Membership by Exemption applications are free during Global Bookkeeping Week
If you're good at what you do you could become a member of ICB by exemption without taking ICB examinations. You can apply for FREE during Global Bookkeeping Week between 19 and 23 November 2018, saving you £200 on the normal application fee.
Apply for free: Use voucher code GBWVIP at checkout
You can submit your application online in just a few minutes. You'll need to provide photo ID and demonstrate that you have relevant work experience and/or relevant qualifications from the last five years by providing details of referees and/or uploading results certificates. You can do this during your online application or at a later date1. You may be asked to complete our online Membership Entrance Paper (MEP) so that we can ensure you're offered the highest possible level of ICB membership.
Relevant qualifications are listed in our qualification conversion table and you should view the Exemption Pathway to see if you can apply. Kindly note AAT Bookkeeping qualifications are not considered relevant for ICB membership purposes.
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Why join ICB?
As a member you'll gain enhanced professional status and recognition on a local, national and international level. You'll be able to use the prestigious post nominals AICB, MICB or FICB to distinguish yourself. As a Practice Licence holder you'll be able to use the ICB logo on your website and marketing collateral and appear on our online directory of practices.
You'll join an engaged and forward-thinking community of bookkeepers who are helping business owners and transforming businesses. You'll receive ongoing support to ensure you are knowledgeable and up to date with the latest legislation, mindful of your ethical obligations, and best-placed to provide a trusted and exemplary service to business.
- Professional status and recognition
- Free legal, bookkeeping, VAT and Tax helpline
- Local and national networking and CPD events
- Resources, webinars, templates and help sheets
- Accounting news, emails and updates
- Discounts with 100s of retailers including Sainsbury’s, Tesco, IKEA, Curry’s and Microsoft
- 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
Call ICB on 0203 4054000 to find out more.
How long does the application take?
Applying for Membership by Exemption can take up to three months from the point your application is received. Please let us know if you are already running a business and need supervision under the Money Laundering Regulations during this time.
What does it cost?
The one-off application fee of £200 is waived for XeroCon attendees using the voucher code XEROCONVIP during Global Bookkeeping Week 2018. Once exemptions are granted and you are offered membership, you will be asked to pay your first year's annual membership fee. If you are running your own bookkeeping business, whether as an incorporated entity or not, you will be required to hold an ICB Practice Licence which can include AML Supervision at no extra cost.
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Ongoing Membership Commitment
As an ICB member you are required to maintain and develop your expertise and professional skills as part of a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD). You will be required to keep a record of your CPD activities each year.
You will also need to comply with the ICB Professional Conduct Regulations and hold an ICB Practice Licence if you are self-employed or running your own practice.
Offer terms and conditions
Free applications by exemption are only available to XeroCon attendees using the voucher code GBWVIP at checkout. There is no cash alternative. ICB provides no guarantee that you will be offered membership and reserves the right to refuse membership on any grounds.
1If your application is inactive for more than six months it will be closed and you will be required to pay the application fee to reapply.
More information
Please don't hesitate to contact us on 0203 405 4000 or via exemptions@bookkeepers.org.uk if you would like to discuss your ICB future. You can also find more information about the exemptions process in the Membership section of the website:
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