Exemplars in their field
ICB qualifications have earnt a reputation as the premium and toughest bookkeeping qualifications globally. ICB membership demonstrates a unique commitment to the bookkeeping profession. ICB members are expected to maintain their skills throughout their career through annual CPD targets and active participation in the organisation.
ICB Membership Grades
- Qualified Bookkeeper - Affiliate Member AfICB
- Certified Bookkeeper - Associate Member AICB
- Certified Bookkeeper - Member MICB
- Certified Bookkeeper - Fellow FICB
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Certified Bookkeepers
ICB awards the protected title, Certified Bookkeeper, to members who have completed advanced qualifications. The designation offers a reliable benchmark for businesses, government and the public.
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A Regulated Profession
Offering a bookkeeping service to clients as a public practice is a regulated profession in many countries. ICB members in public practice are supervised under regulations appropriate to their country.
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Advisory Council
Individuals who have completed two years' membership can apply for election to the Advisory Council: an ICB consultative group of ICB members.
The council has a responsibility to represent the views and opinions of members and the wider bookkeeping profession, and to provide informed advice and independent support to the ICB Executive.
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Fellowship
Fellow is the highest grade of ICB membership, reserved for the best of the best. ICB bestows this honour on very few.
Fellows are vital to ICB's decision-making processes and their collective knowledge and experience are regularly called upon.
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If we are unable to award exemptions based on your qualification or experience, you can take our examinations to gain membership.
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If you are an experienced bookkeeper or have comparable qualifications, you may be able to gain an exemption from ICB examinations.
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Professional status, global recognition, support, exclusive discounts, and the kinship of the world’s biggest bookkeeper community.
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