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Student

For those studying Certificate III in Business Administration, Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or higher.

Membership is for a maximum of 2 years.

Requirement

  • Must be enrolled in Finance, Business administration, Payroll or other relevant qualification.

$145.00 2 Year Annual Fee

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Educator

For those teaching the Certificate III in Business Administration, Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or higher.

Requirement

  • Must be part of a Registered Training Organisation

$145.00 2 Year Annual Fee

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Affiliate

For Bookkeepers who have less than 12 months Bookkeeping experience.

Requirement

  • Cert IV Accounting & Bookkeeping or higher level of qualification accompanied by the BAS Agent Skill Set attained within the last 2 years
    • Or successful completion our General Bookkeeping Assessment – Affiliate level
  • Maximum 2 year membership
  • No Bookkeeping experience required

Cost

$384/year Annual Fee

$99.00 Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

(Prices include GST)

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Associate in Employment

A Bookkeeper who is employed with a minimum of 1 year experience.

Requirements

  • Cert IV Accounting & Bookkeeping or higher level of qualification accompanied by the BAS Agent Skill Set attained within the last 2 years
    • Or successful completion our General Bookkeeping Assessment – Associate level
  • Minimum 1 years current Bookkeeping experience
  • Verification of employment

Cost

$444/year Annual Fee

$99.00 Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

(Prices include GST)

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Associate in Practice

A Bookkeeper with a business, minimum of 1 year current experience and at least 1 client.

Requirements

  • Cert IV Accounting & Bookkeeping or higher level of qualification accompanied by the BAS Agent Skill Set attained within the last 2 years
    • Or successful completion our General Bookkeeping Assessment – Associate level
  • Minimum 1 years current Bookkeeping experience
  • Has a Bookkeeping business
  • Current PI Insurance
  • At least 1 client

Cost

$564/year Annual Fee

$99.00 Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

(Prices include GST)

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Associate – NDIS

A Bookkeeper with a business working in the NDIS sector with a minimum of 1 year current experience and at least 1 client.

Requirements

  • Cert IV Accounting & Bookkeeping or higher level of qualification accompanied by the BAS Agent Skill Set attained within the last 2 years
    • Or successful completion our General Bookkeeping Assessment – Associate level
  • Minimum 1 year current Bookkeeping experience
  • Current PI Insurance
  • Has a Bookkeeping business with 1 or more clients
  • Working solely with NDIS participants

Cost

$564/year Annual Fee

$99.00 Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

(Prices include GST)

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Member in Employment

An employed Bookkeeper with a minimum of 2 years current experience.

Requirements

  • Cert IV Accounting & Bookkeeping or higher level of qualification accompanied by the BAS Agent Skill Set attained within the last 2 years
    • Or successful completion our General Bookkeeping Assessment – Member level
  • Minimum 2 Years current Bookkeeping experience
  • Verification of employment

Cost

$492/year Annual Fee

$99.00 Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

(Prices include GST)

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Member in Practice

A Bookkeeper with a business, a minimum of 2 year current experience and at least 2 client.

Requirements

  • Cert IV Accounting & Bookkeeping or higher level of qualification accompanied by the BAS Agent Skill Set attained within the last 2 years
    • Or successful completion our General Bookkeeping Assessment – Member level
  • Minimum 2 Years current Bookkeeping experience
  • Has a Bookkeeping business with 2 or more clients
  • Current PI Insurance
  • Verification of 2 or more clients

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$606/year Annual Fee

$99.00 Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

(Prices include GST)

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Member – NDIS

A Bookkeeper with a business working in the NDIS sector with a minimum of 2 years current experience and at least 2 clients.

Requirements

  • Cert IV Accounting & Bookkeeping or higher level of qualification accompanied by the BAS Agent Skill Set attained within the last 2 years
    • Or successful completion our General Bookkeeping Assessment – Member level
  • Minimum 2 Years current Bookkeeping experience
  • Has a Bookkeeping business with 2 or more clients
  • Current PI Insurance
  • Verification solely working with NDIS Clients

Cost

$606/year Annual Fee

$99.00 Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

(Prices include GST)

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Treasurer

For volunteers acting as treasurers in community-based not-for-profits, without identifying as professional bookkeepers.

Requirements

  • Must be a voluntary bookkeeper for a not-for-profit organisation such as sporting club or land care group.
  • You need to be appointed as Treasurer. Account membership to the business.

$145.00 2 Year Annual Fee

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Retired

A person who has retired from bookkeeping practice or employment and has previously held an individually designated membership of ICB or another recognised professional bookkeeping association in Australia with comparable membership requirements of that of ICB.

Requirements

  • Held 5 years of membership AICB or above
  • Held 5 years of membership from another Association

Cost

$396/year Annual Fee

$99.00 Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

(Prices include GST)

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Certified Bookkeeping Practice

For a multi-person ICB member-run business committed to professional standards, team development, and expert client service.

Requirements

  • Owner or staff to hold Member in Practice or Fellow in Practice for at least 12 months
  • Current PI Insurance

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ICB Knowledge Assessment


(For applicants who obtained their qualification more than 2 years ago)

Membership levels Affiliate and above all require the education component of Certificate IV in Accounting or Bookkeeping (or higher). These qualifications are provided by Registered Training Organisations.

If it’s been more than 2 years since you received your qualification, you will need to complete the ICB knowledge assessment after applying for membership. After applying, you have 3 months to complete the assessment.

The assessment will vary based on which membership you’re applying for. See below for the topics tested for each membership. A score of at least 70% is required to pass. After you apply for membership, you will receive an email with details on how to complete the assessment.

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Membership Assessment Topics
Affiliate
  • Record Keeping
  • Filing
  • Seek Guidance
  • Backup
  • GST Terms
  • GST Application
  • GST Advice
  • Processing Sales & Purchases
  • Processing Cheques & Receipts
Associate in Practice
Associate in Employment
Associate in NDIS
  • All topics from Affiliate assessment
  • Revenue, Expenses & Capital
  • Customer Queries
  • Supplier Issues
  • Quotes & Invoices
  • Subsidiary Ledger & Control Account
  • Credit Notes & Adjustments
  • Reconcile Subsidiary Ledger
  • Internet Banking
  • Credit Card Transactions
  • Reconcile Credit Card
  • Reconcile Bank Account
  • Asset, Liability & Equity
Member in Practice
Member in Employment
Member in NDIS
  • All topics from Associate assessment
  • Payroll
  • Superannuation Obligations
  • FBT Law Obligations
  • Leave Entitlements
  • Termination Payments
  • Payroll Errors