Overview
This qualification will equip you with knowledge and practical skills in bookkeeping, financial accounting, income tax, financial management, reporting standards, corporate strategy, management accounting and research. There are 4 levels in this study programme. You'll complete the ICB Financial Accounting: Foundation Level (and get the National Certificate: Bookkeeping) after successfully passing just 4 subjects. Keep studying and you'll progress through the Intermediate Levels to the final Advanced Level to achive your diploma.
* IMPORTANT NOTE: You can exit after completing any of the levels on NQF3, 4, 5, & 6. To achive your diploma, you have to complete all four levels.
Part 1: Foundation Level, National Certificate for Bookkeeping
The Foundational Level will give you the skills to keep records of financial affairs of a business.
Subjects
- Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
- Payroll & Monthly SARS Returns
- Computerised Bookkeeping
- Business Literacy
Qualification Upon Exit
- National Certificate: Bookkeeping (SAQA ID: 58375, NQF L3)

Admission Requirements
- Grade 10 (Std 8) or equivalent
- No prior accounting knowledge needed
- You must be at least 16 years of age
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Part 2: Intermediate Level, FET Certificate for Bookkeeping
The Intermediate Level will give you the skills to keep records of financial affairs of the business on a Senior level and also the knowledge to be a Junior or Assistant Accountant.
Subjects
- Financial Statements
- Cost and Management Accounting
Qualification Upon Exit
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Bookkeeping (NQF L4 - SAQA ID 58376)

Admission Requirements
- National Certificate: Bookkeeping (SAQA ID: 58375, NQF 3)
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Part 3: Upper Intermediate Level, National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting
The Upper Intermediate Level will give you the skills to keep records of financial affairs of the business on a Senior level and also the knowledge to be a Junior or Assistant Accountant.
Subjects
- Income Tax Returns
- Business Law and Accounting Control
Qualification Upon Exit
- National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting (NQF L5 - SAQA ID 36213)

Admission Requirements
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Bookkeeping (NQF L4 - SAQA ID 58376)
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Part 4: Advanced Level, National Diploma: Financial Accounting
The Advanced Level will give you the skills to keep records of financial affairs of the business on a Senior level and also the knowledge to be a Junior or Assistant Accountant.
Subjects
- Corporate Strategy
- Management Accounting Control Systems
- Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks
- Accounting Theory and Practice
Qualification Upon Exit
- National Diploma: Financial Accounting (NQF L6 - SAQA ID 20366)

Admission Requirements
- National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting (NQF L5 - SAQA ID 36213)
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