The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) Member
Understanding
An understanding of what “Professional Bookkeeping” is in Australia today.
An understanding of what the respective business expects.
Qualified
Obtained the required minimum formal qualifications as specified by Government and the professional associations.
Experienced
An independent verification of the quality and quantity of experience held.
Commitment to professional development.
A commitment to education, learning and development of skills via continuing professional development.
Resourced
Access to current information and assistance.
Capacity to professionally provide service to business.
Software understanding and techniques.
Communicative
With your team.
With the business.
Insured / Protected
Appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance is required in addition to other business insurances that should be in place
Required to protect the consumer in the event of an issue
Cyber Security processes in place
Endorsed
A member of a professional body, committed to the requirements of the respective professional codes of conduct as an adherent to that membership including:
▪ Acts with honesty and integrity
▪ Acts in the best interest of their clients or employers
A professional bookkeeper in practice will be a Registered BAS Agent