You should choose the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) if you would like to gain qualifications in:
These qualifications are scarce, which means that employers are looking for students who have these skills.
Who Is ICB?
ICB is an accredited and recognised Independent External Examinations Body. ICB offers financial and management courses that are provided through training providers. Matric College is one of those training providers. Our accreditation reference number is: 301290.
Are ICB Qualifications Recognised?
Yes, ICB Qualifications are recognised by employers globally. Here are some of the international accredited professional bodies:
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) based in the UK
- CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) based in the UK
- IAB (International Association of Bookkeepers) based in the UK
- IAAP (International Association of Accounting Professionals) based in the UK
Are ICB Courses Accredited?
Yes, ICB Courses are accredited by the following professional bodies:
Why Should I Study An ICB Course?
You should study an ICB Course because all of ICB’s Courses are South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) registered. This means that you can use the SAQA ID number of these courses and search it on the SAQA website.
Below, you find a table with all of our SAQA accredited ICB Courses:
| ICB Course | SAQA ID Number |
| Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate | (SAQA ID: 48736) |
| Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate | (SAQA ID: 23619) |
| Financial Accounting – Business Management: ICB National Diploma | (SAQA ID: 20366) |
| Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate | (SAQA ID: 58375) |
| Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate | (SAQA ID: 58376) |
| Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma | (SAQA ID: 36213) |
| Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma | (SAQA ID: 20366) |
| Office Administration: ICB National Certificate | (SAQA ID: 23618) |
| Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate | (SAQA ID: 23619) |
| Office Administration: ICB National Diploma | (SAQA ID: 35958) |
- You also gain a scarce skill qualification
- Become more employable
- Earn a salary that is above R 5 000 per month
Benefits Of Studying At Matric College
Matric College is a distance learning college that provides accredited ICB Courses that can take your career to the next level! These are the advantages of studying at Matric College:
- You have a flexible study schedule. You can study whenever you have the time to study. This allows you to take your time and not feel rushed.
- Register any time. You can register for our distance learning courses whenever you are ready.
- Work and study. Do not quit your job to study with us because we do not have physical classes. You will only submit your PoE via the ICB Student Portal.
- Study in a short period of time. Our shortest ICB Course is 9 months long, and you will only complete (3) three subjects.
- Get the textbooks delivered to your door. We will send you the necessary textbooks to study.
- Get Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you complete one ICB Course and would like to complete another ICB Course from a different ICB Programme, you can do so. ICB will exempt you from the subjects that you have already studied. Here is a table explaining how this works:
| ICB Business Management | ICB Financial Accounting | ICB Office Administration |
| Apply with a Grade 11 Certificate | Apply with a Grade 10 Certificate | Apply with a Grade 12 Certificate |
| Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate | Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate | Office Administration: ICB National Certificate |
| Business Management 1 | Computerised Bookkeeping | Business and Office Administration |
| Bookkeeping to Trial Balance | Bookkeeping to Trial Balance | Bookkeeping to Trial Balance |
| Business Literacy | Business Literacy | Business Literacy |
| Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns | Marketing Management and Public Relations | |
| Business Law and Administrative Practice | ||
| Cost and Management Accounting | ||
| The highlighted subjects indicate that you will be exempted from these two subjects if you choose to go from one ICB Course to the next ICB Course. | ||
Our ICB Qualifications
We offer (3) three ICB Qualifications, namely:
ICB Courses build onto each other. You have to complete one course to gain entry into the next course. This image demonstrated the process.
These are the courses that are offered under each ICB Programme:
ICB Business Management
If you have always wanted to start your own business or work in a business environment, then you should consider completing any of the following business courses:
- Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
- Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate
- Financial Accounting – Business Management: ICB National Diploma
To apply for this programme, you must meet these entry requirements:
- Be 16 or older
- Have a Grade 11 Certificate
- Apply with our Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate course
- Apply with a registered NQF Level 3 Qualification
- Study through distance learning
- Understand, read and write English
ICB Financial Accounting
If you are great with numbers whether it be in Bookkeeping or Accounting then you should pursue a career in Finance. Here are the courses offered under this ICB Programme:
- Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
- Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate
- Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
- Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
To apply for this programme, you must meet these entry requirements:
- Be 16 or older
- Have a Grade 10 Certificate
- Apply with a registered NQF Level 2 Qualification
- Study through distance learning
- Understand, read and write English
ICB Office Administration
If you see yourself working in an office environment managing a team and completing administrative tasks, then you should study one of these courses:
- Office Administration: ICB National Certificate
- Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate
- Office Administration: ICB National Diploma
To apply for this programme, you must meet these entry requirements:
- Be 16 or older
- Have a Grade 12 Certificate
- Apply with any of our Matric Equivalent Courses:
- Apply with a registered NQF Level 4 Qualification
- Study through distance learning
- Understand, read and write English
If you would like to complete your Matric, you can also apply at Matric College. We provide two Matric Courses:
- Adult Matric: Apply for this course if you do not have Matric
- Apply if you are 21 and older
- Apply with a Grade 9 Certificate
- Matric Upgrade: Apply for this course if you have failed Matric or would like to improve your Matric marks
- Apply with your failed or passed Matric Certificate
- Adult Matric: Apply for this course if you do not have Matric
To apply for any of these courses, you can contact our Course Experts:
Christa Algera: Executive Course Expert WhatsApp Number: 067 979 8751 Email Address: [email protected] | Lindiwe Molekoa: Course Expert WhatsApp Number: 0817221268 Email Address: [email protected] | Tebogo Setsetse: Course Expert WhatsApp Number: 0786402271 Email Address: [email protected] | Delmarie Lessing-Venter: Course Expert WhatsApp Number: 060 697 6369 Email Address: [email protected] |
Grace Makume: Course Expert Email Address: [email protected] WhatsApp Number: 0604880895 | Tatum Jansen: Course Expert WhatsApp: 0795445215 Email Address: [email protected] | Kagiso Thobejane: Course Expert Email Address: [email protected] WhatsApp Number: 0733957381 | Charles Mnisi: Student Recruitment: Team Leader Email Address: [email protected] WhatsApp Number: 067 035 5349 |
Is A Bookkeeping Certificate Worth It?
Yes, a Bookkeeping Certificate is worth it for these reasons:
- It is accredited
- It is recognised
- Your chances are greater of finding employment
- You earn a respectable amount of money per month
Are Bookkeepers In High Demand?
Yes, Bookkeepers are in high demand. This is because these are scarce skill qualifications. Employers need students that have Bookkeeping skills. Here is an image that shows you the demand for this field of study:
Where Can I Study Bookkeeping Online?
You can study Bookkeeping online at Matric College. We offer all of our courses online. The online tools that we use are:
How Hard Is The Certified Bookkeeper Exam?
The Certified Bookkeepers exam is extremely hard. This is because they have set a certain standard of education. To pass the exams, you need to do the following:
- Complete the PoE and get 50% and above to qualify for the exams
- Get at least 50% and more for the final exam
You should also have the following qualities:
- Hard-working
- Dedicated
- Passionate about what you are studying
What Can I Do With An ICB Qualification?
You can do the following with an ICB Qualification:
- Find entry-level positions in your field of study
- Internships
- Learnerships
- Part-time employment opportunities
- Further your studies in the same ICB Programme
- Further your studies in another ICB Programme
Study an ICB Qualification at Matric College and being highly employable!
Author: Jesmé Africa
Editor: Amy Venter
Date Published: May 26, 2022