About the ICBA
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and Accountants (ICBA) is a professional body for qualified finance professionals and office administrators in southern Africa.
We award designations for people who hold recognised, registered qualifications and relevant work experience – while working to improve the perception and professionalism of our field.
The ICBA welcomes members who have ICB qualifications, as well as NQF-registered qualifications from other professional bodies and accredited tuition providers. Learners who are studying towards one of these qualifications are also welcome to join the ICBA as student members.
Membership level | Designation | NQF level attained | Minimum work experience * |
Student | None | Not applicable | 0 months |
Certified Junior Bookkeeper | CJBIcba(SA) | Level 3 | 6 months |
Certified Public Accounts Administrator | CPAAIcba(SA) | Level 4 | 12 months |
Certified Senior Bookkeeper | CSBIcba(SA) | Level 4 | 12 months |
Certified Technical Financial Accountant | CTFAIcba(SA) | Level 5 | 24 months |
Certified Technical Public Accountant | CTPAIcba(SA) | Level 5 | 24 months |
Certified Junior Office Administrator | CJOAIcba(SA) | Level 5 | 24 months |
Certified Senior Office Administrator | CSOAIcba(SA) | Level 5 | 24 months |
Certified Financial Accountant | CFAIcba(SA) | Level 6 | 36 months |
Certified Office Manager | COMIcba(SA) | Level 6 | 36 months |
*Relevant and current work experience |