What is the link between ICB and MYOB?

ICB Australia was formed through initiatives of the ICB in the UK.  ICB UK was observing the development of the bookkeeping industry in Australia and with the development of the new BAS Agent legislation felt it was a good time to bring their experience and assistance to the bookkeeping community in Australia.

ICB UK approached the largest significant bookkeeping related organisation in Australia being MYOB to assist it in understanding and finding the appropriate approach in Australia.

Matthew Addison (now the Executive Director of ICB) has been associated as a consultant and advisor to MYOB for a long time and was involved in setting up their Certified Consultant program and running many seminars for them. MYOB suggested ICB UK make contact with Matthew. 

Today ICB Australia works closely with many parts of the bookkeeping industry.  MYOB as the dominant supplier of business systems software into the Australian small business market and Reckon as the next largest provider both have strong involvements with ICB.

ICB Lobbies and assists MYOB in MYOB's provision of solutions to the bookkeeping community.

Is ICB in the MYOB building?

No and it never has been! 

ICB has its central office in Melbourne CBD and has had administrative offices in Mount Waverley and now in Ringwood.

Matthew’s previous Accounting Practice (Addison Accounting) provided significant service to MYOB since its inception until MYOB became listed. Addisons Accounting office was in the lower section of the same building as MYOB office in Burwood. Since Matthew sold his practice (early 2008) to concentrate on ICB he is based at the administrative office in Ringwood.

ICB was started and funded by MYOB?

No! 

ICB Australia was started and funded by ICB UK.  ICB UK have provided the infrastructure, the website, the membership systems and continue to provide IT, WEB, Systems and resources to ICB Australia.  All initial funding of ICB was from ICB UK.

MYOB have paid ICB when ICB have provided seminar content and services.

Matthew Addison also does promotional work for MYOB?

For the period of 1986 until 2005 MYOB did engage Addisons Accountants for many services, none of them were for MYOB promotional work.  Over that time there were many engagements to present training and information at training seminars, especially during the implementation of GST. 

Since the commencement of ICB, ICB has been involved in providing information and training into MYOB partner programs.

ICB 'directed’ by MYOB policy?

This is not correct.  MYOB do not hold any formal nor informal position of influence over the direction and behaviours of ICB. 

MYOB have come to recognise that ICB is the only bookkeeping association to truly represent the interests of professional bookkeepers and with 3000+ members and a positive financial situation they are the only creditable choice for anyone wanting to find out about bookkeeping issues. There is no formal relationship between MYOB and ICB.

If you have any further concerns, please email us at admin@icb.org.au and we will address them for you.