ICB CERTIFIED SENIOR BOOKKEEPER (FET AND TRAINING CERTIFICATE BOOKKEEPING)

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) is a Professional Institute operating in the financial sector, one of the largest sectors in the South African economy, and is in dire need of qualified professionals.  This is not the only sector in which financial literacy has been identified as a scarce skill. Every industry in the economy needs financial professionals.

The ICB ensures that all its members have achieved the highest level of knowledge and skills necessary for the workplace
Completion of the monthly and annual bookkeeping function:
Accounting Technician functions:
Ability to operate with management in an accounting environment
Comprehensive knowledge of bookkeeping, financial accounting management accounting, cost accounting, personal and business taxation, business law and accounting control.
Through knowledge of personal and business taxation and the Income Tax Act, the calculation of taxable income for both individuals and businesses, the skills completion of income tax returns as well as ability to provide advise to clients and be current on South African income tax calculation and collection.
Working knowledge of business law and accounting control (the audit function) including basic contract and insurance law, insolvency law and computer auditing
Certified Tax Technician (CTT) status as a member of the South African Institute of Tax Practitioners with a tax practitioner’s number allowing him/her to complete monthly and annual SARS returns on behalf of a client

DURATION:

Is dependent on the mode of training and can take between 12; 18; 24 months. The programme is available on be taken on long distance.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be 16 years and above
• A recognized qualification from an education institution or
• National Certificate in Senior Bookkeeping or
• Non-accounting professional qualification

PROCEDURE FOR ENROLLMENT

Complete an online application form at www.icb.org.za or contact us for ICB registration form.
Complete a separate Spectrium registration form 

CERTIFIED SENIOR BOOKKEEPER SYLLABUS

Module 1:  Business Literacy
Module 2:  Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
Module 3:  Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns
Module 4:  Computerised Bookkeeping
Module 5: Financial Statements
Module 6: Cost and Management Accounting
Module 7: Income Tax Returns
Module 8: Business Law and Accounting Control

SAQA ACCREDITATION

Certified Technical Accountant is registered and aligned to SAQA qualification/unit standards.
SAQA ID: 36213, NQF Level: L5, No. of Credits: ?

WHO SHOULD ENROL FOR THE PROGRAMME

• Accounting Clerks
• Tax Technicians/Administrators
• Cost and Management Clerks
• Debtors and Creditors Clerks
• Junior Bookkeepers
• Anyone interested in pursuing a career in Financial Management

EXAMINATION SESSIONS:

Learners are assessed through a Portfolios of Evidence (PoE) and can choose amongst a selection of suitable all year round dates for assessment.

ASSESSMENT/CERTIFICATION/AWARDING BODY

Learners are required to write assessments per module as well as submit PoE’s projects. The Certification body for the National Certification Bookkeeping Qualification is the ICB.

EXAMINATION DATE:

To book your assessments contact us on (011) 339 1746 

THE TUITION/STUDENT SUPPORT CENTRE   

Support lectures are run by Spectrium’s Faculty of Finance and Accounting, located in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Spectrium is a recognized and listed ICB Student Support Centre.

BENEFITS TO YOU

• Immediate employment
• Professional recognition
• National & International recognition
• Well sought after qualification across all industries.
• Hands on Experience in business accounting
• Qualification Recognized by nationally.
• NQF Aligned

BENEFITS TO THE ORGANISATION                            

• Effective KPA management by employees
• Excellent Job performance
• Better and quality service delivery
• Better understanding of job descriptions
• Clarity of Roles and Responsibilities

STUDY OPTIONS

Full Time – Monday - Friday
Part Time – Mondays - Saturdays - (8:00 – 14:30). Evenings:  17:30 – 20:00.                                                                                In-house: All ICB modules and ICB master course can be delivered in-house. SAVE money by using this option
Distant Learning
Learnership Options also available!
Revision Package

CAREER PROGRESSION

Upon successful completion of this programme learners can move on to do the ICB Certified Financial Accountant and can use the designation:
Certified Technical Financial Accountant CTFAIcb (SA) after their Name

OUR UNIQUE TEACHING MODEL

The Spectrium model provides a package boasting of high quality online resources for students.
When you register on a full time course, not only will we help you pass the course, but we also help you get to know your lecturers and create an experience of professional education that you can take away with you on completion of your studies.

You will benefit from:
Accommodation advice
Career workshops, advice and study skills sessions
Booster revision classes
Internet access on campus
Regular student social events
Comprehensive library online library
Industry oriented marketing employment workshops
Career-centered and solutions-driven learning, small classes                                                                
Very qualified and experienced lecturers, individual attention.                                                               
Affordable prices/payment terms, to registered students just to name a few.

PROGRAMME STARTING DATES

All Full and Part Time Certificate courses start first week of the following months:
February
May
August
November
Distant Learning can start at anytime
Learnership can start at any time
Revision Courses: See Timetable
Call us to enroll today on: Tel: 011 339 1746