When doing research on possible courses you would like to study, it helps knowing what the courses are about and what exactly you can expect. There are two bookkeeping focused course programmes at the ICB. They are the Financial Accounting course programme and the Public Sector Accounting course programme. Below we set out what you can expect in each programme and course.
Financial Accounting Programme
This course gives you the knowledge and practical skills in bookkeeping, financial accounting, income tax financial management, reporting standards, corporate strategy, management accounting, and research. The entrance requirement to start this course is Grade 10.
National Certificate: Bookkeeping (NQF 3)
- Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
- Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns
- Computerised Bookkeeping
- Business Literacy
Further Education and Training Certificate: Bookkeeping (NQF 4)
- Financial Statements
- Cost and Management Accounting
National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting (NQF 5)
- Income Tax Returns
- Business Law and Accounting Control
National Diploma: Financial Accounting (NQF 6)
- Corporate Strategy
- Management Accounting Control Systems
- Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks
- Research Theory and Practice
Public Sector Accounting Programme
If you want to work in finance in government or municipalities, this is the programme to study.
It’s 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 accounting and financial principles. The entrance requirement for this course is Grade 11.
National Certificate: Public Sector Accounting (NQF 4)
- Bookkeeping and Trial Balance
- Computerised Bookkeeping
- Business Literacy
- Public Accounting Administration
Diploma: Public Sector Accounting (NQF 5)
- Financial Statements
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Business Law and Accounting Control
- Technical Public Accounting
National Certificate: Financial Accounting (NQF 6)
- Corporate Strategy
- Management Accounting Control Systems
- Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks
- Research Theory and Practice
Work While You Are Studying
When choosing to study through distance learning you have a lot more freedom than studying in a classroom environment. With distance learning you can study in your own time and at your own pace. When studying through distance learning you choose exactly when what must happen. You can choose when you write exam, when you complete your PoE, when you study and when you work. All the decisions lie with you, so if one month your work life is hectic you have the power of putting your studies on a temporary hold.
Registering at a Professional Body
You will also be able to apply for professional membership at professional bodies. The places you can register at are the ICBA, South African Institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT), The South African Institute of Business Accountants (SAIBA), International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB), and International Association of Accounting Professionals (IAAP).
Studying an ICB course is amazing as it is accredited and also recognised internationally. Employers love it, and you can too. Register now.
