To start the first course in the ICB Bookkeeping and Accounting programme, you will need a grade 10 certificate. You do not need any prior knowledge on bookkeeping, but you have to be at least 16 years of age to start this course.

Four basic steps of Bookkeeping include:

• Analysing financial transactions
• Creating journal entries regarding debits and credits
• Posting entries to ledger accounts
• Adjusting entries once the accounting period ends

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

No, you do not need a Matric Certificate to start your ICB Bookkeeping course. You simply need a grade 10 certificate and must be over the age of 16.

Bookkeeping is in high-demand and any business will benefit from hiring a Bookkeeper. This means that you are more likely to get a job, have job security, and get a good salary with a Bookkeeping qualification.

Bookkeepers and Accountants often work together. However, although some general Accounting skills are beneficial, Bookkeepers need to be accurate and familiar with key financial topics. As long as they have an accurate understanding of the Bookkeeping concepts, their work will be sent to an Accountant for review.

After completing a Bookkeeping and Accounting course, you can become a:

• Tax Consultant
• Audit Clerks
• Financial Accountant
• Payroll Administrator
• Management Accountant

The main purpose of accounting is to collect financial information and report on the performance, cash flow, and financial position of the business. This can be used to make more effective decisions on how to manage the business.

Bookkeepers and Accountants usually work in close connection with each other. Bookkeeping focuses more on recording and organising financial data while Accounting is more focused on the presentation and interpretation of data to the business owners.

The ICB Diploma is on an NQF level 06.

Some high-demand Bookkeeping and Accounting careers include:

• General Accountant
• Tax Professional
• Financial Accountant
• Accounting Officer
• Auditor
• Management Accountant

It is designed in such a way that every stage of graduation counts as a work-ready qualification meaning you can start working very soon.

It also has very accommodating entry requirements allowing students to register for the course even if they do not have a Matric Certificate.

The basics of Bookkeeping include recognising and analysing:

• Assets
• Liabilities
• Equity
• Expenses
• Revenue
• Cost

Most bookkeepers qualify with only a diploma or a certificate. A degree is not needed.

You will need a grade 10 certificate or equivalent to apply at Bellview to start a course in ICB Bookkeeping and Accounting.

No, they are two different things. Accounting is when you record, analyze and summarize the financial transactions of a company, as well as consult and report any changes that have occurred or that need to be made. Bookkeeping refers to the record-keeping portion. Bookkeepers record and catalogue all of a business’s daily transactions.

Some similarities between the fields of Bookkeeping and Accounting include:

• Working with financial data
• Goal of improving the financial health of the business
• Make use of accounting knowledge
• Tax compliance

The average monthly salary for a Bookkeeper in South Africa is between R14 600 and R22 400 per month.

Accountants can earn between R23 500 and R36 600 per month.

The 4 main types of accounting include:

• Cost Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Tax Accounting
• Managerial Accounting

To start your bookkeeping career, you can register for the Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate. After completing that course, you can apply for an entry-level job.

A Junior Bookkeeper will earn an average monthly salary of R14 000. The salary will depend on the duties and the employer.

If you want to become an accountant, you can start by registering for our ICB Bookkeeping and Accounting courses. After completing the courses, you will have to complete internships and pass the relevant exams for your chosen speciality.

To be a bookkeeper, you will generally need to complete the Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate and the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate courses. Upon completion, you can apply for a job as a Junior Bookkeeper.

The following subjects will be covered in the ICB Bookkeeping courses:

• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
• Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns
• Computerized Bookkeeping
• Business Literacy
• Financial Statements
• Cost and Management Accounting

To become a Bookkeeper, it can take between 16 and 40 months. The Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate will take you 16 months to complete, while the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate will take you 24 months to complete.

Yes, it is. Bookkeepers are in high demand. You have an increased chance of getting hired when you have a bookkeeping qualification.

Bellview Institute of Distance Learning offers ICB Bookkeeping courses that you can study to become a recognised and qualified bookkeeper.

Yes, you can. Bellview Institute of Distance Learning offers Bookkeeping courses that can be completed online via distance learning.

Bookkeepers should have the following skills:

• Organisational skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills

Yes, it can be. As with many jobs, things can become stressful but as long as you have a passion for bookkeeping it will not be stressful.

You will need a Grade 10 or equivalent and you will need to be a 16 years old or older.

The Technical Financial Accounting course is 28 months long and the Certified Financial Accounting course is 36 months long.

No. Our courses are affordable and we offer payment options that will make it easier for you to pay for your course. For more information on tuition and registration fees, contact our course specialists.

The single-entry and double-entry bookkeeping systems are the two methods commonly used. While each has its own advantage and disadvantage, the business has to choose the one which is most suitable for their business.

Some reasons to study a bookkeeping course include:

• Every business needs a bookkeeper
• Opportunities for advancement are plentiful and many bookkeepers go on to become auditors or accountants
• High earning potential
• Room for growth

Yes, for the ever so busy small business owner, finding the time and energy to properly maintain your books can be a formidable task.

Accountants analyze, interpret, and summarize financial data, whereas bookkeepers record and organize financial data. They frequently collaborate with each other on the same set of data, with bookkeepers gathering the most relevant information and working to make it available to accountants.

Yes. Bookkeeping is currently an in demand job. This means that people with skills and knowledge in bookkeeping have a lot of job opportunities.

A Bookkeeper could earn between R 14 000 and R 20 000 per month, depending on their experience and the business they work for.

Yes, they are accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) and by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

These are the ICB Bookkeeping and Accounting available:

• Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
  
• Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate
  
• Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
  
• Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma

The Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training (FASSET) will issue your National Qualification and your completion certificate will be issued by the ICB.

These are the skills an Accountant needs:

• Time Management skills
  
• Analytical Thinking skills
  
• Problem-solving skills
  
• Organisational skills
  
• Listening skills
  
• Communication skills

The Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate course has 120 credits.

The Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate subjects are:

• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
  
• Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns
  
• Computerised Bookkeeping
  
• Business Literacy

The Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma subjects are:

• Income Tax Return (ITRT)
  
• Business Law and Accounting Control (BLAC)

These are the skills a Bookkeeper has:

• Attention to detail
  
• Critical thinking
  
• Organisational
  
• Communication
  
• Time Management

It is going to take you approximately 12 months to complete the Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate course.

Once you have completed the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate course, you will be able to register for the Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma course or you can apply for an entry-level job.

The Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) counts for 30% of your final mark.

Bookkeeping involves keeping record of your businesses daily financial transactions

These are the three types of accounting a business should use to track their income and expenses more efficiently:

• Cost Accounting
  
• Managerial Accounting
  
• Financial Accounting

These are the four types accounting:

• Corporate accounting
  
• Forensic accounting
  
• Public accounting
  
• Government accounting

The two kinds of bookkeeping are:

• Single-entry bookkeeping system
  
• Double-entry bookkeeping system

You can study bookkeeping and accounting courses here at Bellview Institute of Distance Learning. We have a wide variety of ICB courses to choose from.