Become a member and gain enhanced professional status, receive on-going support, and be recognised globally as part of the world’s most engaged bookkeeping community
ICB supports, promotes, and connects bookkeepers and payroll agents across the world and provide a globally respected benchmark for the profession.
Stand out from the crowd
Becoming an ICB member is the best way to differentiate yourself as a professional bookkeeper. You'll join a welcoming and engaged community and enjoy strong on-going professional support, technical, legal and tax advice, and exclusive discounts on business and personal shopping.
Why join ICB?
Be part of an engaged and future-minded community of bookkeepers helping business owners and transforming businesses. You'll benefit from:
- Professional status and recognition
- AML Supervision and business support for Practice Licence holders
- Free legal, bookkeeping, VAT and Tax helpline
- Monthly webinars on payroll, bookkeeping and GOV.UK updates
- Local and national networking and CPD events
- Resources, webinars, templates and help sheets including a Privacy Policy and Letter of Engagement
- Accounting news, emails and updates
- Discounts with 100s of retailers including Sainsbury’s, Tesco, IKEA, Curry’s and Dell
- Savings on business utilities and insurance
- The kinship of the world’s most engaged bookkeeping community
- The support of a global organisation that believes in bookkeepers and their power to transform businesses
Become an ICB Member
You can become a member of ICB by taking assessments if you're new to bookkeeping, or through exemption if you already have relevant experience or qualifications.
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Membership options
ICB Student member
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As a student you can access member benefits including CPD webinars, ICB member branch meetings, an online resource library and discounts on industry events and 100s of high street retailers.
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Associate AICB
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Assistant Bookkeeper/ Accounts Assistant
Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping qualification |
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Associate members have a full understanding of the concepts of double-entry bookkeeping and its place in modern business; producing an initial trial balance, identifying and correcting errors, reconciling sales and purchases ledgers, using bookkeeping software and calculating VAT
Associates may also do payroll dependent on qualification
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Member MICB
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Self-employed bookkeeper / Employed bookkeeper
Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping and Accounts qualification |
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Members can produce and submit VAT returns, control the sales and purchases ledgers, post year-end adjustments and produce final year-end accounts for internal use by sole traders, partnerships, not-for-profits and Limited Companies and LLPs. Members have a firm understanding of the basics of IFRS and UK GAAP.
Members can also apply for a Practice Licence in order to set up their own bookkeeping business.
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Fellow FICB
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Senior bookkeeper / Virtual FD / Financial Manager
Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Bookkeeping and Accounting qualification |
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Becoming a Fellow of ICB recognises your experience, professionalism and ongoing commitment to the bookkeeping profession.
To be eligible to upgrade to Fellow Membership (FICB), you must:
- Have been an MICB member for at least two years.
- Be up to date with your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Attend ICB CPD webinars events - preferably including at least one in-person event. If you are unable to attend an in-person event because of disability, accessibility or financial circumstances, this requirement may be waived.
- Have successfully completed three Level 4 qualifications (this includes the Level 3 Self Assessment Tax qualification).
- Have no outstanding fines or disciplinary penalties.
- Be a member in good standing with ICB.
What happens next?
Once we receive your request, we'll review your membership record to confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria.
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If we are unable to award exemptions based on your qualification or experience, you can take our examinations to gain membership.
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If you are an experienced bookkeeper or have comparable qualifications, you may be able to gain an exemption from ICB examinations.
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