Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
The world’s leading bookkeeping organisation
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers is the largest bookkeeping institute in the world. It promotes and maintains the standards of bookkeeping as a profession through the establishment of relevant qualifications and the award of grades of membership that recognise academic attainment, working experience and competence.
In our role as a membership body we provide ongoing support to members to ensure they are knowledgeable and up to date with the latest legislation, mindful of their ethical obligations, and best-placed to provide a trusted and exemplary service to business.
ICB Objectives
- to promote bookkeeping as a profession
- to increase recognition for bookkeeping as an integral part of the financial profession
- to promote education and learning
- to enable the achievement of a recognised bookkeeping qualification
- to provide a trusted benchmark for the profession
- to improve the career prospects of ICB members
ICB Principles
We believe that sound financial management can have a profound effect on society at a personal, professional and global level. We are passionate about empowering students of all ages and backgrounds to learn new skills, find fulfilling employment or set up their own businesses. By creating a pool of highly qualified bookkeeping talent we endeavour to help business owners take control of their finances at the right cost and, in turn, support the economy as a whole.
Clear Methods – proud to of its association with the ICB
- Jeremy Fieldhouse-Allen MICB – the owner of Clear Methods is very proud of his membership and qualifications gained through the ICB.
- Clear Methods first obtained its practice licence in 2012.
- Clear Methods is regulated and monitored by the ICB which is an approved supervisory authority.