| College: | The Learning Group |
| Course: | FET Certificate: Bookkeeping (Certified Senior Bookkeeper) |
| School: | Business School |
| Programme Type: | Partner Programme |
| Partner Institute: | ICB – The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers |
| Award Type: | FET Certificate |
| Award Issued by: | FASSET |
| Accredited by: | FASSET |
| SAQA ID: | 58376 |
| NQF Level: | L4 |
| Course Duration: | 24 – 36 months |
| Entrance Criteria: |
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What is FET Senior Bookkeeping?
A Senior Bookkeeper is primarily responsible for, amongst other functions:
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!• The completion of the monthly and annual bookkeeping function,
• Junior and Assistant Accountant functions,
• Skills for depreciable asset disposal,
• Year-end adjustments,
• Preparation and analysis of financial statements for sole proprietorships, partnerships, close corporations, companies,
• Cash-flow statements,
• Completion of basic management accounts,
• Cost accounting, including breakeven analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, advanced costing, budgeting and standard costing.
• Financial management, and business ethics
The accredited ICB Bookkeeping and Accounting Courses are a great option for students who would like to study an accredited course without a matric certificate. The entry requirement for Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate, the first course in the series is that you need to have grade 10. You will then move on to the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate course.
Now that you have a deeper understanding of the ICB Senior Bookkeeping course, let us have a look at Bookkeeping course prices.
ICB Course Fees
Studying an ICB Bookkeeping Certificate means there are a few fees you need to pay. These fees help cover things like signing up, writing exams, and getting your certificates. The table below shows all the different fees and how much each one costs.
Fee Type | Fee Cost |
Annual Student Registration Fee | R500 |
Assessment Fee for Digital PoE (paper & online exam) | R915 |
Assessment Postponement Fee (per subject) | R375 |
Assessment Late Entry Fee (per subject) | R585 |
Assessment Re-mark & Examiner’s Report (per subject) | R1 350 |
Private Invigilator Admin Fee | R2 200 |
Workplace PoE Assessments (Learnerships) | R1 800 |
RPL/Exemption Application Fee | R600 |
RPL/Exemption Fee per Subject (No PoE Required) | R475 |
RPL PoE Fee per Subject (PoE to be Completed) | R1 050 |
ICB Programme Certificate Reprint (domestic) | R440 |
FASSET Certificate Reprint (domestic) | R440 |
ICB Programme Certificate Reprint (international) | R660 |
FASSET Certificate Reprint (international) | R660 |
Certificate Resend Fee – Domestic | R220 |
Certificate Resend Fee – International | R580 |
IQB SLP Certificate Prints (1–4) | R490 |
IQB SLP Certificate Prints (5–8) | R750 |
IQB SLP Certificate Prints (9–12) | R925 |
Results Transcript (Print & Send) | R180 |
These fees make sure you get everything you need while studying. The most important ones are the registration fee and subject fees, which are paid every year. Some other fees are only paid if you ask for extra services like certificate reprints or exam changes.
Entrance Requirements
Grade 11 (or equivalent), AND
Successful completion of the ICB National Certificate:
Bookkeeping (Junior Bookkeeper) OR Be a qualified Certified Junior Bookkeeper
Programme Duration
Recommended 24 – 36 months of study
Programme Outcomes
In order to complete the FET Certificate in Bookkeeping (Certified Senior Bookkeeper), students must complete all of the following Subjects:
Bookkeeping to Trail Balance
Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns
Computerised Bookkeeping
Financial Statements
Business Literacy
Cost and Management Accounting
AND
The subjects from this qualification, the FET Certificate in Bookkeeping (Certified Senior Bookkeeper):
Financial Statements
Cost and Management Accounting
Assessment and Award
Assessment is based on the submission of a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) which will comprise of 3 formative activities, 2 formative evaluations and one summative assessment. PoE assessment comprises formative / interim assessment of activities (assignments) and evaluations (tests) that count 30% towards the total mark. A Summative Assessment (final exam) contributes to the remaining 70% of your marks. The PoE is basically a file containing all the evidence necessary for a learner to be declared competent against the relevant outcomes.
Accreditation
Please note that this programme is accredited by FASSET.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Being a bookkeeper as well as other ICB Bookkeeping jobs is not hard when you know what to do. If you like working with numbers and keeping things in order, this job can be a good fit. With the right training, you’ll learn how to handle money, record payments, and balance books in a simple and easy way.
Yes, ICB gives you real diplomas that are recognised. These include ICB Financial Accounting courses like the Technical Financial Accounting and Certified Financial Accounting diplomas. These qualifications help you get better jobs and show that you have the right skills.
Bookkeeping is usually calm and not too stressful. You do your work quietly and follow the same steps every day. It can get a bit busy at the end of the year or during tax time, but most of the time, it’s not too hard to handle.
There isn’t a brand-new name for a bookkeeper, but some people call them financial clerks or accounting assistants. These names can be used when the job includes more tasks or when someone has more experience.
A bookkeeper and an accountant are not the same, but they do similar things. A bookkeeper keeps track of the money coming in and going out. An accountant takes that information and helps with big decisions. You can start as a bookkeeper and study more to become an accountant one day.
NQF Level 5 Bookkeeping refers to a qualification that covers advanced bookkeeping and accounting skills, such as financial statements, cost and management accounting, and tax processes. In the ICB framework, this level is part of the FET Certificate in Bookkeeping.
It builds on earlier NQF levels and prepares students for mid-level roles like Senior Bookkeeper, Accounts Supervisor, or Financial Clerk.
It depends on your goals.
ICB Bookkeeping Courses with Bellview Institute is better if you want to start working quickly, focus on practical financial tasks, or run a small business.
ICB Accounting Courses is better if you aim for a long-term career in finance, want to analyse financial data, or become a Chartered Accountant.
Bookkeeping is often a stepping stone to accounting, and many professionals start there before moving up.
In South Africa, the ICB Bookkeeping qualification is one of the best options. It’s nationally recognised (SAQA-accredited), flexible, and ideal for students without Matric. It also allows progression from entry-level to diploma level.
Internationally, top bookkeeping certifications include:
AAT (UK) – Widely recognised in the UK and globally.
Certified Bookkeeper (CB) – Offered by AIPB in the USA.
NACPB Certification – Focused on U.S. small business needs.
The best certification depends on your location, career goals, and whether you need national or international recognition.