29/03/2006
Benefits Update
Further benefits of joining the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
ICB has already managed to negotiate the following benefits of being a member:
- 15% discount to MYOB Australia provided classroom based training courses.
- MYOB supporting Certified Consultants & Bookkeeper club members entry to ICB by assisting in membership fees to the tune of 50% of your first annual subscription (see below).
- Access to businesses seeking bookkeepers through the ICB website “Find a Bookkeeper”. An email will be sent to you linking to the posting on the members only section.
- Accor Hotel Group discounted rates benefits
- International Car Rental privileged pricing with Delta Car, National and Europcar
Benefits to watch out for, details being finalised
- Discount Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Access to lower rates on general and risk insurance premiums
- Optus tariff discounts
- Benefit from your Institute being advertised in the 6 major Yellow Pages pointing businesses and clients to you
Discussions under way
- Quicken
- Other software suppliers
- Other service providers to the benefit of bookkeepers
Your cost of membership
Membership of ICB costs per annum incl. GST:
$264 Affiliate
$312 Associate
$360 Member and Fellow
Annual Practicing Certificate, for all those self employed or subcontract bookkeepers:
$120 per annum
Examinations for ICB Certification – cost to be advised
Entry by exemption fee:
$75 (Special offer for an initial period - $25)
UPDATES to the website and previous information
- New edition of the ICB education syllabus and Competencies of Bookkeepers issued.
- ICB Welcomes Helen Harrison to the team for administration and support
- ICB establishes its second office: ICB headquarters in Melbourne city is now supported by an office at 541 Blackburn Road, Mount Waverley.
MYOB Certified Consultants and Bookkeepers Club Members
MYOB will fund 50% of your first year’s annual subscription when you join the ICB. To take advantage of this offer, please state “MYOB Certified Consultant” or “MYOB Bookkeepers Club” in the box marked Attachment 1, and, if available, your membership number in Attachment 2 on the last page of the application form.
