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HIGH QUALITY LEARNING EXPERIENCE

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DISCLAIMER: The ICB logo and all contents of this prospectus are owned by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. Please our office to ask for permission to adapt, reuse or reprint anything. Other logos in this document are used with permission. All information in the prospectus is correct at the time of going to print in September 2016. We reserve the right to change any benefits, offerings, courses or fees at any time. We will communicate any updates to you via our website (www.icb.org. za), where you can find the latest information. All information is provided in good faith. E&OE.

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The ICB isn’t just about a final exam. You’ll get a Portfolio of Evidence which includes 3 assignments and 2 tests, which will help you with your studies. There’s also optional college tuition, textbooks and workbooks, and study from your college. Our unique study methodology has been designed to give you the best chance of succeeding – in your exams, in finding a job, and in your daily work.

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FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS

STUDY AT YOUR OWN PACE

Full time, part time, after hours, classroom learning, distance learning… you’ll be able to fit your studies around your life!

Choose how many subjects you want to do at a time and when you want to do the final exams. The ICB offers regular exams, so y ou don’t need to wait ages for the next one.

#ICANBE

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ACHIEVE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS QUICKLY You’ll get your first qualification after completing just a few subjects.

Our programmes are modular and achievable – so motivating!

NQF ED ON THE NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK

...qualified, employed, indispensable

All our programmes are high quality, nationally recognised, and valued by our graduates and their employers.

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PROSPECTUS 2017

CONTENTS

History and role The ICB was established in 1931 – and at 87 years old, we’re still extremely ionate about what we do! Our role is to improve and maintain the quality of bookkeeping, ing, office istration, business management and entrepreneurship training and qualifications in southern Africa. Which is a bit of a mouthful – but all it really means is we work hard to build the credibility and reputation of these fields.

CHOOSE WHAT TO STUDY pg 4

SOUTHERN AFRICA

Accreditation This is why we are a Quality Assurance Partner for the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). The Finance and ing Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Fasset) issues NQF aligned certificates and diplomas to our graduates. The ICB is not a training provider – rather, we are an examining body for several ed business qualifications.

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ACCREDITED PROVIDERS

Your career path with the ICB and ICBA pg 6 Common subjects across programmes pg 7

50,000 15,000 25,000 STUDENT EXAMS ANNUALLY

STUDENTS EVERY YEAR

The ICB’s 5 study programmes pg 5

SUCCESSFUL QUALIFICATIONS OVER THE L AST 5 YEARS

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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

CHOOSE HOW TO STUDY pg 18 Super flexible study options: - Full time - Part time - In a classroom - Distance learning pg 18

CHOOSE WHERE TO STUDY pg 20 Choose a training provider pg 20

MY ICB LEARNING EXPERIENCE pg 22 as an ICB student pg 23 Enter exams pg 23 All about the Portfolio of Evidence pg 24

ICB FINANCIAL ING PG 8

The final exam pg 25

ICB PUBLIC SECTOR ING PG 10

Marks and results pg 26

ICB BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PG 12

STUDY FURTHER pg 28 Study further pg 28 Professional hip opportunities pg 29 The ICB’s sister organisations: ICBA and ITH pg 30

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION pg 32 Learnerships pg 32 Recognising prior learning and work experience pg 33 Bursaries pg 34

Fees

pg 34

Exam timetables

pg 36 - 39

ICB ENTREPRENEURSHIP PG 14 ICB OFFICE ISTRATION PG 16

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The ICB’s 5 programmes are designed to give you the most relevant, practical and useful knowledge and skills to make you employable and valuable. When you look at the programmes in detail, you’ll see that some subjects appear in all of them. These are the courses that give you the most essential skills, no matter what programme you choose. We update our course structure and content every year to keep everything relevant. This means you can hit the ground running at work with what you’ve learnt, with knowledge that is completely up to date.

Level up!

I CAN CHOOSE WHAT TO STUDY... ...a qualified, valuable part of a company

The ICB’s programmes are divided into different levels. When you complete just a few subjects successfully, you’ll be awarded an ICB Programme Certificate and can move up to the next level. It’s really motivating to have such achievable goals! And you can do it all at your own pace.

Need to press pause? If life responsibilities or finances mean you need to take a short break from your studies, you can. Simply pick up where you left off when you’re ready to start again. Just don’t leave it too long, as the subject material does get updated every year.

THE ICB’S 5 STUDY PROGRAMMES ICB FINANCIAL ING

ICB PUBLIC SECTOR ING

ICB BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

ICB ICB ENTREPRENEURSHIP OFFICE PROGRAMME ISTRATION #ICANBE

PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME

#ICANBE

#ICANBE

#ICANBE

...a bookkeeper; s clerk; payroll ; creditors clerk; debtors ; junior ant; assistant ant; credit controller; financial services officer; business analyst; financial manager; ing technician; tax technician; financial services manager; technical financial ant; financial ant; ing officer; tax practitioner; tax consultant; management ant; assistant manager...

...a public s ; technical public ant; public sector financial ant; in public service; a big help to my local government...

...an assistant or in human resources, office management, legal, istration, public relations, marketing, finance, sales or customer relations; junior researcher; junior analyst; sales assistant; senior office ; secretary; general office manager; human resources manager; labour relations manager; field, floor, department or store supervisor or manager; customer services manager; key manager; business manager, advisor or consultant; service manager; sales manager...

PROGRAMME

...an entrepreneur; business owner; finance person in a new business or start-up; financial ant; Chief Financial Officer in an entrepreneurial environment; business consultant or advisor; ing officer...

#ICANBE

1 I CAN CHOOSE WHAT TO STUDY...

Don’t just be employable – be indispensable!

...a junior office ; receptionist; office assistant; public relations officer; marketing ; senior office ; secretary; general office manager; human resources , labour relations ; office manager; public relations manager; istrative manager...

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YOUR CAREER PATH WITH THE ICB AND ICBA ICB PUBLIC SECTOR ICB BUSINESS ING MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

National Diploma: Financial ing NQF L6 SAQA ID 20366 Certified Financial ant CFAIcba(SA)

PROGRAMME

= TOTAL: 3 YEARS

+ 12 months

+ 12 months

National Diploma: Financial ing NQF L6 SAQA ID 20366 Certified Financial ant CFAIcba(SA)

= TOTAL: 3 YEARS

National Diploma: Financial ing NQF L6 SAQA ID 20366 Certified Financial ant CFAIcba(SA)

PROGRAMME

= TOTAL: 3 YEARS

National Diploma: Financial ing

NQF L6 SAQA ID 20366

Certified Financial ant CFAIcba(SA)

= TOTAL: 3 YEARS

Diploma: Office istration

NQF L6 SAQA ID 35958

Certified Office Manager COMIcba(SA)

The dark blue text on the chart on the left shows the ICBA hip level and designation. To qualify for an ICBA designation, you must hold the relevant qualification and have a required amount of work experience. A fee is also payable. Please see www.icba.org.za for details.

NQF L3 SAQA ID 58375

Certified Junior Bookkeeper CJBIcba(SA)

START HERE and work your way up!

National Certificate: Public Sector ing

NQF L4 SAQA ID 20352

Certified Public s AAIcba(SA)

START HERE and work your way up!

Certified Senior Office CSOAIcba(SA)

National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management NQF L4 SAQA ID 48736

Certified Small Business Financial Manager CSBFMIcba(SA)

START HERE and work your way up!

NQF L5 SAQA ID 23619

Certified Senior Office CSOAIcba(SA)

National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management NQF L4 SAQA ID 48736

Certified Small Business Financial Manager CSBFMIcba(SA)

START HERE and work your way up!

+ 9 months

NQF L5 SAQA ID 23619

+ 15 months

Certified Technical Public ant CTPAIcba(SA)

Higher Certificate: Office istration

18 months

National Certificate: Bookkeeping

NQF L5 SAQA ID 20353

Higher Certificate: Office istration

9 months

FET Certificate: Bookkeeping NQF L4 SAQA ID 58376 Certified Senior Bookkeeper CSBIcba(SA)

Diploma: Public Sector ing

9 months

Certified Technical Financial ant CTFAIcba(SA)

+ 12 months

NQF L5 SAQA ID 36213

+ 15 months

National Diploma: Technical Financial ing

12 months

+ 12 months + 6 months + 6 months 12 months

FOUNDATION LEVEL

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

ADVANCED LEVEL

= TOTAL: 3 YEARS

PROGRAMME

+ 9 months

PROGRAMME

ICB ICB OFFICE ENTREPRENEURSHIP ISTRATION

+ 12 months

ICB FINANCIAL ING

THE ICB’S 5 STUDY PROGRAMMES SHARE COMMON SUBJECTS:

Higher Certificate: Office istration

NQF L5 SAQA ID 23619

Certified Senior Office CSOAIcba(SA)

Certificate: Office istration

NQF L5 SAQA ID 23618

Certified Junior Office CJOAIcba(SA)

START HERE and work your way up!

The durations shown for each programme / level are guidelines only. How long it will take you to do your course will depend on whether you study full time or part time, how many subjects you do at a time, and other factors unique to you. It’s not compulsory to complete an entire level before moving on to the next. But to get your qualifications, you must have completed all subjects within a level. It may be possible for you to leapfrog some subjects if you are granted credits for prior learning (see page 33).

These contain fundamental skills and knowledge that are relevant and valuable to more than one stream. This chart shows how some of the subjects overlap across our programmes. Note that they are not in any kind of order - you would need to complete the subjects and levels of our programmes as outlined on pages 8 - 17.

ICB BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

ICB ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAMME

ITRT

TPAC

HRLR

PMSR

PAAD

MMPR

However, you can see here which are the specialist subjects for each stream (shown in the programme colours) and how easy it is to complete just a few extra subjects to attain a second programme qualification. For example, if you have completed the ICB Financial ing Programme, by obtaining just 2 more subjects (TPAC and PAAD), you can qualify for the Public Sector ing Programme too.

ICB PUBLIC SECTOR ING PROGRAMME

ICB FINANCIAL ING PROGRAMME

ICB OFFICE ISTRATION PROGRAMME

CMGT

OLPR

CMGT

BK

FMCL

MGMT

MACS

BMT1

ENT1

BOA1

CRPS

BMT2

ENT2

BOA2

BLAC

BMT3

ENT3

BOA3

FRRF

ECON

RTAP

BLAP FNST BKTB BUSL

TOTAL SUBJECTS PER PROGRAMME:

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CMGT for ing, Public Sector ing & Office istration are the same. Coloured cells are unique to that particular programme.

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ICB FINANCIAL ING PROGRAMME

Want to be able to offer indispensable bookkeeping and ing skills, or become an ant someday? This is the course for you. It will equip you with knowledge and practical skills in bookkeeping, financial ing, income tax, financial management, reporting standards, corporate strategy, management ing and research.

Get your first qualification after just 4 subjects! There are 12 subjects which build on each other. You’ll complete the ICB Financial ing: Foundation Level of this programme (and achieve the National Certificate: Bookkeeping) after successfully ing just four subjects. Keep studying and you’ll progress through the Intermediate levels to the final, Advanced Level.

...in charge of a company’s s 8 | www.icb.org.za

MY SUBJECTS

WHAT I WILL BE ABLE TO DO

WHAT MY TITLE CAN BE NQF ED QUALIFICATION

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

UPPER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED LEVEL LEVEL

DURATION: 12 MONTHS

DURATION: + 6 MONTHS

DURATION: + 6 MONTHS

Grade 10 (Std 8) or equivalent.

Successful completion of the previous subjects (1-4) – i.e. hold the National Certificate: Bookkeeping.

No prior ing knowledge needed. You must be at least 16 years old.

DURATION: + 12 MONTHS

Successful completion of the previous subjects (1-6) - i.e. hold the Further Education and Training Certificate: Bookkeeping.

Successful completion of the previous subjects (1-8) – i.e. hold the National Diploma: Technical Financial ing NQF L5 – or equivalent.

7 Income Tax Returns (ITRT) Law and ing 8 Business Control (BLAC)

9 10 11 12

Corporate Strategy (CRPS)

to Trial Balance 1 Bookkeeping (BKTB) and Monthly SARS 2 Payroll Returns (PMSR) Bookkeeping 3 Computerised (BK) 4 Business Literacy (BUSL)

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Monthly bookkeeping to trial balance (manual and computerised); disclose profit and financial position; reconcile suppliers, inventory and bank statements; calculate PAYE/ UIF/SDL; payroll tax and other deductions; EMP201, EMP501, IRP5, IRP6 and IT3a documents and VAT returns.

Monthly bookkeeping; asset disposal; year-end adjustments; International Financial Reporting Standards for SMEs; branch s; incomplete records; analysis of financial statements; understand cash flow; basic cost and management s; prepare manufacturing s; costing and budgeting.

Complete a full set of s for a financial year; management in finance and ing; become a SAIT tax practitioner (once you meet their requirements); know the ins and outs of ing, taxation (individuals and companies), auditing and business law.

Compile annual financial statements; with SAIBA as an ing Officer (once you meet their requirements); work with Chartered ants and Auditors; have a thorough knowledge of ing theory and practice, corporate strategy; and International Financial Reporting Standards.

Junior Bookkeeper, s Clerk, Reconciliation Clerk, Payroll Clerk, s Payable/ Receivable Clerk.

Senior Bookkeeper, Junior ant, Assistant ant, Financial Services Officer, Credit Controller, Business Analyst.

Technical Financial ant, Financial Manager, ing Technician, Tax Technician, Financial Services Manager.

Financial ant, ing Officer (via SAIBA, see page 30). Tax Practitioner, Tax Consultant, Management ant, Assistant Manager.

National Certificate: Bookkeeping

Further Education and Training Certificate: Bookkeeping

National Diploma: Technical Financial ing

National Diploma: Financial ing

NQF L4 (SAQA ID: 58376) Total cumulative credits: 130

NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 36213) Total cumulative credits: 251

NQF L6 (SAQA ID: 20366) Total cumulative credits: 280

NQF L3 (SAQA ID: 58375) Total credits: 120

Financial Statements (FNST) Cost and Management ing (CMGT)

Management ing Control Systems (MACS) Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks (FRRF) Research Theory and Practice (RTAP) (By short dissertation, topic: Financial ing)

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I CAN CHOOSE WHAT TO STUDY...

Every business needs someone to manage their books

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

FOUNDATION LEVEL

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ICB PUBLIC SECTOR ING PROGRAMME If you want to work in finance in government or municipalities, this is the stream to study. This programme has been designed to address the lack of skills in the public sector and give students knowledge that will help government run more productively. You’ll learn how to produce high quality financial statements, implement basic internal controls, conduct effective internal auditing, and apply sound ing and financial principles.

Build on your qualifications as you go Complete the first four subjects – ICB Public Sector ing: Foundation Level – and you’ll get your first qualification (National Certificate: Public Sector ing). Progress through the programme’s Intermediate and Advanced levels to keep building your skill set and increase your employability.

...helping government run better

MY SUBJECTS

WHAT I WILL BE ABLE TO DO WHAT MY TITLE CAN BE NQF ED QUALIFICATION

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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

ADVANCED LEVEL L

DURATION: 12 MONTHS

DURATION: + 12 MONTHS

DURATION: + 12 MONTHS

Grade 11 (Std 9), NQF 3 or equivalent. You must be at least 16 years of age. No prior ing knowledge needed.

National Certificate: Public Sector ing, which consists of the previous 4 subjects.

Diploma: Public Sector ing, which consists of the previous 8 subjects.

5 Financial Statements (FNST) and Management 6 Cost ing (CMGT) Public ing 7 Technical (TPAC) Law and ing 8 Business Control (BLAC)

9 Corporate Strategy (CRPS) ing Control 10 Management Systems (MACS) Reporting and Regulatory 11 Financial Frameworks (FRRF) Research Theory and Practice (RTAP) 12

Work as a qualified ing technician in the public sector. Make a positive contribution to the country by improving public finance management; contribute to the optimal use of state resources; demonstrate a shift from cash to accrual ing.

Compile annual financial statements; with SAIBA as an ing Officer (once you meet their requirements); work with Chartered ants and Auditors; have a thorough knowledge of ing theory and practice, strategy, management ing and regulatory frameworks.

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Technical Public ant, ing Technician in the public sector.

Public Sector Financial ant, Financial ant. ing Officer (via SAIBA, see page 30).

National Certificate: Public Sector ing

Diploma: Public Sector ing

National Diploma: Financial ing

NQF L4 (SAQA ID: 20352) Total credits: 120

NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 20353) Total cumulative credits: 137

NQF L6 (SAQA ID: 20366) Total cumulative credits: 280

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Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB) Public ing istration (PAAD) Computerised Bookkeeping (BK) Business Literacy (BUSL)

ister public s. Help improve public sector financial management by adding value, efficiency and productivity to government departments.

(By short dissertation, topic: Public ing)

1 DID YOU KNOW? Enhance your studies and broaden your employment options by completing just one or two extra subjects in the Financial ing Programme: • If you hold the National Certificate: Public Sector ing, you can attain the National Certificate: Bookkeeping by completing the Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns subject. • If you have qualified with the Diploma: Public Sector ing, you can get the National Diploma: Technical Financial ing by completing the Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns and the Income Tax Returns subjects.

I CAN CHOOSE WHAT TO STUDY...

I CAN CHOOSE WHAT TO STUDY...

Local government needs you!

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FOUNDATION LEVEL

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ICB BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Learn how to make a business succeed This programme is just the ticket if you have ambitions of managing a business and its finances. Good business management is vitally important for a company’s commercial success. In this programme, you’ll learn about business and financial management best practices, office and legal practice, human resource management, computer literacy, global business strategy and research methods in commerce.

Your first qualification in just 3 subjects

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...managing a successful business

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You can achieve the ICB Business Management: Foundation Level after completing just three subjects (and achieve the National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management). Continue your studies to progress to the Intermediate and Advanced Levels, and their associated nationally recognised qualifications.

MY SUBJECTS

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

ADVANCED LEVEL

DURATION: 9 MONTHS

DURATION: + 15 MONTHS

DURATION: + 12 MONTHS

Grade 11 (Std 9), NQF L3 or an equivalent.

National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management (must include the Business Management 1 subject).

Higher Certificate: Office istration (must include the Business Management 2 subject).

1 Business Management 1 (BMT1) 2 Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB) 3 Business Literacy (BUSL)

4 5 6 7 8

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Office and Legal Practice (OLPR) Business Management 2 (BMT2) Marketing Management and Public Relations (MMPR) Financial Statements (FNST) Human Resources Management and Labour Relations (HRLR)

Business Management 3 (BMT3) Financial Management and Control (FMCL) Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks (FRRF) Research Theory and Practice (RTAP) (By short dissertation, topic: Business Management)

WHAT I WILL BE ABLE TO DO

Demonstrate an understanding of the documentation, processing and recording of a business’s financial transactions. Communicate effectively with the business stakeholders. Show you know what it means to be a general manager. Cost and price products, and manage working capital. Operate a personal computer.

Manage your diary and work schedule as a manager. Operate efficiently as a general office manager of a business. Apply marketing, law, PR and economics principles in business. Draw up and interpret financial statements and reports. Work efficiently with the HR and labour relations departments. Apply business growth principles for local and global expansion.

Work with a management information system at a corporate level. Prepare a business for internal/external audit. Apply principles of strategic intent and strategic thinking in a global business environment. Apply managerial finance and control principles in a commercial environment. Draw up and interpret financial statements and reports in accordance with IFRS.

WHAT MY TITLE CAN BE

Assistant or in human resources, office management, legal, istration, public relations, finance, marketing, sales, customer relations. Junior Researcher, Junior Analyst, Sales Assistant.

Senior Office , Secretary, General Office Manager, Human Resources Manager, Labour Relations Manager, Field/Floor/Store/Department Supervisor, Customer Service Manager.

Financial ant, ing Officer (via SAIBA, see page 30). Field/Floor/Store/ Department Manager, Key Manager, Business Manager, Business Consultant, Business Advisor, Service or Sales Manager.

National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management

Higher Certificate: Office istration

National Diploma: Financial ing

NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 23619) Total cumulative credits: 240

NQF L6 (SAQA ID: 20366) Total cumulative credits: 280

NQF ED QUALIFICATION

NQF L4 (SAQA ID 48736) Total credits: 120

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I CAN CHOOSE WHAT TO STUDY...

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FOUNDATION LEVEL

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ICB ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME If you are financially-minded and have dreams to start, manage or develop a small/medium sized business, or want to help grow an established local company to a global enterprise, this is the study stream for you.

Learn what you need to succeed Every entrepreneurial venture needs someone who is financially savvy, and that’ll be you if you study this programme. The specially-selected subjects in this programme are designed to give you the financial, ing and commercial skills you’ll need to make your business a success. The course also covers strategy, technical knowledge, and personal skills. The Foundation Level will give you a good grounding (and earn you the National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management). Keep studying to achieve the Intermediate and Advanced Levels, and their associated NQF qualifications.

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...my own boss

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Each time I receive my certificate in the mail, it has honestly been the best feeling ever. And the look on my husband’s face shows how proud he is of me!” - Showneaz, ICB student

MY SUBJECTS

WHAT I WILL BE ABLE TO DO

WHAT MY TITLE CAN BE NQF ED QUALIFICATION

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

ADVANCED LEVEL

DURATION: 9 MONTHS

DURATION: + 15 MONTHS

DURATION: + 12 MONTHS

Grade 11 (Std 9), NQF L3 or an equivalent.

National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management (must include the Entrepreneurship 1 subject).

Higher Certificate: Office istration (must include the Entrepreneurship 2 subject).

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Entrepreneurship 1 (ENT1) Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB) Business Literacy (BUSL)

Understand what it means to be an entrepreneur in South Africa. Identify business opportunities, set up a new business. Understand the documents, processes and recording of financial transactions in the business. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders. Cost and price products and manage working capital. Manage business logistics. Work with SARS and other statutory bodies. Operate a personal computer.

Office and Legal Practice (OLPR) Entrepreneurship 2 (ENT2) Marketing Management and Public Relations (MMPR) Financial Statements (FNST) Human Resources Management and Labour Relations (HRLR)

Lead a small/medium sized business. Manage your work schedule as an entrepreneur. Operate efficiently in an office environment. Apply law, marketing, PR and economic principles in business. Draw up and interpret financial statements and reports. Work efficiently with HR and labour relations. Apply local and global growth principles.

Entrepreneurship 3 (ENT3) Financial Management and Control (FMCL) Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks (FRRF) Research Theory and Practice (RTAP) (By short dissertation, topic: Entrepreneurship)

Work with a management information system at a corporate level. Prepare a business for internal/ external audit. Apply principles of strategic intent and strategic thinking in a global entrepreneurial environment. Apply managerial finance and control principles in a commercial environment. Understand and stick to entrepreneurial ethics. Manage and lead change in your business. Draw up and interpret financial statements and reports in accordance with IFRS.

You’re probably not interested in applying for a job if you’re studying this programme! If you’re not starting your own business, you could a start-up or new business as their finance person.

Financial ant, Chief Financial Officer in an entrepreneurial environment, Business Consultant, Business Advisor, ing Officer (via SAIBA, see page 30).

National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management

Higher Certificate: Office istration

National Diploma: Financial ing

NQF L4 (SAQA ID 48736) Total credits: 120

NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 23619) Total cumulative credits: 240

NQF L6 (SAQA ID: 20366) Total cumulative credits: 280

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I CAN CHOOSE WHAT TO STUDY...

Dreaming of running your own business?

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ICB OFFICE ISTRATION PROGRAMME Be an indispensable all-rounder This programme is perfect for those of you who want to learn a little bookkeeping, and a lot of all-round office knowledge. By learning about all the elements that contribute to a smooth-running office, you’ll be able to help out in just about any department.

Increase your knowledge – and your responsibilities

MY SUBJECTS

As you work your way through this programme’s 12 subjects, you’ll move up from the Foundation Level through the Intermediate Level and ultimately to the Advanced Level – and achieve their associated NQF qualifications.

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This programme is a great choice if you want to help any company run in an organised way. The knowledge you gain in each successive qualification builds on the last, allowing you to take on key functions and increased responsibility in your workplace.

...helping an office run smoothly

WHAT I WILL BE ABLE TO DO WHAT MY TITLE CAN BE NQF ED QUALIFICATION

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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

ADVANCED LEVEL

DURATION: 18 MONTHS

DURATION: + 9 MONTHS

DURATION: + 9 MONTHS

Grade 12 (Std 10) or equivalent – and you must be at least 16 years of age. No prior ing knowledge needed.

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Certificate: Office istration, which consists of the previous 6 subjects.

Higher Certificate: Office istration, which consists of the previous 9 subjects.

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Business and Office istration 1 (BOA1) Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB) Business Literacy (BUSL) Marketing Management and Public Relations (MMPR) Business Law and istrative Practice (BLAP)

Business and Office istration 2 (BOA2) Human Resources Management and Labour Relations (HRLR) Economics (ECON)

Business and Office istration 3 (BOA3) Financial Statements (FNST) Management (MGMT)

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I CAN CHOOSE WHAT TO STUDY...

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FOUNDATION LEVEL

Cost and Management ing (CMGT)

Business communication; bookkeeping up to trial balance; apply your basic knowledge of cost and management ing; use your basic skills in marketing and public relations, business law and istrative practice.

Apply a range of office istration techniques and economics; perform human resources and labour relations istrative tasks.

Use your advanced knowledge of office istration and management techniques, financial ing and reporting skills.

Junior Office , Receptionist, Office Assistant, Public Relations Officer, Marketing .

Senior Office , Secretary, General Office Manager, Human Resources , Labour Relations .

Office Manager, Public Relations Manager, istrative Manager.

Certificate: Office istration

Higher Certificate: Office istration

Diploma: Office istration

NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 23618) Total credits: 120

NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 23619) Total cumulative credits: 240

NQF L6 (SAQA ID: 35958) Total cumulative credits: 360

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SUPER FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS TO FIT AROUND YOUR LIFE In a classroom, via distance learning, full time or part time? It’s up to you!

...studying at a pace that suits me I’m a divorced mom and my daughter on my own. I’m bettering myself and my circumstances. I want to be a good example for my daughter.” 18 | www.icb.org.za

- Marisa, ICB student

Just finished school and can’t wait for campus life? A working mom with lots of ambition, but very little time? On a mission to study intensively and qualify in just 6 months? Or maybe you have a longer term plan to study on the side while working full time? Whatever your situation, there will be an ICB study route that works for you. We have hundreds of accredited training providers (colleges) across southern Africa, who will provide you with invaluable tuition and , whether you for classroom or distance learning.

CLASSROOM STUDIES Full time at a college Most school leavers opt for this route, because they aren’t working yet or tied down with too many commitments (lucky them!).

Part time at a college If you’re working full time but really want to gain a qualification, this is a great option as you’ll attend classes after hours every week. Part time studies can really increase your options if you’re already employed but looking to up-skill and increase your job security, or even change jobs.

Video studies at a college If you can’t always make scheduled classes, some colleges have the option of letting you watch pre-recorded lectures. Instead of attending fixed classes, you can book viewing times with your college that suit your lifestyle.

DISTANCE LEARNING Distance learning is the most flexible and affordable way to study while still getting from a college. with a distance learning college and they will send you the tuition material you need for the subjects you signed up for. As a distance learner, you will have access to the college’s helpline and structures, so you won’t really be going it alone.

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How long do ICB courses last? They range from 6 months to 3 years, depending on which course you are ed for. Each subject in the course should take about 48 hours of study (roughly 3 months in reality) before you write the final exam.

You work through the material yourself, at your own pace, wherever you are. At the end of your course, you’ll sit your final exam at the ICB examination centre nearest to you.

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I CAN CHOOSE HOW TO STUDY...

INDEPENDENT SELF-STUDY (not recommended) This option means you can do the work at your own pace, but you are entirely on your own. Which means you’ll have to get hold of all course materials yourself, and you’ll have no access to tutor from any college, the ICB, or the publishers of the textbooks.

Monthly exams

Exams 5 times a year

Training providers conduct formal exams for classroombased students every month, but do double check when they’re doing the exams for the subjects you’re interested in.

Exams for distance learning and independent students are conducted 5 times a year, at ICB-approved examination centres around southern Africa. See timetables on pages 36 - 39.

Today I can proudly say that I know I’m heading towards a brighter future for me and my children. The ICB has made me realise that I’m capable of anything that I set my mind to.” - Siyabonga, ICB student

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Academy Training Group | 011 394 1383 www.academytraining.co.za

I CAN CHOOSE WHERE TO STUDY

Over 500 providers to choose from! ICB courses are available at hundreds of accredited training providers in southern Africa. This page shows just a small selection of them. Our providers offer classroom or distance learning – or both. For the full list of training providers, and to search for one near you, please visit the ICB website www.icb.org.za and follow this path: Home page > Where to study > Training providers

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Amilak Training Center 011 672 5223 www.amilaktraining.co.za ATTI Nelspruit 013 755 2638 www.attinelspruit.co.za Award Training 041 363 0466 www.award.co.za

BDCE 021 975 1107 www.bdce.co.za Boston 011 551 2000 www.boston.co.za Over 40 Centres Nationwide

Careers 2000 Business College 031 401 2000 | www.careers2000.co.za

Central Technical College 0861 665 666 www.ctc.edu.za

ELMI | 043 742 0235 www.elmi.co.za

Centurion Academy Wilkoppies 018 468 7147 Witbank 013 656 2603 www.ca.ac.za

Falcon Business Institute 011 337 7543 www.falconbusinessinstitute.co.za

Centurion Academy Rustenburg 014 597 4051 www.carustenburg.co.za College SA 0861 663 663 www.collegesa.co.za SA Institute of Commerce & Technology Rustenburg, Zeerust & Midrand | 0861 277 726 www.computerandcareers.co.za

CTU Training Solutions | 0861 100 395 www.ctutraining.ac.za

The Growth Institute | 082 330 6295 www.growthinstitute.co.za

Intec College 0860 313 131 www.intec.edu.za

Intrs Business Institute | 011 051 0810 www.intrs.co.za

Preferred Solutions 021 945 1279 www.prefsoltraining.co.za

KIB College Umhlanga 031 584 6400 www.kib.co.za

Qualitas 051 447 5412 www.qualitasworld.co.za

Meyer Otto Academy/Akademie 044 884 0791 www.africaskills.co.za Harvest Institute of Commerce 011 823 6116 | www.harvestinstitute.co.za HC Varsity 021 556 8464 www.hcvarsity.co.za

Pinetown Institute of Technology 031 701 0645 www.pinetowntech.co.za

Retsile The School of Business 0861 106 689 | www.retsile.co.za

MSC Business College 043 748 5778 www.msccollege.co.za Ndugu Institute 011 681 0012 www.nduguinstitute.co.za

Damelin 0860 326 354 www.damelin.co.za

IBTC www.ibtc.co.za Cape Town 0861 111 411 Durban 0861 111 411 Pretoria 0861 111 411 Sandton 0861 111 411

Oval (H.O.) www.myoval.co.za Cape Town 021 426 5135 Durban 031 305 6192 JHB 010 591 0639 Pietermaritzburg 033 345 2984

Damelin Correspondence 0860 616 161 www.dcc.edu.za

Innovatus 032 541 0004/5/6 www.innovatus.co.za

Oxbridge Academy 021 1100 200 www.oxbridgeacademy.co.za

Richfield 031 304 9340 www.richfield.co.za

Successors Training 031 822 2780 031 836 0852 www.successors.co.za

Tshwane College | 011 333 2220 012 322 5239 / 5866 | www.tshwanecollege.net

UniCollege 011 955 5326 www.unicollege.co.za

Unigrad 013 755 3503 www.unigradcollege.co.za

SAB & TCA 012 648 9714 www.sabtca-academy.co.za

Traditional education, Modern delivery.

SACOB 0861 072 262 www.sacob.com

Spectrium Graduate School of Business 011 339 1746 www.spectrium.co.za

The Business School at Varsity College Cape Town 021 685 5021 Durban/Westville 031 573 2038 Pietermaritzburg 033 386 2376 Port Elizabeth 041 363 4223 Pretoria 012 348 2551 Sandton 011 784 6939 Waterfall 010 224 4300 www.thebusinessschool.co.za

The ICB vs your training provider Your training provider’s role is to teach you during your course, or give you remotely if you are doing distance learning. They will also sort you out with course materials and prepare you for your final exam.

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Academy of York 086 123 9675 www.aoy.co.za

The ICB’s job is to test your knowledge at the end of your course. We’re an examining body only - not a training provider. A bit like the traffic officer who conducts your driving test (but didn’t teach you to drive)!

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Giving you the best chance to succeed The ICB’s unique phased learning model applies to ALL our 30 subjects. It’s been designed to empower you to learn concepts and grasp skills that will stay with you for life. Your exam entry fee covers not just the final exam, but your PoE and the 5 x ICB-standardised Tests and Assignments. Now that’s thorough!

I’ve decided WHAT TO STUDY I’ve chosen HOW TO STUDY I’ve picked WHERE TO STUDY – I’ve ed with a college and they’ve helped me plan my workload.

SUBJECTS ARE FLEXIBLE TOO! How many and which subjects you do at a time is up to you. You can do as many or as few as you want to at the same time. We do recommend you do the subjects from the lower levels first and work your way up, but this isn’t compulsory. You’ll just need to make sure you’ve achieved all the subjects required for your qualification.

YOU CAN GET STARTED!

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Distance learning students can online on the ICB’s Student Portal.

ENTER FOR AN ICB EXAM

EXAM DATES AND VENUES

Classroom students will be ed by their colleges.

Classroom students: Most colleges hold exams on-site every month, so check what your college’s schedule is.

Registration means that we will add you to the ICB database and issue you with a student number. You only need to once, and your student number stays the same throughout your studies.

Distance learning students can enter ICB exams in February, May, July, September and November. Exams take place at the ICBapproved examination centres around southern Africa.

You will need to pay the ICB registration fee when you with us for the first time, and then each year that you are actively studying an ICB course.

Pay your ICB registration and exam fees as early as possible, so we can send you your PoE ASAP. Your PoE is an amazing tool to help you study. Don’t leave it to the last minute or you’ll really be disadvantaging yourself!

EXAM TIMETABLES AND VENUES Pages 36 - 39

Classroom students will do this through their colleges. Distance learning students will enter on the Student Portal online. Go to www.icb.org.za and click through to the Student Portal.

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Choose your qualification first. Then choose the subject(s), exam date(s) and venue for your exams, and submit your exam entry along with the required fee. All students will get an email confirming their exam entries.

WHEN DO I GET MY Portfolio of Evidence? Your PoE will arrive 3-4 weeks after the ICB receives your exam entry for a specific subject.

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WHAT MUST I DO WHEN I GET MY PoE? •C heck that all your personal details on the cover are correct. Let your college/the ICB know ASAP if anything is wrong. • Read through the entire PoE and fill in information where you are asked to.

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Your PoE is one of the 4 tools that will help you to study your ICB course:

Your college tuition, study materials and from your college are the other 3 tools to help you succeed in your studies. Check with your college which of these they offer:

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Learning Phase 1

WHY IS MY PoE SO IMPORTANT?

The ICB learning experience is unique – our academic team has designed it to give you the best possible chance of learning effectively and ing your subject first time. But it’s not just about ing the exam. Our methodology makes sure you get a deep and thorough understanding of your course materials. So you don’t just get a qualification - you gain real skills that you can use in your job from Day 1.

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DURING YOUR COURSE

Assignment 1 Test 1

Learning Phase 2 • •

Assignment 2 Test 2

Learning Phase 3 • •

Assignment 3 FINAL EXAM

Each subject is divided into 3 learning phases. You’ll do an ICB Assignment during each phase, and at the end of phases 1 and 2, you’ll complete an ICB Test to test your knowledge. These tests have been set by the ICB and are standardised – all students must complete them. Your final exam marks the end of the third learning phase. This integrated way of learning helps to prepare you (and is good practice) for your final exam. You’ll know what to expect – no surprises!

COLLEGE TUITION

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•A few days before your final exam, go through the checklist in your ICB Portfolio istration Guide to make sure you have done and included everything. Make a copy of your entire PoE as a backup.

STUDY from your college

Lectures

Textbooks

Tutoring

Video learning

Workbooks

Study groups, etc.

Online learning

Study guides

Your college will give you your course materials and textbooks, whether you are a classroom or distance learning student. If you chose to study independently, you’ll have to get your own textbooks and course materials. If you have queries about the work, please speak to your training provider. They will be able to help you with questions about your subject content, theory, assignments, etc. If you’re an independent student and have chosen NOT to study via a college, you will have to find the you need yourself. The ICB is strictly only the external examining body for these qualifications. To remain independent and fair, we cannot get involved in any or tuition.

•T ake your completed PoE to your final exam. You’ll hand it in there.

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YOUR FINAL EXAM •W hen you have finished writing your final exam, you must add the exam question and answer papers to your PoE and hand everything in together. • You cannot send the ICB anything else for your PoE after you have handed it in.

Need to postpone your exam? If you’re not ready to write your final exam, you can postpone it ONCE only to the next exam date. Submit your postponement request to the ICB before the last date for postponements for that exam cycle (see the exam timetables for these dates for postponement date on pg 36-39).

Sick on exam day? You can apply for a medical postponement and you’ll need a medical certificate. your college or the ICB for more information.

Missed your exam? If you did not attend your exam, and did not postpone it in time, you’ll have to start the subject over by re-entering for the exam and getting a new PoE.

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Classroom students: Your ICB Tests are provisionally marked by the college, then moderated by the ICB. Distance learning students: Everything in your PoE will be marked by the ICB.

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70% of your final mark

YOUR FINAL EXAM

30%

comes from your final exam. You must get a minimum of 50% for the final exam to be declared ‘competent’ in the subject.

ICB ASSIGNMENTS AND ICB TESTS

30% of your mark comes from the ICB Assignments and ICB Tests that you do during your course.

RESULTS

Results are released about 7 weeks after your exam. See the exam timetables for results release dates. Classroom students will get their results from their colleges. Distance learning students will be able to get their results on the Student Portal, and they will also be emailed to you.

NOT YET COMPETENT? If you qualify for an exam re-write you don’t need to redo your PoE, just the final exam, which will count 100%. You’ll need to redo your exam within 12 months. If you are again not yet competent, or miss your re-write, you’ll have to start the subject over. You can carry on with your other subjects in the meantime.

Depending on how you do, you’ll either be declared

COMPETENT? Congratulations! Now you can move on to your next subject. Finished an ICB level? You’ll get an ICB Programme Certificate from the ICB within 2 months. The ICB submits your qualification details to FASSET, who then processes your NQF Qualification Certificate. Their processing time is about 6 months. You can also migrate to another programme just by completing another few subjects. (See page 7.)

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WITH A PROFESSIONAL BODY If you’ve completed a full qualification, you can apply to with a professional body like the ICBA. See page 29 for details.

NOT YET COMPETENT.

The professional bodies you can with are:

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Q. If I’m studying an ICB course independently, can I call the ICB for help with assignments or understanding the course material? No, the ICB does not provide tuition or study to any students. If you’ve chosen to study independently, you’ll have to find the answers yourself through your family, friends, colleagues or the internet.

Q. I can’t decide between college and independent study. What should I choose? College study (classroom-based or distance learning) is the option we always recommend, as you’ll get help from a college if you are stuck with any of the coursework. If you’re studying independently, you’re entirely on your own. Independent study works for very few people – you must be very proactive, resourceful and have a great network to do it successfully. The college route can be flexible, and offers you .

Q. Can I just show up at a final exam and write it? No. To be allowed to write an exam for a subject, you must have entered the exam for that subject, paid for it, had the ICB confirm your registration – and you must have done all the coursework for the subject too.

Q . I submitted my PoE but didn’t include all my ICB Assignments and ICB Tests. Can I submit these later? No, you need to make 100% sure that everything is included in your PoE before you submit it. The ICB cannot accept any additional materials for marking after you’ve handed it in. Only what you hand in at your final exam will be marked.

Q . What if there’s no examination centre near where I live? The ICB arranges exam venues throughout southern Africa and a detailed list is available on www.icb.org.za. If you live and work more than 200km from an official examination centre, you can submit a Private Invigilator Application to the ICB with the prescribed fee, which will be considered on an individual basis. If a new centre opens after you’ve submitted your application, we reserve the right to allocate you to it.

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HOW IS EVERYTHING MARKED?

Q . Can you send me past papers so I can practice for my exam please? Nope, sorry. Past papers are not available because if outcomes change, past papers will be out-dated - plus we need to protect the credibility of the papers. Your course materials (which do contain sample questions) and the ICB Assignments and ICB Tests that go into your PoE will prepare you for the questions in your final exam. Please speak to your training provider if you feel you need extra help.

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As well as making you attractive to employers and clients, your ICB qualifications can also lead you to these opportunities:

Study further with the ICB Accredited, reputable and recognised qualifications All ICB qualifications are ed on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

...earning a great income

If a machinist from a clothing factory and mother of four can fulfil a dream of becoming a financial ant, then anyone can.” - Zaino, ICB student

Our programmes are valued by employers, and our graduates are recognised locally and internationally by several professional bodies. ICB qualifications are modular, which means you can build on them as your studies or career progress. You can also qualify in another programme just by completing a few more subjects. See the table on page 7 for more.

Find a job In association with CareerJunction, South Africa’s hugely popular job site, you can search and apply for financial and positions at www.icb.org.za/careers

STUDY FURTHER ELSEWHERE with credit for your ICB qualification

PROFESSIONAL HIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Chartered Institute of Management ants (CIMA) and the Association of Chartered Certified ants (ACCA) are respected, international, ing professional bodies - headquartered in the UK. CIMA and ACCA grant exemptions to the qualifications the ICB offers.

Once you’ve completed your studies through the ICB, there are several local and international professional bodies that you can apply to for professional hip.

CIMA offers training and qualifications in management ing. ICB graduates holding the National Diploma: Financial ing NQF 6 qualification can apply to CIMA for up to 6 exemptions. If you hold the ICB’s Certificate: Office istration NQF 5, you can get 2 exemptions from CIMA. See www.cimaglobal.com

ACCA is the world’s leading body for professional ants, with over 110 years of experience, innovation and excellence. ICB graduates holding the National Diploma: Financial ing NQF 6 qualification can study further through ACCA. You will receive up to 6 exemptions to further your studies towards becoming a Chartered Certified ant with ACCA. See www.accaglobal.com

Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa offers several professional qualifications in this specific field of corporate governance, and grants exemptions for certain ICB subjects. See www.chartsec.co.za

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and ants (ICBA) www.icba.org.za The ICBA is the sister organisation of the ICB and grants hip at a number of levels based on your qualification(s) and work experience. The ICBA recognises all the ICB’s current qualifications, as well as other relevant qualifications that are ed on the South African National Qualifications Framework. Foreign qualifications are also recognised, as long as they have been evaluated by SAQA.

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I CAN STUDY FURTHER

What I can do with my ICB qualifications

South African Institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT) www.thesait.org.za If you want to as a tax practitioner, you’ll need to become a member of SAIT. SAIT recognises the ICB’s FET Certificate: Bookkeeping, and the National Diploma: Technical Financial ing qualifications. Students who with SAIT with the FET Certificate: Bookkeeping qualification must upgrade this to the National Diploma: Technical Financial ing within a year of becoming a member. SAIT has several other hip criteria – please them for details.

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The South African Institute of Business ants (SAIBA) www.saiba.org.za If you want to perform ing Officer duties, you need to be a SAIBA member. ICB graduates who hold the National Diploma: Financial ing qualifications meet the academic requirements of SAIBA’s hip. But do note that SAIBA has other hip criteria too, including relevant work experience.

International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB) www.iab.org.uk The UK-based IAB is recognised by the British government in of Anti Money Laundering regulations, and the IAB supervises its in of these regulations. Depending on the subject you have ed, ICB students may apply for hip of the IAB.

Also based in the UK, the IAAP is an international professional body, offering international recognition for the finest business and ancy qualifications in the world. ICB graduates who hold the FET Certificate: Bookkeeping NQF 4 and higher qualifications may apply to the IAAP for hip. If your hip is approved, you’ll be able to use the designations awarded by the IAAP.

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ORGANISATION

www.ith.org.za

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and ants (ICBA) is a professional body for qualified finance and office istration professionals in southern Africa. It used to be part of the ICB but separated from it in 2013. As a professional body, the ICBA certifies qualifications, awards designations and offers a range of benefits to our . As a Qualified Member of the ICBA, you can put the following letters after your name: Designation

NQF level attained

Minimum work experience*

None

Not applicable

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CJBIcba (SA)

Level 3

6 months

AAIcba (SA)

Level 4

12 months

CSBIcba (SA)

Level 4

12 months

CSBFMIcba (SA)

Level 4

12 months

Certified Technical Financial ant

CTFAIcba (SA)

Level 5

24 months

Certified Technical Public ant

CTPAIcba (SA)

Level 5

24 months

Certified Junior Office

CJOAIcba (SA)

Level 5

24 months

Certified Senior Office

hip Student Certified Junior Bookkeeper Certified Public s Certified Senior Bookkeeper Certified Small Business Financial Manager

International Association of ing Professionals (IAAP) www.ingprofessional.org

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CSOAIcba (SA)

Level 5

24 months

Certified Financial ant

CFAIcba (SA)

Level 6

36 months

Certified Office Manager

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Level 6

36 months

* Relevant and current work experience

The ICBA welcomes who have relevant, recognised work experience and qualifications from tuition providers including (but not limited to) the ICB. Find out more at www.icba.org.za

The Chartered Institute of Tourism and Hospitality (ITH) is a similar organisation to the ICB, operating in the tourism and hospitality sector. If you are interested in a career in this exciting field, the ITH could help you make your dreams come true. The ITH accredits southern African training providers and s them in rolling out the UK’s Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH) British-ed programmes.

The CTH’s internationally recognised courses range from short courses to post-graduate level programmes in:

• Tourism Management • Hospitality Management • Culinary Programmes • English Communication for Tourism and Hospitality

• Team Leadership for Tourism and Hospitality

All courses are ed on the United Kingdom’s National Qualifications or Qualifications and Credit Frameworks, and not on the South African National Qualifications Framework. Over 35 universities recognise these programmes as being equivalent to degree-level studies.

the ITH on www.ith.org.za or [email protected]

The CTH is endorsed by all kinds of important industry figures and brands, including:

GLOSSARY OF ASSESSMENT: A test of your knowledge, e.g. an exam. Marking of assignments. BURSARY: Money awarded to help deserving students pay for their courses. Bursaries do not need to be repaid and are paid to the provider.

COLLEGE: See (ICB) Training provider. COMPETENT: You know your stuff –

you’ve ed your assessment.

DISSERTATION: A written thesis, based on original research. DISTANCE LEARNING: Studies done without physical or classrooms – e.g. via mail, email or internet. FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING: Studies done in a classroom environment. FASSET: The Finance and ing Services Sector Education and Training Authority. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT: Tests and

assignments during your course.

LEARNERSHIP: Studying while working for a company that is an accredited ICB workplace training provider, so that you get practical experience too. NOT YET COMPETENT: You haven’t ed. NQF (National Qualifications Framework):

The NQF is a system for assuring the quality of qualifications in South Africa. Courses which are ed on the NQF are recognised nationally as being credible and valuable.

PoE / Portfolio of Evidence: A workbook that a student fills with proof of learning and submits for examination.

PROGRAMME: A learning stream or pathway consisting of selected subjects with a particular focus – e.g. Financial ing, Public ing, Entrepreneurship, Office istration or Business Management. QCTO: Quality Council for Trade and Occupations. QUALIFICATIONS: This is what you get when you have completed a prescribed set of subjects competently – e.g. a national certificate, national diploma, etc. All ICB qualifications are ed on the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF). RE-ASSESSMENT: To re-write your

final exam.

RPL (Recognition of prior learning): Credit for your work experience or studies you completed elsewhere, within the last 5 years. SAQA: The South African Qualifications Authority is the body which oversees the development and management of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). STUDY STREAM: See ‘programme’. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT: A written exam; the final exam for a subject. (ICB) TRAINING PROVIDER: A college or

other educational company that has been accredited to provide ICB courses.

(ICB) WORKPLACE TRAINING PROVIDER:

An employer who has been accredited to train staff on the practical side of ICB courses, in their workplace.

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...my family’s breadwinner

I dropped out of school in Grade 11. 20 years later I ed my Matric. When I started my ICB studies I was a single parent, with two kids in the same college. Who’d have thought that I’d become a qualified technical financial ant?!” - Mina, ICB student

RECOGNISING PRIOR LEARNING AND WORK EXPERIENCE

If you’re working already, or have completed some courses in the past, read on.

Perhaps you’ve picked up some qualifications or courses in the past that include subjects that are similar to the ICB’s. Or you’ve got some solid experience working in a relevant field.

LEARNERSHIPS Theory + on-the-job experience If you’re working already, and your employer is an ICB-accredited Workplace Training Provider, you could get an ICB qualification via a learnership*. You’d do the qualification via the ICB’s usual exams but the practical part would be done while you’re working on the job. You would also need to complete an ICB Workplace Portfolio of Evidence (PoE), which will be reviewed by an ICB examiner. Learnerships are great for employees, as you can earn while you learn. Some students even get their studies subsidised by their employers, as learnerships also offer incentives to companies.

For more information, please see the Learnerships section on the ICB website: www.icb.org.za/qualifications/ learnerships * Not all ICB courses are offered as learnerships.

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Q . Do I have to be employed to be able to study via a learnership? Yes, you must be employed. Your employer must be accredited by the ICB as a Workplace Training Provider to offer our learnerships.

Q . Do you have a list of companies that offer learnerships? No, you will need to approach companies yourself.

Q . Can the ICB give me a learnership? Unfortunately not. We are not a training provider. The ICB’s role in learnerships is to assess your theoretical work, and your practical experience (your Workplace PoE).

To be considered for exemptions/Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit towards an ICB qualification (note: this is not guaranteed), your previous qualifications or part-qualifications must be ed on the NQF and should have been attained within the last five years. If your NQF-ed qualifications are more than five years old, you will also need to provide proof of more recent, relevant work experience.

To apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) you’ll need to submit: • The ICB Student Details form and Guidelines for Recognition of Prior Learning form. • Proof of payment of the ICB’s RPL application fee. This is a non refundable fee of R440, to cover the review process which is done individually on a case by case basis.

RPL DOCUMENTS

the ICB Student Details form and the Guidelines for Recognition of Prior Learning from www.icb.org.za/s or email our team on [email protected].

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OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

File this under ‘useful’!

• Your detailed CV. • Certified true copies of your official transcripts of results, as issued by your previous training institution. • International students must get their non-South African qualifications/subjects certified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) first. Please attach the relevant SAQA Certificate of Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications. • The accreditation number of the training provider who awarded your previous qualifications/part-qualifications (e.g. DHET, Seta’s QAP, Umalusi, CHE). • The NQF level and SAQA qualification registration number for your previous courses. e.g. For the National Certificate: Bookkeeping the NQF level is Level 3 and the SAQA number is 58375.

We’ll review your application and may offer you credits based on subjects you’ve already ed, or we may ask you to complete a RPL Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) which we will supply. If you qualify for exemptions and want to go ahead and accept these credits, you will need to pay another fee to be granted full or conditional exemptions, and : you must be ed with the ICB too. See page 35 for RPL fees.

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ICB BURSARIES We know that some of the keenest and most deserving students find it hard to pay for their studies. In 2016 the ICB awarded 25 bursaries, each worth R5,000. The best part is that our bursaries do not have to be repaid. We just ask that recipients put them to really good use and study hard!

How to apply for an ICB bursary To be eligible for an ICB bursary you must:

• A lready be studying an ICB

programme or qualification.

• H ave a good academic

and attendance record.

OUR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The fine print You’ve heard it on the adverts: “ and conditions apply.” If you’ve decided you’d like to study an ICB programme, please take some time to read through our Examination Policy. It explains the and conditions attached to our programmes and exams. We update this policy regularly and you can always it from www.icb.org.za, find it in the Portfolio istration Guide in your Portfolio of Evidence, or our office (see back cover for details) and we’ll send it to you.

Q

A

For bursaries in 2017, make sure your application reaches the ICB by 30 April 2017.

Q. What are the criteria for awarding bursaries? ICB bursaries are awarded

Successful applicants will be ed by 30 June 2017.

according to academic performance, financial need and any special circumstances.

Q. Do you award the bursaries in cash? Between January and April, the bursary application form can be ed from www.icb.org.za

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No. Bursaries are paid directly to an ICBaccredited training provider or other relevant ICB accredited service providers.

2017

ICB FEES

Only distance learning and independent students pay ICB fees directly to us. Classroom-based students will be billed by their colleges.

Please note: In order to receive your PoE or be entered for exams, you must have sent your Exam Entry Form with proof of fee payment to the ICB – or your training provider. you can also with the ICB and enter exams online on our Student Portal. At the time you enter for the first exam of a (calendar) year, the annual student registration fee is payable. If you cancel a scheduled exam, fees can’t be refunded. Exams can be postponed only once to the next scheduled exam date, if we have received your postponement fee and forms on time. Incorrectly completed forms or insufficient fees will result in exam entries not being processed, or processing being delayed. All fees are not refundable. Fees are quoted in South African Rands and may change without prior notice. Fees listed include 14% VAT for SA and bank charges for payments from other countries.

REGISTRATION FEE Annual student registration fee

R330

EXAM-RELATED FEES Portfolio of Evidence and exam fee per subject (all qualifications) Exam re-write fee per subject (all qualifications) Exam postponement fee per subject to the next exam date Exam late entry fee per subject Exam re-mark and examiner’s report (fee per subject) Private invigilator fee (prior approval required) Duplicate transcript of results Certificate re-print (including postage) Re-issue of PoE (including postage) Re-post/Re-delivery fee Workplace PoE exams (learnerships)

R620 R430 R220 R450 R850 R970 R110 R200 R350 R95 R1,000

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING AND WORK EXPERIENCE (RPL) / EXEMPTION FEES RPL/Exemption application fee RPL/Exemption fee per subject exemption granted (no PoE required) RPL PoE fee per subject (PoE is required)

R440 R370 R900

TRAINING PROVIDERS Annual accreditation renewal fee Training / Workplace provider accreditation fee fee for accreditation changes (i.e. scopes, entity names, status, etc.) Special site visits (e.g. change of training venue)

R1,100 R6,800 R750 POA

PAYMENT METHODS IMPORTANT

| Don’t forget to use your ICB reference number or South African ID number as your payment reference. If your company is paying for your studies, please tell them to use these as the payment reference too so we know who they are paying for. Foreign students: Please the ICB for your reference number if it’s the first time you’re paying us.

Credit card

| You can pay your ICB fees by credit card on our secure Student Portal. https://www.secureicb.co.za/learner

EFT

| The ICB’s bank details

for payments are: The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Bank First National Bank Branch Rondebosch Branch code 201509 number 50262418757

NO CASH

| The ICB

does not accept cash payments. If this is your only option, please make a deposit at an FNB bank and then send us the proof of payment.

SWIFT code for international payments FIRNZAJJ

SnapScan

| You can now pay

your ICB fees in South Africa using the SnapScan app for all smartphones. There is no extra cost to or use SnapScan. SnapScan allows you to make safe and secure payments.

2017 Student Entry Example: 1 x Registration Fee R330 (once off per year) + 2 x Subject Fees R1,240 (R620 x 2) = R1,570 Total entry fees for 2017 for first 2 subjects

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Please confirm the times for each exam with your college.

Exam dates

Subjects

Exams are written at your college.

FEBRUARY

MONTH Sat 11 Feb BKTB, PMSR, BK, BUSL, FNST, CMGT, ITRT, BLAC

Mon 13 Feb

Tue 14 Feb

BKTB, CMGT, CRPS, FMCL, ENT1, ENT2, BOA2

MACS, FNST, PMSR, PAAD, BMT1, BMT2, BMT3, ENT3, BOA1

MARCH Wed 15 Feb BK, ITRT, TPAC, FRRF, HRLR, OLPR, MGMT, BLAP

Thu 16 Feb BUSL, RTAP, BLAC, MMPR, BOA3, ECON

Sat 11 Mar BKTB, PMSR, BK, BUSL, FNST, CMGT, ITRT, BLAC

APRIL

Mon 13 Mar BKTB, PMSR, BK, BUSL, FNST, CMGT, ITRT, BLAC

Sat 8 Apr BKTB, PMSR, BK, BUSL, FNST, CMGT, ITRT, BLAC

MAY

Mon 10 Apr BKTB, PMSR, BK, BUSL, FNST, CMGT, ITRT, BLAC

Sat 6 May BKTB, PMSR, BK, BUSL, FNST, CMGT, ITRT, BLAC

JUNE

Mon 8 May

Tue 9 May

Wed 10 May

Thu 11 May

Sat 10 Jun

Mon 12 Jun

BKTB, CMGT, CRPS, FMCL, ENT1, ENT2, BOA2

MACS, FNST, PMSR, PAAD, BMT1, BMT2, BMT3, ENT3, BOA1

BK, ITRT, TPAC, FRRF, HRLR, OLPR, MGMT, BLAP

BUSL, RTAP, BLAC, MMPR, BOA3, ECON

BKTB, PMSR, BK, BUSL, FNST, CMGT, ITRT, BLAC

BKTB, PMSR, BK, BUSL, FNST, CMGT, ITRT, BLAC

Exam entries due by

Sat 31 Dec 2016

Sat 28 Jan 2017

Sat 25 Feb 2017

Sat 25 Mar 2017

Sat 29 Apr 2017

Enter for re-write by

Fri 27 Jan 2017

Fri 24 Feb 2017

Fri 24 Mar 2017

Fri 21 Apr 2017

Fri 26 May 2017

Postpone by

Fri 27 Jan 2017

Fri 24 Feb 2017

Fri 24 Mar 2017

Fri 21 Apr 2017

Fri 26 May 2017

Results released by ICB

Fri 31 Mar 2017

Fri 28 Apr 2017

Fri 26 May 2017

Fri 23 Jun 2017

Fri 28 Jul 2017

JULY

MONTH Exam dates

Subjects

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EXAM TIMETABLE

For classroom-based students

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Sat 8 Jul

Mon 10 Jul

Tue 11 Jul

Wed 12 Jul

Thu 13 Jul

Sat 12 Aug

Mon 14 Aug

Sat 9 Sep

Mon 11 Sep

Tue 12 Sep

Wed 13 Sep

Thu 14 Sep

Sat 14 Oct

Mon 16 Oct

Sat 11 Nov

Mon 13 Nov

Tue 14 Nov

Wed 15 Nov

Thu 16 Nov

Sat 2 Dec

Mon 4 Dec

BKTB, PMSR, BK, BUSL, FNST, CMGT, ITRT, BLAC

BKTB, CMGT, CRPS, FMCL, ENT1, ENT2, BOA2

MACS, FNST, PMSR, PAAD, BMT1, BMT2, BMT3, ENT3, BOA1

BK, ITRT, TPAC, FRRF, HRLR, OLPR, MGMT, BLAP

BUSL, RTAP, BLAC, MMPR, BOA3, ECON

BKTB, PMSR, BK, BUSL, FNST, CMGT, ITRT, BLAC

BKTB, PMSR, BK, BUSL, FNST, CMGT, ITRT, BLAC

BKTB, PMSR, BK, BUSL, FNST, CMGT, ITRT, BLAC

BKTB, CMGT, CRPS, FMCL, ENT1, ENT2, BOA2

MACS, FNST, PMSR, PAAD, BMT1, BMT2, BMT3, ENT3, BOA1

BK, ITRT, TPAC, FRRF, HRLR, OLPR, MGMT, BLAP

BUSL, RTAP, BLAC, MMPR, BOA3, ECON

BKTB, PMSR, BK, BUSL, FNST, CMGT, ITRT, BLAC

BKTB, PMSR, BK, BUSL, FNST, CMGT, ITRT, BLAC

BKTB, PMSR, BK, BUSL, FNST, CMGT, ITRT, BLAC

BKTB, CMGT, CRPS, FMCL, ENT1, ENT2, BOA2

MACS, FNST, PMSR, PAAD, BMT1, BMT2, BMT3, ENT3, BOA1

BK, ITRT, TPAC, FRRF, HRLR, OLPR, MGMT, BLAP

BUSL, RTAP, BLAC, MMPR, BOA3, ECON

BKTB, PMSR, BK, BUSL, FNST, CMGT, ITRT, BLAC

BKTB, PMSR, BK, BUSL, FNST, CMGT, ITRT, BLAC

Exam entries due by

Sat 27 May 2017

Sat 1 Jul 2017

Sat 29 Jul 2017

Sat 2 Sep 2017

Sat 30 Sep 2017

Sat 21 Oct 2017

Enter for re-write by

Fri 23 Jun 2017

Fri 28 Jul 2017

Fri 25 Aug 2017

Fri 29 Sep 2017

Fri 27 Oct 2017

Fri 17 Nov 2017

Postpone by

Fri 23 Jun 2017

Fri 28 Jul 2017

Fri 25 Aug 2017

Fri 29 Sep 2017

Fri 27 Oct 2017

Fri 17 Nov 2017

Results released by ICB

Fri 25 Aug 2017

Fri 29 Sep 2017

Fri 27 Oct 2017

Fri 1 Dec 2017

Fri 5 Jan 2018

Fri 19 Jan 2018

LIST OF ALL SUBJECTS AND THEIR CODES

2017

IMPORTANT! Please double check with your college that they will be offering an exam for the subject you want to write on these dates. You’ll also need to find out what their cut-off dates are for entries for the exams you want to write.

BKTB OAB1 BOA1 OAB2 BOA2 OAB3 BOA3 TFBL BLAC OABL BLAP BUSL BMT1 BMT2 BMT3 JBCB BK FACS CRPS CMGT OAEC ECON ENT1 ENT2 ENT3 FMCL FRRF FNST OAHR HRLR TFIT ITRT MGMT FAMC MACS OAMM MMPR OLPR JBPR PMSR PAAD RTAP TPAC

Bookkeeping to Trial Balance Business & Office istration 1 OAB1 until 1 April 2017, then BOA1 Business & Office istration 2 OAB2 until 1 April 2017, then BOA2 Business and Office istration 3 OAB3 until 1 April 2017, then BOA3 Business Law and ing Control TFBL until 1 April 2017, then BLAC Business Law and istrative Practice OABL until 1 April 2017, then BLAP Business Literacy Business Management 1 Business Management 2 Business Management 3 Computerised Bookkeeping JBCB until 1 April 2017, then BK Corporate Strategy FACS until 1 April 2017, then CRPS Cost and Management ing Economics OAEC until 1 April 2017, then ECON Entrepreneurship 1 Entrepreneurship 2 Entrepreneurship 3 Financial Management and Control Financial Reporting and Reg Frameworks Financial Statements HR Management and Labour Relations OAHR until 1 April 2017, then HRLR Income Tax Returns TFIT until 1 April 2017, then ITRT Management Management ing Control Systems FAMC until 1 April 2017, then MACS Marketing Management and Public Relations OAMM until 1 April 2017, then MMPR Office and Legal Practice Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns JBPR until 1 April 2017, then PMSR Public ing istration Research Theory and Practice Technical Public ing

Results will be released on the due date on condition that Portfolios of Evidence are received at the ICB's offices within 4 days of the required despatch date. This exam timetable is subject to change and the ICB reserves the right to cancel any exam at its own discretion. These timetables were correct at the time of going to print in September 2016. Things do change, so please refer to our website for the most up to date timetables. Late entries will only be accepted by absolute exception, at the discretion of ICB Management, and late entry fees will be levied.

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This exam timetable is subject to change and the ICB reserves the right to cancel any exam at its own discretion. These timetables were correct at the time of going to print in September 2016. Things do change, so please refer to our website for the most up to date timetables.

EXAM TIMETABLE

Subjects

Mon 13 Feb

Tue 14 Feb

Wed 15 Feb

BKTB, CMGT, CRPS, FMCL, ENT1, ENT2, BOA2

MACS, FNST, PMSR, PAAD, BMT1, BMT2, BMT3, ENT3, BOA1

BK, ITRT, TPAC, FRRF, HRLR, OLPR, MGMT, BLAP

MAY Thu 16 Feb

BUSL, RTAP, BLAC, MMPR, BOA3, ECON

Mon 8 May

Tue 9 May

BKTB, CMGT, CRPS, FMCL, ENT1, ENT2, BOA2

MACS, FNST, PMSR, PAAD, BMT1, BMT2, BMT3, ENT3, BOA1

Wed 10 May

BK, ITRT, TPAC, FRRF, HRLR, OLPR, MGMT, BLAP

JULY Thu 11 May

BUSL, RTAP, BLAC, MMPR, BOA3, ECON

Mon 10 Jul

Tue 11 Jul

BKTB, CMGT, CRPS, FMCL, ENT1, ENT2, BOA2

MACS, FNST, PMSR, PAAD, BMT1, BMT2, BMT3, ENT3, BOA1

JULY Wed 12 Jul

BK, ITRT, TPAC, FRRF, HRLR, OLPR, MGMT, BLAP

Thu 13 Jul

BUSL, RTAP, BLAC, MMPR, BOA3, ECON

SEPTEMBER Mon 11 Sep

Tue 12 Sep

BKTB, CMGT, CRPS, FMCL, ENT1, ENT2, BOA2

MACS, FNST, PMSR, PAAD, BMT1, BMT2, BMT3, ENT3, BOA1

Wed 13 Sep

BK, ITRT, TPAC, FRRF, HRLR, OLPR, MGMT, BLAP

NOVEMBER Thu 14 Sep

BUSL, RTAP, BLAC, MMPR, BOA3, ECON

Mon 13 Nov

Tue 14 Nov

BKTB, CMGT, CRPS, FMCL, ENT1, ENT2, BOA2

MACS, FNST, PMSR, PAAD, BMT1, BMT2, BMT3, ENT3, BOA1

Wed 15 Nov

BK, ITRT, TPAC, FRRF, HRLR, OLPR, MGMT, BLAP

Paper exam entries due by

Fri 9 Dec 2016

Fri 10 Mar 2017

Fri 12 May 2017

Fri 12 May 2017

Fri 14 Jul 2017

Fri 15 Sep 2017

Student Portal entries due by

Fri 23 Dec 2016

Fri 17 Mar 2017

Fri 19 May 2017

Fri 19 May 2017

Fri 21 Jul 2017

Fri 22 Sep 2017

Enter for re-write by

Mon 16 Jan 2017

Mon 10 Apr 2017

Mon 12 Jun 2017

Mon 12 Jun 2017

Mon 14 Aug 2017

Mon 16 Oct 2017

Postpone by

Fri 27 Jan 2017

Fri 21 Apr 2017

Fri 23 Jun 2017

Fri 23 Jun 2017

Fri 25 Aug 2017

Fri 27 Oct 2017

Results released by ICB

Fri 31 Mar 2017

Fri 23 Jun 2017

Fri 25 Aug 2017

Fri 25 Aug 2017

Fri 27 Oct 2017

Fri 5 Jan 2018

Late entries will only be accepted by absolute exception, at the discretion of ICB Management, and late entry fees will be levied.

Where to find ICB Examination Venues Classroom-based students: You’ll write your exams at your college.

SOUTHERN AFRICA

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Exams are written at the ICB venues.

FEBRUARY

MONTH Exam dates

B

Distance learning and independent students: Choose the ICB Examination Venue that’s closest to where you live.

Eastern Cape East London Port Elizabeth Free State Bloemfontein

Gauteng Johannesburg - Benoni - Braamfontein - Sandton Ridge Pretoria - Pretoria North - Sunnyside Vereeniging

KwaZulu-Natal Durban Newcastle

Mpumalanga Middelburg Nelspruit

Limpopo Polokwane

North West Klerksdorp Rustenburg

Western Cape Cape Town - Bellville - Mowbray - Table View Mossel Bay

See our website for the most up to date list of examination venues.

Namibia Walvis Bay Windhoek

Thu 16 Nov

BUSL, RTAP, BLAC, MMPR, BOA3, ECON

LIST OF ALL SUBJECTS AND THEIR CODES

2017

For distance learning and independent students

BKTB OAB1 BOA1 OAB2 BOA2 OAB3 BOA3 TFBL BLAC OABL BLAP BUSL BMT1 BMT2 BMT3 JBCB BK FACS CRPS CMGT OAEC ECON ENT1 ENT2 ENT3 FMCL FRRF FNST OAHR HRLR TFIT ITRT MGMT FAMC MACS OAMM MMPR OLPR JBPR PMSR PAAD RTAP TPAC

Bookkeeping to Trial Balance Business & Office istration 1 OAB1 until 1 April 2017, then BOA1 Business & Office istration 2 OAB2 until 1 April 2017, then BOA2 Business and Office istration 3 OAB3 until 1 April 2017, then BOA3 Business Law and ing Control TFBL until 1 April 2017, then BLAC Business Law and istrative Practice OABL until 1 April 2017, then BLAP Business Literacy Business Management 1 Business Management 2 Business Management 3 Computerised Bookkeeping JBCB until 1 April 2017, then BK Corporate Strategy FACS until 1 April 2017, then CRPS Cost and Management ing Economics OAEC until 1 April 2017, then ECON Entrepreneurship 1 Entrepreneurship 2 Entrepreneurship 3 Financial Management and Control Financial Reporting and Reg Frameworks Financial Statements HR Management and Labour Relations OAHR until 1 April 2017, then HRLR Income Tax Returns TFIT until 1 April 2017, then ITRT Management Management ing Control Systems FAMC until 1 April 2017, then MACS Marketing Management and Public Relations OAMM until 1 April 2017, then MMPR Office and Legal Practice Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns JBPR until 1 April 2017, then PMSR Public ing istration Research Theory and Practice Technical Public ing

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