No, you do not need a Matric Certificate to start the Bookkeeping and Accounting course. To begin your ICB Bookkeeping National Certificate studies, you are required to have a Grade 10 or Equivalent Certificate.

The Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate is on an NQF level 04.

Bookkeepers are responsible for providing information on the financial situation of a business. They are tasked with providing accurate and up-to-date financial reports such as record payments, and general ledger entries, that will help managers make informed decisions.

FET stands for “Further Education and Training”

ICB stands for “Institute of Certified Bookkeepers”. They are one of the world’s leading educational providers in business-related qualifications.

Yes, all training providers of ICB courses are accredited by the DHET. This means that ICB certificates and diplomas are accredited qualifications.

The ICB’s qualifications are recognised internationally. This includes recognition by ACCA, CIMA, IAB, and more. You can use your ICB qualifications to study or work anywhere in the world.

You can continue to further your studies in Bookkeeping and Accounting, or you can go into a suitable career path. Some of these career paths include:

• Accounting Clerk
• Junior Bookkeeper
• Account Manager
• Audit Clerk
• Payroll Administrator
• Office Administrator

The Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate is accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) and The Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

Some basic Bookkeeping skills include:

• Setting up business accounts
• Determining the best bookkeeping methods for each account
• Recording financial transactions
• Balancing books
• Preparing financial reports
• Storing records

As a Bookkeeper, the five basic different bookkeeping accounts you should understand include:

• Cash in bank accounts
• Your accounts receivable (A/R)
• Balance (money owed by customers)
• Inventory
• Computers and assets

It does not matter what you studied during high school, you can still go into Bookkeeping. You do not need a degree to practice this career, you can get the same jobs with a Certificate or a Diploma.

The four basic steps of Bookkeeping are:

1. Analysing financial transactions and assigning them to different accounts
2. Creating journal entries for credits and debits
3. Posting journal entries to ledger accounts
4. Adjusting entries as necessary at the end of each accounting period

Yes, the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate has the following SAQA ID number: 58376.

ICB certificates are awarded by FASSET. You will also receive a programme completion certificate by the ICB.

You need to have a Bookkeeping ICB National Certificate to apply for the Bookkeeping ICB FET Certificate course.

• FET certificate courses have a more practical and hands-on approach to learning.
• Higher certificate courses are more academic and theoretical based learning courses.

No, you do not need Matric to study bookkeeping. Bellview offers accredited ICB courses you can study without a Matric certificate.

To find out the current course fees for the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate course, contact one of our course specialists.

Yes, the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate course has the following SAQA ID number: 58376.

Yes, a qualified bookkeeper will be able to prepare tax returns, as well as self assessment returns.

The main difference between auditing and accounting is that accounting involves recording and keeping accounts of financial records, while auditing involves inspecting those financial records, to ensure reports are accurate and up to date.

To become a bookkeeper, you will need to have a:

• Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
• Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate

The Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate covers a total of two subjects.

During your Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate course, you will cover the following subjects:

• Financial Statements (FNST)
• Cost and Management Accounting (CMGT)

Bookkeeping is not an overly complicated job, however, it does involve a lot of sorting and categorising, making it a strenuous job.

If you are trying to set yourself apart from other bookkeepers, having a Bookkeeping ICB Certificate is definitely worth it. ICB qualifications are internationally recognised, and will help increase your chances of gaining employment.

The Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate is the second course in the ICB Bookkeeping and Accounting programme. This course expands on the skills and knowledge learned in the Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate course.

Yes, they are. Bookkeepers will always be in demand as companies always need people to manage their financial books.

A Bookkeepers salary is dependent on their experience and the career path they choose to follow. The typical salary is between R15 000 and R30 000 per month.

Yes, but once you get use to the workload it will become easier. With us, you can study at your own pace which will help make it easier to take in.

You will have to complete three Formative Assessments and two tests in order to write your final examinations.

You can view all your assignment, test, and exam dates on the ICB Student Portal.

Most courses can become a bit challenging but if you stay focused and you create a study schedule to keep yourself on track, it will not be hard.

No. For more information on the course fees, contact our course specialists.

The following subjects are covered in the Bookkeeping: ICB EFT certificate course:

• Financial Statements
• Cost and Management Accounting

These are the careers you will be able to follow with a Bookkeeping qualification:

• Senior Bookkeeper
• Junior Accountant
• Business Analyst

These are the subjects that will be covered in this course:

• Financial Statements
  
• Cost and Management Accounting

The minimum pass mark for the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate course is 60%.

Yes. Bookkeeping is a rewarding profession because it is both interesting and in high demand. It is great for those who like working with numbers and want to pursue a career in finance.

The Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate course has 130 credits.

The Bookkeeping courses are accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) and by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

The Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB).

All the ICB exams count for 70% of your final course mark.

The ICB assignments and tests account for 30% of your final grade.

The Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate is issued by FASSET and by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB).

This course is accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

The Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate is 24 months long.

You will need to have a Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate to qualify for the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate course.

You can apply for the final exam any time before the exam date. Remember, you will need to submit and pass your Portfolio of Evidence before you can qualify for the final exam.

Yes, we have four payment options you can make use of. The payment options are:

• Advance payment
  
• Split payment
  
• Unique payment
  
• Monthly payment

Yes, the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate course is a great course. This course will teach you everything you need to know to be successful in your career.

Once you have completed the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate course, you can register for the Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma course.

These are the job positions you can apply for with this qualification:

• Business Analyst
  
• Junior Accountant
  
• Senior Accountant

The two main types of Bookkeeping are single-entry and double-entry.

These are the entities that recognises the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate Course:

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  
• International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB)
  
• International Association of Accounting Professionals (IAAP)
  
• Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET)
  
• Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)
  
• Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
  
• The South African Institute of Business Accountants (SAIBA)
  
• South African Institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT)
  
• South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)