240 Total cumulative credits: 360
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HOW TO FIT AROUND YOUR LIFE How long do ICB courses last?
I CAN CHOOSE HOW TO STUDY...

to study while still getting support from a college.
Most school leavers opt for this route, because they They range from 6 months to 3 years,
arent working yet or tied down with too many Register with a distance learning college and they will
STUDY...
send you the tuition material you need for the subjects depending on which course you are
commitments (lucky them!). registered for. Each subject in the
you signed up for.
In a classroom, via distance Part time at a college As a distance learner, you will have access to the colleges
course should take about 48 hours
learning, full time or part

of study (roughly 3 months in reality)
helpline and support structures, so you wont really be before you write the final exam.
If youre working full time but really want to gain
time? Its up to you! a qualification, this is a great option as youll attend
classes after hours every week. Part time studies can
going it alone.
You work through the material yourself, at your own pace,
really increase your options if youre already employed wherever you are. At the end of your course, youll sit your
but looking to up-skill and increase your job security, final exam at the ICB examination centre nearest to you.
Just finished school and cant wait for campus or even change jobs.
life? A working mom with lots of ambition, INDEPENDENT SELF-STUDY (not recommended)
but very little time? On a mission to study Video studies at a college
This option means you can do the work at your own
intensively and qualify in just 6 months? If you cant always make scheduled classes, some colleges pace, but you are entirely on your own. Which means
Or maybe you have a longer term plan have the option of letting you watch pre-recorded
...studying at to study on the side while working full time? lectures. Instead of attending fixed classes, you can book
youll have to get hold of all course materials yourself,
and youll have no access to tutor support from any
Today I can proudly say
a pace that suits me viewing times with your college that suit your lifestyle. college, the ICB, or the publishers of the textbooks.
that I know Im heading
Whatever your situation, there will be towards a brighter future for
an ICB study route that works for you. me and my children. The ICB
We have hundreds of accredited training Monthly exams Exams 5 times a year has made me realise that
Im a divorced mom and support my daughter providers (colleges) across southern Africa,
Training providers conduct formal exams for classroom-
Im capable of anything
Exams for distance learning and independent students are
who will provide you with invaluable tuition that I set my mind to.
on my own. Im bettering myself and my circumstances. and support, whether you register for classroom
based students every month, but do double check when conducted 5 times a year, at ICB-approved examination centres
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Distance learning EXAM DATES Classroom students will do this through their colleges.
Ive decided WHAT TO STUDY students can register AND VENUES Distance learning students will enter on the Student Portal online.
online on the ICBs
Student Portal. Classroom students: Most Go to www.icb.org.za and click through to the Student Portal.
Ive chosen HOW TO STUDY Classroom students will be
colleges hold exams on-site
Choose your qualification first. Then choose the subject(s), exam date(s) and
every month, so check what
registered by their colleges. venue for your exams, and submit your exam entry along with the required
your colleges schedule is.
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You will need to pay the ICB Pay your ICB registration and How many Portfolios will I get?
registration fee when you register exam fees as early as possible,
Youll get one PoE per subject per exam.
SUBJECTS ARE FLEXIBLE TOO! with us for the first time, and then so we can send you your PoE
Giving you the best chance to succeed
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The ICBs unique phased learning model applies to ALL to you. You can do as many or as few as you want to at
be disadvantaging yourself!
get them from their colleges.
our 30 subjects. Its been designed to empower you to learn the same time. We do recommend you do the subjects
concepts and grasp skills that will stay with you for life. from the lower levels first and work your way up, but this WHAT MUST I DO WHEN I GET MY PoE?
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This is your indispensable guide to studying your ICB
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exactly what you need to do throughout your ICB studies. unique our academic team
It explains how to fill in your PoE, and contains lots of has designed it to give you the Each subject is divided into 3 learning phases. Youll do Your college will give you your course materials and textbooks, Need to postpone Sick on Missed
forms you need to complete. Work through it step by step and
best possible chance of learning an ICB Assignment during each phase, and at the end of whether you are a classroom or distance learning student. If you your exam? exam day? your exam?
follow all the instructions in it, and youll be on track for success! phases 1 and 2, youll complete an ICB Test to test your chose to study independently, youll have to get your own textbooks
effectively and passing your If youre not ready to write your You can apply for a If you did not attend
knowledge. These tests have been set by the ICB and are and course materials.
I CB Tests and Assignments subject first time. But its not just final exam, you can postpone it medical postponement your exam, and did not
standardised all students must complete them. ONCE only to the next exam date. and youll need a medical postpone it in time, youll
For every subject, the ICB sets 3 Assignments and 2 Tests that If you have queries about the work, please speak to your training
about passing the exam. Our Submit your postponement request certificate. Contact your have to start the subject
help you to test your knowledge during your studies. Distance Your final exam marks the end of the third learning phase. provider. They will be able to help you with questions about your
learning students will find the ICB Tests and Assignments in their methodology makes sure you get a subject content, theory, assignments, etc. If youre an independent to the ICB before the last date for college or the ICB for over by re-entering for
deep and thorough understanding This integrated way of learning helps to prepare you postponements for that exam more information. the exam and getting
PoE when it arrives. Classroom-based students will get their ICB student and have chosen NOT to study via a college, you will have
(and is good practice) for your final exam. Youll know cycle (see the exam timetables a new PoE.
Assignments in their Portfolios, and their ICB Tests will be given of your course materials. So you to find the support you need yourself.
what to expect no surprises! for these dates for postponement
by their lecturers during their studies. dont just get a qualification - you The ICB is strictly only the external examining body for these date on pg 36-39).
nswer books
A gain real skills that you can use in qualifications. To remain independent and fair, we cannot get
Youll also find blank answer books in your PoE for you your job from Day 1. involved in any support or tuition.
to write the answers to your ICB Tests and Assignments in.
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9 HOW IS EVERYTHING MARKED? PASS MARK:
YOU NEED TO GET
The professional
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register with are:
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all my ICB Assignments and ICB Tests.

Your ICB Tests are provisionally
Can I submit these later? No, you need to make
70%
marked by the college, then
70% of your final mark Q. If Im studying an ICB course 100% sure that everything is included in your PoE before
moderated by the ICB.
comes from your final exam. You must get independently, can I call the ICB for help with you submit it. The ICB cannot accept any additional
Distance learning students: a minimum of 50% for the final exam to assignments or understanding the course materials for marking after youve handed it in. Only
Everything in your PoE will YOUR FINAL EXAM be declared competent in the subject. OVERALL TO BE material? No, the ICB does not provide tuition or what you hand in at your final exam will be marked.
be marked by the ICB. DECLARED COMPETENT. study support to any students. If youve chosen to study
independently, youll have to find the answers yourself
Q . What if theres no examination centre
30% ICB ASSIGNMENTS 30% of your mark through your family, friends, colleagues or the internet.
10 11
near where I live? The ICB arranges exam venues
AND ICB TESTS comes from the ICB Assignments and
ICB Tests that you do during your course. throughout southern Africa and a detailed list is available
Q. I cant decide between college and on www.icb.org.za. If you live and work more than 200km
independent study. What should I choose? from an official examination centre, you can submit
RESULTS College study (classroom-based or distance learning) a Private Invigilator Application to the ICB with the
is the option we always recommend, as youll get prescribed fee, which will be considered on an individual
Results are released about NOT YET COMPETENT? COMPETENT?
7 weeks after your exam. REGISTER WITH A help from a college if you are stuck with any of the basis. If a new centre opens after youve submitted your
PROFESSIONAL BODY
If you qualify for an exam re-write Congratulations! Now you can move on coursework. If youre studying independently, youre application, we reserve the right to allocate you to it.
See the exam timetables
you dont need to redo your PoE, to your next subject. Finished an ICB level? entirely on your own. Independent study works for very
for results release dates.
just the final exam, which will count Youll get an ICB Programme Certificate from If youve completed few people you must be very proactive, resourceful
Classroom students will get 100%. Youll need to redo your exam the ICB within 2 months. The ICB submits a full qualification, you and have a great support network to do it successfully. Q . Can you send me past papers so I can
their results from their colleges. within 12 months. If you are again not your qualification details to FASSET, who then can apply to register with The college route can be flexible, and offers you support. practice for my exam please? Nope, sorry. Past
Distance learning students yet competent, or miss your re-write, processes your NQF Qualification Certificate. a professional body like papers are not available because if outcomes change,
will be able to get their results youll have to start the subject over. Their processing time is about 6 months. You the ICBA. See page 29 past papers will be out-dated - plus we need to protect
on the Student Portal, and they You can carry on with your other can also migrate to another programme just by for details. Q. Can I just show up at a final exam and write the credibility of the papers. Your course materials (which
will also be emailed to you. subjects in the meantime. completing another few subjects. (See page 7.) it? No. To be allowed to write an exam for a subject, do contain sample questions) and the ICB Assignments
you must have entered the exam for that subject, paid and ICB Tests that go into your PoE will prepare you for
for it, had the ICB confirm your registration and you the questions in your final exam. Please speak to your
Depending on how you do, youll either be declared COMPETENT or NOT YET COMPETENT. must have done all the coursework for the subject too. training provider if you feel you need extra help.
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What I can do with my ICB qualifications STUDY FURTHER ELSEWHERE
with credit for your ICB qualification
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
6
I CAN
As well as making you attractive to employers and clients,
your ICB qualifications can also lead you to these opportunities:
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Once youve completed your studies through the ICB, there are several
STUDY
I CAN STUDY FURTHER...

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) are respected, local and international professional bodies that you can apply to for
international, accounting professional bodies - headquartered in the UK. professional membership.
Study further with the ICB

FURTHER
CIMA and ACCA grant exemptions to the qualifications the ICB offers.
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

Accredited, reputable and recognised qualifications CIMA offers training and qualifications in and Accountants (ICBA)
management accounting. ICB graduates holding www.icba.org.za
All ICB qualifications are registered on the National the National Diploma: Financial Accounting NQF
Qualifications Framework (NQF) by the South African 6 qualification can apply to CIMA for up to 6 The ICBA is the sister organisation of the ICB and grants membership
Qualifications Authority (SAQA). exemptions. If you hold the ICBs Certificate: Office at a number of levels based on your qualification(s) and work experience.
Administration NQF 5, you can get 2 exemptions The ICBA recognises all the ICBs current qualifications, as well as other
Our programmes are valued by employers, and our relevant qualifications that are registered on the South African National
from CIMA. See www.cimaglobal.com
...earning a graduates are recognised locally and internationally
by several professional bodies.
Qualifications Framework. Foreign qualifications are also recognised,
great income ACCA is the worlds leading body for professional

as long as they have been evaluated by SAQA.
ICB qualifications are modular, which means you can build
on them as your studies or career progress. You can also accountants, with over 110 years of experience,
qualify in another programme just by completing a few innovation and excellence. ICB graduates holding South African Institute
the National Diploma: Financial Accounting NQF of Tax Professionals (SAIT)
more subjects. See the table on page 7 for more.
6 qualification can study further through ACCA. www.thesait.org.za
You will receive up to 6 exemptions to further your
studies towards becoming a Chartered Certified If you want to register as a tax practitioner, youll need to become a member
If a machinist Accountant with ACCA. See www.accaglobal.com of SAIT. SAIT recognises the ICBs FET Certificate: Bookkeeping, and the
from a clothing factory Find a job National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting qualifications. Students
who register with SAIT with the FET Certificate: Bookkeeping qualification
and mother of four can In association with CareerJunction, South Africas hugely must upgrade this to the National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting
Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa offers
fulfil a dream of becoming a financial popular job site, you can search and apply for financial
several professional qualifications in this specific field within a year of becoming a member. SAIT has several other membership
accountant, then anyone can. and admin positions at www.icb.org.za/careers
of corporate governance, and grants exemptions criteria please contact them for details.
- Zaino, ICB student for certain ICB subjects. See www.chartsec.co.za
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ICB ICB
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The South African Institute of SISTER SISTER
ITHSA
ORGANISATION ORGANISATION ASSESSMENT: A test of your knowledge, PROGRAMME: A learning stream or pathway
Business Accountants (SAIBA) consisting of selected subjects with a
e.g. an exam. Marking of assignments.
www.saiba.org.za particular focus e.g. Financial Accounting,
BURSARY: Money awarded to help deserving Public Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Office
If you want to perform Accounting Officer duties, you need to be www.ith.org.za students pay for their courses. Bursaries Administration or Business Management.
do not need to be repaid and are paid
a SAIBA member. ICB graduates who hold the National Diploma: Financial to the provider. QCTO: Quality Council for Trade
Accounting qualifications meet the academic requirements of SAIBAs The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and Accountants The Chartered Institute of Tourism and Hospitality (ITH) is a similar organisation to and Occupations.
membership. But do note that SAIBA has other membership criteria COLLEGE: See (ICB) Training provider.
(ICBA) is a professional body for qualified finance and office the ICB, operating in the tourism and hospitality sector. If you are interested in a career QUALIFICATIONS: This is what you get
too, including relevant work experience. administration professionals in southern Africa. It used in this exciting field, the ITH could help you make your dreams come true. COMPETENT: You know your stuff when you have completed a prescribed set
youve passed your assessment. of subjects competently e.g. a national
to be part of the ICB but separated from it in 2013. certificate, national diploma, etc. All ICB
The ITH accredits southern African training providers and supports them in rolling out DISSERTATION: A written thesis, based qualifications are registered on the South
As a professional body, the ICBA certifies qualifications, awards the UKs Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH) British-registered programmes. on original research.
African National Qualifications Framework
International Association of
designations and offers a range of benefits to our members. As a Qualified
Member of the ICBA, you can put the following letters after your name: Tourism Management DISTANCE LEARNING: Studies done (NQF).
Bookkeepers (IAB) Hospitality Management without physical contact or classrooms
e.g. via mail, email or internet.
RE-ASSESSMENT: To re-write your
www.iab.org.uk
Membership Designation NQF level attained Minimum work
experience*
The CTHs internationally Culinary Programmes FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING: Studies done
final exam.
The UK-based IAB is recognised by the British government in terms Student None Not applicable 0 months
recognised courses range
from short courses to English Communication for Tourism in a classroom environment.
RPL (Recognition of prior learning): Credit
for your work experience or studies you
of Anti Money Laundering regulations, and the IAB supervises its Certified Junior Bookkeeper CJBIcba (SA) Level 3 6 months post-graduate level and Hospitality FASSET: The Finance and Accounting Services completed elsewhere, within the last 5 years.
members in terms of these regulations. Depending on the subject Certified Public Accounts Administrator CPAAIcba (SA) Level 4 12 months programmes in: Team Leadership for Tourism and Hospitality Sector Education and Training Authority.
SAQA: The South African Qualifications
you have passed, ICB students may apply for membership of the IAB. Certified Senior Bookkeeper CSBIcba (SA) Level 4 12 months FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT: Tests and Authority is the body which oversees the
All courses are registered on the United Kingdoms National Qualifications development and management of the
assignments during your course.
Certified Small Business Financial Manager CSBFMIcba (SA) Level 4 12 months or Qualifications and Credit Frameworks, and not on the South African National National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
Qualifications Framework. Over 35 universities recognise these programmes LEARNERSHIP: Studying while working for
Certified Technical Financial Accountant CTFAIcba (SA) Level 5 24 months
a company that is an accredited ICB workplace STUDY STREAM: See programme.
Certified Technical Public Accountant CTPAIcba (SA) Level 5 24 months as being equivalent to degree-level studies. training provider, so that you get practical
International Association of SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT: A written
experience too.
Accounting Professionals (IAAP) Certified Junior Office Administrator CJOAIcba (SA) Level 5 24 months exam; the final exam for a subject.
www.accountingprofessional.org Certified Senior Office Administrator CSOAIcba (SA) Level 5 24 months NOT YET COMPETENT: You havent passed. (ICB) TRAINING PROVIDER: A college or
Contact the ITH on www.ith.org.za or info@ith.org.za
Certified Financial Accountant CFAIcba (SA) Level 6 36 months NQF (National Qualifications Framework): other educational company that has been
Also based in the UK, the IAAP is an international professional Certified Office Manager COMIcba (SA) Level 6 36 months The NQF is a system for assuring the quality accredited to provide ICB courses.
body, offering international recognition for the finest business of qualifications in South Africa. Courses
(ICB) WORKPLACE TRAINING PROVIDER:
and accountancy qualifications in the world. ICB graduates who hold * Relevant and current work experience
The CTH is which are registered on the NQF are
An employer who has been accredited to
endorsed by recognised nationally as being credible
the FET Certificate: Bookkeeping NQF 4 and higher qualifications may train staff on the practical side of ICB courses,
all kinds of and valuable.
apply to the IAAP for membership. If your membership is approved, The ICBA welcomes members who have relevant, recognised work experience important in their workplace.
youll be able to use the designations awarded by the IAAP. and qualifications from tuition providers including (but not limited to) the ICB. industry PoE / Portfolio of Evidence: A workbook
figures and
brands, that a student fills with proof of learning and
Find out more at www.icba.org.za including: submits for examination.
File this under useful! RECOGNISING PRIOR LEARNING AND WORK EXPERIENCE
If youre working already, or have completed Perhaps youve picked up some qualifications or courses in the past that include subjects that are similar 7
some courses in the past, read on.
Q to the ICBs. Or youve got some solid experience working in a relevant field.
A
OTHER
To be considered for exemptions/Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit towards an ICB qualification
LEARNERSHIPS
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION...

(note: this is not guaranteed), your previous qualifications or part-qualifications must be registered on the NQF
and should have been attained within the last five years. If your NQF-registered qualifications are more than five
USEFUL
Q . Do I have to be years old, you will also need to provide proof of more recent, relevant work experience.
Theory + on-the-job experience employed to be able to
study via a learnership?
INFORMATION
If youre working already, and your employer To apply for Recognition of Prior Learning
is an ICB-accredited Workplace Training
Provider, you could get an ICB qualification
Yes, you must be employed.
Your employer must be
(RPL) youll need to submit: RPL DOCUMENTS
accredited by the ICB as The ICB Student Details form and Guidelines for Recognition
Download the ICB
via a learnership*. Youd do the qualification Student Details form and the Guidelines
via the ICBs usual exams but the practical part a Workplace Training Provider of Prior Learning form.
to offer our learnerships. for Recognition of Prior Learning from
www.icb.org.za/downloads or email
#ICANBE
would be done while youre working on the Proof of payment of the ICBs RPL application fee. This is
job. You would also need to complete an ICB a non refundable fee of R440, to cover the review process our support team on support@icb.org.za.
Workplace Portfolio of Evidence (PoE), which which is done individually on a case by case basis.
Q . Do you have a list
...my familys breadwinner will be reviewed by an ICB examiner.
of companies that offer Your detailed CV.
Learnerships are great for employees, as you learnerships? Certified true copies of your official transcripts of results, Well review your application and may offer you
can earn while you learn. Some students even No, you will need to approach as issued by your previous training institution. credits based on subjects youve already passed,
get their studies subsidised by their employers, companies yourself. or we may ask you to complete a RPL Portfolio
International students must get their non-South African of Evidence (PoE) which we will supply.
as learnerships also offer incentives to companies.
qualifications/subjects certified by the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA) first. Please attach the relevant SAQA Certificate If you qualify for exemptions and want to go
Q . Can the ICB give me of Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications. ahead and accept these credits, you will need
I dropped out of school in Grade 11. 20 years later I passed a learnership? to pay another fee to be granted full or conditional
For more information, please see the The accreditation number of the training provider who awarded exemptions, and remember: you must be
my Matric. When I started my ICB studies I was a single Learnerships section on the ICB website:
Unfortunately not. We are
your previous qualifications/part-qualifications (e.g. DHET, Setas registered with the ICB too.
not a training provider. The ICBs
parent, with two kids in the same college. Whod have thought www.icb.org.za/qualifications/ role in learnerships is to assess
QAP, Umalusi, CHE).
See page 35 for RPL fees.
that Id become a qualified technical financial accountant?! learnerships your theoretical work, and The NQF level and SAQA qualification registration number for your
- Mina, ICB student your practical experience previous courses. e.g. For the National Certificate: Bookkeeping
* Not all ICB courses are offered as learnerships. (your Workplace PoE). the NQF level is Level 3 and the SAQA number is 58375.
33
ICB BURSARIES OUR POLICIES
2017 PAYMENT METHODS
REGISTRATION FEE
We know that some of the keenest
and most deserving students find
AND PROCEDURES Annual student registration fee R330
IMPORTANT | Dont forget to use your ICB reference number
EXAM-RELATED FEES or South African ID number as your payment reference. If your
The fine print
ICB FEES
it hard to pay for their studies.
company is paying for your studies, please tell them to use
Portfolio of Evidence and exam fee per subject (all qualifications) R620
In 2016 the ICB awarded 25 bursaries, Youve heard it on the adverts: Terms and these as the payment reference too so we know who they are
each worth R5,000. The best part is that Exam re-write fee per subject (all qualifications) R430 paying for. Foreign students: Please contact the ICB for your
conditions apply. If youve decided youd like
our bursaries do not have to be repaid. to study an ICB programme, please take some Exam postponement fee per subject to the next exam date R220 reference number if its the first time youre paying us.
We just ask that recipients put them time to read through our Examination Policy. Exam late entry fee per subject R450
to really good use and study hard! It explains the terms and conditions attached Only distance learning and independent Exam re-mark and examiners report (fee per subject) R850 Credit card | You can pay your ICB fees by credit card
to our programmes and exams. students pay ICB fees directly to us. Private invigilator admin fee (prior approval required) R970 on our secure Student Portal. https://www.secureicb.co.za/learner
How to apply for an ICB bursary We update this policy regularly and you can always Classroom-based students will be Duplicate transcript of results R110
To be eligible for an ICB bursary
download it from www.icb.org.za, find it in the billed by their colleges. Certificate re-print (including postage) R200 EFT | The ICBs bank details NO CASH | The ICB
Portfolio Administration Guide in your Portfolio for payments are: The Institute does not accept cash
you must: Re-issue of PoE (including postage) R350
A lready be studying an ICB
of Evidence, or contact our office (see back cover
Please note: Re-post/Re-delivery fee R95
of Certified Bookkeepers payments. If this is your
for contact details) and well send it to you. Bank First National Bank only option, please make
programme or qualification. In order to receive your PoE or be entered for exams, Workplace PoE exams (learnerships) R1,000 Branch Rondebosch a deposit at an FNB bank
Q
you must have sent your Exam Entry Form with proof Branch code 201509
H ave a good academic and then send us the
A RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING AND WORK EXPERIENCE (RPL) / EXEMPTION FEES

of fee payment to the ICB or your training provider. Account number 50262418757 proof of payment.
and attendance record.
Remember you can also register with the ICB and enter
RPL/Exemption application fee R440 SWIFT code for international
For bursaries in 2017, make sure exams online on our Student Portal. At the time you
RPL/Exemption fee per subject exemption granted (no PoE required) R370 payments FIRNZAJJ
your application reaches the Q. What are the criteria for awarding enter for the first exam of a (calendar) year, the annual
ICB by 30 April 2017. bursaries? ICB bursaries are awarded student registration fee is payable. RPL PoE fee per subject (PoE is required) R900
according to academic performance, financial SnapScan | You can now pay
Successful applicants will be If you cancel a scheduled exam, fees cant be
contacted by 30 June 2017. need and any special circumstances. refunded. Exams can be postponed only once TRAINING PROVIDERS your ICB fees in South Africa
using the SnapScan app for
to the next scheduled exam date, if we have received Annual accreditation renewal fee R1,100 all smartphones.
Q. Do you award the bursaries in cash? your postponement fee and forms on time. Incorrectly Training / Workplace provider accreditation fee R6,800 There is no extra cost to
Between January and April, No. Bursaries are paid directly to an ICB- completed forms or insufficient fees will result in download or use SnapScan.
Admin fee for accreditation changes (i.e. scopes, entity names, status, etc.) R750
the bursary application accredited training provider or other exam entries not being processed, or processing SnapScan allows you to make
Special site visits (e.g. change of training venue) POA
form can be downloaded relevant ICB accredited service providers. being delayed. safe and secure payments.
from www.icb.org.za All fees are not refundable. Fees are quoted in South
African Rands and may change without prior notice.
Fees listed include 14% VAT for SA and bank charges 2017 Student Entry Example: 1 x Registration Fee R330 (once off per year) + 2 x Subject Fees R1,240 (R620 x 2) = R1,570 Total entry fees for 2017 for first 2 subjects
34 | www.icb.org.za for payments from other countries. 35
A
BKTB Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
LIST OF ALL SUBJECTS AND THEIR CODES

IMPORTANT! Please double check with your college that
2017 EXAM TIMETABLE

For classroom-based students they will be offering an exam for the subject you want to write OAB1 BOA1
Business & Office Administration 1
OAB1 until 1 April 2017, then BOA1
Exams are written at your college. on these dates. Youll also need to find out what their cut-off dates
OAB2 BOA2
are for entries for the exams you want to write. OAB2 until 1 April 2017, then BOA2 Results will be released
Business and Office Administration 3 on the due date
OAB3 BOA3 OAB3 until 1 April 2017, then BOA3
on condition that
Business Law and Accounting Control
MONTH FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE TFBL BLAC
Please TFBL until 1 April 2017, then BLAC Portfolios of Evidence
Business Law and Administrative Practice are received at the
Exam dates Sat 11 Feb Mon 13 Feb Tue 14 Feb Wed 15 Feb Thu 16 Feb Sat 11 Mar Mon 13 Mar Sat 8 Apr Mon 10 Apr Sat 6 May Mon 8 May Tue 9 May Wed 10 May Thu 11 May Sat 10 Jun Mon 12 Jun OABL BLAP
confirm the
OABL until 1 April 2017, then BLAP ICB's offices within
MACS, FNST, MACS, FNST, BUSL Business Literacy 4 days of the required
times for
BKTB, PMSR, BKTB, CMGT, CPBK, ITRT, BKTB, PMSR, BKTB, PMSR, BKTB, PMSR, BKTB, PMSR, BKTB, PMSR, BKTB, CMGT, CPBK, ITRT, BKTB, PMSR, BKTB, PMSR, BMT1 Business Management 1
PMSR, PAAD, BUSL, RTAP, PMSR, PAAD, BUSL, RTAP, despatch date.
CPBK, BUSL, CRPS, FMCL, TPAC, FRRF, CPBK, BUSL, CPBK, BUSL, CPBK, BUSL, CPBK, BUSL, CPBK, BUSL, CRPS, FMCL, TPAC, FRRF, CPBK, BUSL, CPBK, BUSL, BMT2 Business Management 2
Subjects BMT1, BMT2, BLAC, MMPR, BMT1, BMT2, BLAC, MMPR,
each exam
FNST, CMGT, ENT1, ENT2, HRLR, OLPR, FNST, CMGT, FNST, CMGT, FNST, CMGT, FNST, CMGT, FNST, CMGT, ENT1, ENT2, HRLR, OLPR, FNST, CMGT, FNST, CMGT, BMT3 Business Management 3 This exam timetable
BMT3, ENT3, BOA3, ECON BMT3, ENT3, BOA3, ECON
ITRT, BLAC BOA2 MGMT, BLAP ITRT, BLAC ITRT, BLAC ITRT, BLAC ITRT, BLAC ITRT, BLAC BOA2 MGMT, BLAP ITRT, BLAC ITRT, BLAC Computerised Bookkeeping
BOA1 BOA1 JBCB CPBK JBCB until 1 April 2017, then CPBK is subject to change
with your Exam entries due by Sat 31 Dec 2016 Sat 28 Jan 2017 Sat 25 Feb 2017 Sat 25 Mar 2017 Sat 29 Apr 2017 FACS CRPS
Corporate Strategy
FACS until 1 April 2017, then CRPS
and the ICB reserves
college.
the right to cancel
Enter for re-write by Fri 27 Jan 2017 Fri 24 Feb 2017 Fri 24 Mar 2017 Fri 21 Apr 2017 Fri 26 May 2017 CMGT Cost and Management Accounting any exam at its own
OAEC ECON Economics OAEC until 1 April 2017, then ECON
Postpone by Fri 27 Jan 2017 Fri 24 Feb 2017 Fri 24 Mar 2017 Fri 21 Apr 2017 Fri 26 May 2017 discretion.
ENT1 Entrepreneurship 1
Results released by ICB Fri 31 Mar 2017 Fri 28 Apr 2017 Fri 26 May 2017 Fri 23 Jun 2017 Fri 28 Jul 2017 ENT2 Entrepreneurship 2 These timetables
ENT3 Entrepreneurship 3 were correct at the
FMCL Financial Management and Control time of going to print
FRRF Financial Reporting and Reg Frameworks in September 2016.
MONTH JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER FNST Financial Statements Things do change,
HR Management and Labour Relations
Exam dates Sat 8 Jul Mon 10 Jul Tue 11 Jul Wed 12 Jul Thu 13 Jul Sat 12 Aug Mon 14 Aug Sat 9 Sep Mon 11 Sep Tue 12 Sep Wed 13 Sep Thu 14 Sep Sat 14 Oct Mon 16 Oct Sat 11 Nov Mon 13 Nov Tue 14 Nov Wed 15 Nov Thu 16 Nov Sat 2 Dec Mon 4 Dec OAHR HRLR OAHR until 1 April 2017, then HRLR so please refer to our
Income Tax Returns website for the most
TFIT ITRT TFIT until 1 April 2017, then ITRT
MACS, FNST, MACS, FNST, MACS, FNST, up to date timetables.
BKTB, PMSR, BKTB, CMGT, CPBK, ITRT, BKTB, PMSR, BKTB, PMSR, BKTB, PMSR, BKTB, CMGT, CPBK, ITRT, BUSL, RTAP, BKTB, PMSR, BKTB, PMSR, BKTB, PMSR, BKTB, CMGT, CPBK, ITRT, BKTB, PMSR, BKTB, PMSR,
PMSR, PAAD, BUSL, RTAP, PMSR, PAAD, PMSR, PAAD, BUSL, RTAP, MGMT Management
CPBK, BUSL, CRPS, FMCL, TPAC, FRRF, CPBK, BUSL, CPBK, BUSL, CPBK, BUSL, CRPS, FMCL, TPAC, FRRF, BLAC, CPBK, BUSL, CPBK, BUSL, CPBK, BUSL, CRPS, FMCL, TPAC, FRRF, CPBK, BUSL, CPBK, BUSL, Late entries will
Subjects FNST, CMGT, ENT1, ENT2,
BMT1, BMT2,
HRLR, OLPR,
BLAC, MMPR,
FNST, CMGT, FNST, CMGT, FNST, CMGT, ENT1, ENT2,
BMT1, BMT2,
HRLR, OLPR, MMPR, FNST, CMGT, FNST, CMGT, FNST, CMGT, ENT1, ENT2,
BMT1, BMT2,
HRLR, OLPR,
BLAC, MMPR,
FNST, CMGT, FNST, CMGT, FAMC MACS
Management Accounting Control Systems
BMT3, ENT3, BOA3, ECON BMT3, ENT3, BMT3, ENT3, BOA3, ECON FAMC until 1 April 2017, then MACS only be accepted by
ITRT, BLAC BOA2 MGMT, BLAP ITRT, BLAC ITRT, BLAC ITRT, BLAC BOA2 MGMT, BLAP BOA3, ECON ITRT, BLAC ITRT, BLAC ITRT, BLAC BOA2 MGMT, BLAP ITRT, BLAC ITRT, BLAC OAMM Marketing Management and Public Relations
BOA1 BOA1 BOA1 absolute exception,
MMPR OAMM until 1 April 2017, then MMPR
at the discretion
OLPR Office and Legal Practice
Exam entries due by Sat 27 May 2017 Sat 1 Jul 2017 Sat 29 Jul 2017 Sat 2 Sep 2017 Sat 30 Sep 2017 Sat 21 Oct 2017 of ICB Management,
Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns
JBPR PMSR and late entry fees
Enter for re-write by Fri 23 Jun 2017 Fri 28 Jul 2017 Fri 25 Aug 2017 Fri 29 Sep 2017 Fri 27 Oct 2017 Fri 17 Nov 2017 JBPR until 1 April 2017, then PMSR
PAAD Public Accounting Administration will be levied.
Postpone by Fri 23 Jun 2017 Fri 28 Jul 2017 Fri 25 Aug 2017 Fri 29 Sep 2017 Fri 27 Oct 2017 Fri 17 Nov 2017
RTAP Research Theory and Practice
Results released by ICB Fri 25 Aug 2017 Fri 29 Sep 2017 Fri 27 Oct 2017 Fri 1 Dec 2017 Fri 5 Jan 2018 Fri 19 Jan 2018 TPAC Technical Public Accounting
2017 EXAM TIMETABLE B BKTB Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
LIST OF ALL SUBJECTS AND THEIR CODES

For distance learning and independent students OAB1 BOA1
Exams are written at the ICB venues. OAB2 BOA2
Business and Office Administration 3
OAB3 BOA3 OAB3 until 1 April 2017, then BOA3
MONTH FEBRUARY MAY JULY JULY SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER
This exam timetable Business Law and Accounting Control
TFBL BLAC TFBL until 1 April 2017, then BLAC
is subject to change Exam dates Mon 13 Feb Tue 14 Feb Wed 15 Feb Thu 16 Feb Mon 8 May Tue 9 May Wed 10 May Thu 11 May Mon 10 Jul Tue 11 Jul Wed 12 Jul Thu 13 Jul Mon 11 Sep Tue 12 Sep Wed 13 Sep Thu 14 Sep Mon 13 Nov Tue 14 Nov Wed 15 Nov Thu 16 Nov
Business Law and Administrative Practice
and the ICB reserves OABL BLAP OABL until 1 April 2017, then BLAP
the right to cancel MACS, FNST, MACS, FNST, MACS, FNST, MACS, FNST, MACS, FNST, BUSL Business Literacy
BKTB, CMGT, CPBK, ITRT, BKTB, CMGT, CPBK, ITRT, BKTB, CMGT, CPBK, ITRT, BKTB, CMGT, CPBK, ITRT, BKTB, CMGT, CPBK, ITRT,
any exam at its own PMSR, PAAD, BUSL, RTAP, PMSR, PAAD, BUSL, RTAP, PMSR, PAAD, BUSL, RTAP, PMSR, PAAD, BUSL, RTAP, PMSR, PAAD, BUSL, RTAP, BMT1 Business Management 1
CRPS, FMCL, TPAC, FRRF, CRPS, FMCL, TPAC, FRRF, CRPS, FMCL, TPAC, FRRF, CRPS, FMCL, TPAC, FRRF, CRPS, FMCL, TPAC, FRRF, BMT2 Business Management 2
discretion. Subjects ENT1, ENT2,
BMT1, BMT2,
HRLR, OLPR,
BLAC, MMPR,
ENT1, ENT2,
BMT1, BMT2,
HRLR, OLPR,
BLAC, MMPR,
ENT1, ENT2,
BMT1, BMT2,
HRLR, OLPR,
BLAC, MMPR,
ENT1, ENT2,
BMT1, BMT2,
HRLR, OLPR,
BLAC, MMPR,
ENT1, ENT2,
BMT1, BMT2,
HRLR, OLPR,
BLAC, MMPR,
BMT3, ENT3, BOA3, ECON BMT3, ENT3, BOA3, ECON BMT3, ENT3, BOA3, ECON BMT3, ENT3, BOA3, ECON BMT3, ENT3, BOA3, ECON BMT3 Business Management 3
BOA2 MGMT, BLAP BOA2 MGMT, BLAP BOA2 MGMT, BLAP BOA2 MGMT, BLAP BOA2 MGMT, BLAP Computerised Bookkeeping
These timetables BOA1 BOA1 BOA1 BOA1 BOA1 JBCB CPBK JBCB until 1 April 2017, then CPBK
were correct at the
Corporate Strategy
time of going to print FACS CRPS FACS until 1 April 2017, then CRPS
Paper exam entries due by Fri 9 Dec 2016 Fri 10 Mar 2017 Fri 12 May 2017 Fri 12 May 2017 Fri 14 Jul 2017 Fri 15 Sep 2017
in September 2016. CMGT Cost and Management Accounting
Things do change, Student Portal entries due by Fri 23 Dec 2016 Fri 17 Mar 2017 Fri 19 May 2017 Fri 19 May 2017 Fri 21 Jul 2017 Fri 22 Sep 2017 OAEC ECON Economics OAEC until 1 April 2017, then ECON
so please refer to our Enter for re-write by Mon 16 Jan 2017 Mon 10 Apr 2017 Mon 12 Jun 2017 Mon 12 Jun 2017 Mon 14 Aug 2017 Mon 16 Oct 2017 ENT1 Entrepreneurship 1
website for the most ENT2 Entrepreneurship 2
Postpone by Fri 27 Jan 2017 Fri 21 Apr 2017 Fri 23 Jun 2017 Fri 23 Jun 2017 Fri 25 Aug 2017 Fri 27 Oct 2017
up to date timetables. ENT3 Entrepreneurship 3
Results released by ICB Fri 31 Mar 2017 Fri 23 Jun 2017 Fri 25 Aug 2017 Fri 25 Aug 2017 Fri 27 Oct 2017 Fri 5 Jan 2018 FMCL Financial Management and Control
Late entries will FRRF Financial Reporting and Reg Frameworks
only be accepted FNST Financial Statements
by absolute exception,
at the discretion
Where to find ICB Examination Venues OAHR HRLR
HR Management and Labour Relations
OAHR until 1 April 2017, then HRLR
Income Tax Returns
of ICB Management, TFIT ITRT
Classroom-based students: Eastern Cape Gauteng KwaZulu-Natal Mpumalanga Western Cape Namibia TFIT until 1 April 2017, then ITRT
and late entry fees East London Johannesburg Durban Middelburg Cape Town Walvis Bay MGMT Management
Youll write your exams
will be levied. Port Elizabeth - Benoni Newcastle Nelspruit - Bellville Windhoek Management Accounting Control Systems
at your college. FAMC MACS FAMC until 1 April 2017, then MACS
- Braamfontein - Mowbray Marketing Management and Public Relations
Free State Limpopo North West OAMM MMPR
Distance learning and Bloemfontein
- Sandton Ridge
Polokwane Klerksdorp
- Table View OAMM until 1 April 2017, then MMPR
SOUTHERN independent students: Pretoria
Rustenburg
Mossel Bay OLPR Office and Legal Practice
AFRICA Choose the ICB Examination Venue - Pretoria North JBPR PMSR
Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns
JBPR until 1 April 2017, then PMSR
- Sunnyside
thats closest to where you live. PAAD Public Accounting Administration
Vereeniging See our website for the most up to date list of examination venues. RTAP Research Theory and Practice
TPAC Technical Public Accounting

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