The vision of the Institute is:    ˜To provide bookkeepers with the co-operative forum to be the best they can be.  We’re about bookkeepers: Recognition & Education’.
What type of member are you?
Do you already provide bookkeeping services to multiple clients(other businesses)?
	Yes	Then you are a Member in Practice
	No	I only work on the books of my employer Then you are a Member in employment
	No	No, I am just commencing studies  Then you are a Student member
Are you a business seeking your people to be kept up-to-date and professional with their bookkeeping duties for your business?
	No	We provide bookkeeping services to clients of this business  Then you are a Member in Practice (Corporate membership benefits to the individual members)
	No	I am a bookkeeper providing bookkeeping to client/s  Then you are a Member in Practice
Which level of membership? How much actual bookkeeping experience do you have?
	Nil as I am just starting		Affiliate Member
	Nil as I have been an accountant		Affiliate Member
	1 -2 years		Associate Member
	2+ years		Member
The Membership Levels
Student Member
	A person who is looking to get started in the profession and commencing studies would subscribe to the student membership.  Student members receive access to ICB support, resources and network meetings.
Affiliate Member
	A person with no actual bookkeeping experience but has undertaken a Cert III course in bookkeeping or similar is eligible for this level.  Successful completion of the Level I & II ICB Entrance assessment would also qualify for admission as an Affiliate. (Qualifications must have been awarded within the last 2 years, otherwise we recommend completion of your current knowledge by undertaking the ICB Bookkeeping Knowledge Level I and II Assessments)
Associate Membership "AICB"
	A person with at least one years proven experience in actual bookkeeping work together with proven competencies (by ICB assessment level 1 & 2 or references in ICB format from two qualified accountants) or Cert IV course in bookkeeping or similar would qualify for admission as an Associate Member (Qualifications must have been awarded within the last 2 years, otherwise we recommend completion of your current knowledge by undertaking the ICB Bookkeeping Knowledge Level I, II and III Assessments)
Member "MICB"
	A person with at least two years proven experience ein actual bookkeeping work together with proven competencies (by ICB assessment level 1, 2, & 3 or references in ICB format from two qualified accountants) or Cert IV course in bookkeeping or similar would qualify for admission as a Member. (Qualifications must have been awarded within the last 2 years, otherwise we recommend completion of your current knowledge by undertaking the ICB Bookkeeping Knowledge Level I, II and III Assessments)
The Membership Types
Member in Practice
	Sometimes called outsourced bookkeeping services or contract bookkeeper.  You provide bookkeeping services to other businesses.  You may work in your own business as a sole trader or as director of a bookkeeping business, you may work as an employee of someone else’s business providing bookkeeping services to clients of that business.  You may work in an Accounting firm providing bookkeeping services to clients.  In all these scenarios you would seek admission as a Member in Practice of the ICB.   Members in practice (Associate or Member level) are granted the use of the ICB crest in relation to their personal business card and marketing.  They are entitled to the use of ICB designations "MICB orAICB".  They are permitted to use the term "Certified Bookkeeper".    Members in practice have access to all relevant sections of the ICB resources, website, support services, marketing opportunities and receive leads for work generated through ICB.   Members in practice must have Professional Indemnity Insurance that relates to the provision of bookkeeping services.  This person may be covered by a PI policy that is owned by the bookkeeping business.  They must personally declare their adherence and intention to comply with the ICB Code of Conduct.   Through connection to ICB, Members in Practice receive the benefit of the credibility and professionalism exhibited by being a member of "The largest professional association for bookkeepers in Australia and linked with the ICB global network (the largest bookkeeper professional association and representative association in the world)   You can apply for membership online -click here
Member in employment
	A person working within a business, performing bookkeeping duties for that business alone (and not for clients of their own or the business).  This person is also eligible for personal Membership of the ICB.   Members in employment may use the ICB designations "MICB or "AICB when qualified and they are permitted to use the title "Certified Bookkeeper".  They have access to all relevant sections of the ICB resources, website, support services,   A member in business is not permitted to use the ICB crest in marketing or promotion of the business but may use the ICB crest on their personal business card.   Due to their work situation (as an employee) they do not have the same insurance risk profile as an outsourced bookkeeping service hence they are not required to hold professional indemnity insurance.   They must personally declare their adherence and intention to comply with the ICB Code of Conduct.     Should members in business be seeking a change to employment the ICB find a bookkeeper service becomes relevant.   You can apply for membership online - click here

Download a Membership Application form here and you will also be required to complete and return the Member Certification Statement which you can download here. 

Apply for membership online - click here