THE TOP 4 REASONS WHY PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING IS A GOOD CAREER CHOICE

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So it’s time to start thinking about your study plans for next year. Your friends have already announced their career, study, and gap year plans on Facebook, but you are still undecided. You’ve done some research and found that you’re…

THE 6 BIGGEST MISTAKES ACCOUNTING STUDENTS MAKE – AND HOW TO AVOID THEM

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The ability to crunch numbers is a valuable skill. As a result, individuals with accounting skills are highly sought after by employers. However, it is not easy to get through an accounting course, as it requires a lot of discipline and hard…
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Why does the annual registration fee have to be paid every year and why is it not valid for 12 months from payment date?

Annual registration fees are used by the ICB to cover the student costs that do not relate specifically to exams i.e. administration costs and student support services.  ICB management looked at various ways of covering these costs and after…

ACCA Special for ICB Students and ICBA Members

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Great news for any ICB or ICBA learner who has successfully completed an ICB NQF6 of our Financial Accounting stream. You're eligible for a discounts towards an ACCA Qualification.   Who is eligible? Any ICB or ICBA learner who…

6 Fundamentals of Business Management

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Having a true passion for the business you are managing is very important for your success. But passion alone is not enough. You also need core business skills to properly launch your organization and survive over the long term. You need to…

Public vs. Private Accounting: Your Guide to Choosing a Side

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Everywhere you turn, people are making leaps into incredible, satisfying careers. Your friends are announcing new jobs on social media and your favorite blogs are constantly featuring stories of people who landed the job of their dreams. Now…
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Top Achievers: August 2018

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Congratulations to the top students listed below for achieving 90% and higher in your August ICB exams! In order of highest result achieved are the following ICB Top Achievers:     Malcolm Reddy Cost and Management Accounting Damelin…

4 Obvious Benefits Of Women At Work In A Digital Era

To have women in senior decision making roles within the workplace was completely uncommon just a couple of decades ago. We salute the many strong women that have paved the way and made it possible for women today to achieve whatever they set…
Common issues picked up by ICB Assessors

Important Message for Students – Be Vigilant!

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Recently ICB assessors have been picking up an issue that could have been easily avoided, the incorrect exam being written. Even if it is not your fault, you may be unfairly disadvantaged so always ensure when you sit for an exam that it states…
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What date are postponements allocated to/allowed for?

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What date are postponements allocated to/allowed for? If you need to postpone your exam before your exam date, check the Exam Timetable in your Admin Book to see the postponement closing dates for each exam cycle. If you are on time, you can…

The elephant in the room – Past exam papers

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Many of our students and even providers still believe in the power of using past exam papers to prepare for upcoming exams, however past exam papers are exactly that, they are past. Let’s admit it! no examining body would make use of the same…

10 PRACTICAL WAYS TO BALANCE STUDYING, KIDS AND WORK

Mess, deadlines and guilt! It’s never easy being a mom trying to juggle a full-time job with a family life. Now add studying to the mix and you may think you’re one assignment away from a total nervous breakdown. Kids don’t exactly…