ICFM/ICB Global Worldwide recognition

ICB & ICFM & ICB Global

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers ICB UK & The Institute of Certified Financial Managers ICFM UK.

The ICB was founded in 1996 with the approval of the Department of Trade and Industry (now called the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy) and the British Register of Enterprise. In 2007, the Governing Board of the Institute, extended its program line and established the Institute of Certified Financial Managers (ICFM, United Kingdom).

The Institute of Certified Financial Managers (ICFM UK) was established on initiative of two institutions: the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers ICB UK), the world’s largest organisation of this type, with more than 200 thousand students and members worldwide, and the Institute of Commerce, one of the oldest professional institutions, which in 2007 celebrated its 100th anniversary.

The main office of ICFM & ICB is situated in London.

The Patron of the ICB & ICFM: His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent GCVO. The ICB & ICFM President: Mr. Garry Carter.

ICB & ICFM is a leading international professional community, represented and working through its representatives in 168 countries worldwide. It has in excess of 271000 students and members and 5200 examination centers. The main office of ICFM & ICB is situated in London.

“The future belongs to the profession of a bookkeeper”, this is what the founders of The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB, UK), and The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Global (ICB Global, UK) believe.

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Global (ICB Global) has been registered in England (N 05722167) and is Not For Profit Organisation.

ICB Global — is the Governing Council of The ICFM & ICB: The Institute of Certified Financial Managers, (ICFM UK) and The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, (ICB UK) which acts in the frames of Standards and ICB Professional Conduct Regulations approved by the Governing Council of ICB Global.

ICB & ICFM is a leading international professional community, represented and working through its representatives in countries that conduct and offer training on financial management, accounting, internal audit, IFRS and IAS, international and management accounting, administrative management for building strategic goals and objectives of enterprises. The Institute helps the management to switch to a modern, new approach to solving issues and problems, to achieve an effective integrated management of functional processes, in accordance with the goals and objectives of the enterprise, using advanced European technologies, applying international experience and Generally Accepted Standards for business education.

The ICB & ICFM offers a range of qualifications that meet the current needs of the business environment for public and Not For Profit organisations. Its syllabus meets interests of students with different levels of knowledge and experience.

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers ICB UK & The Institute of Certified Financial Managers ICFM UK.

ICFM & ICB: Officially recognized by the HM Treasury (HMT-UK), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRS-UK), Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervision (OPBAS). ICB has been appointed Registered Supervisory Authority. ICFM & ICB Global has an official Coat of Arms issued by the Royal College of Arms. Member of the Initiative lobbying group in the Parliament of Great Britain Genesis. Member of the Board on professional knowledge in the financial sector. Member of the International Accounting Educational Standards Board (IAESB).Advisor to the All Party Parliamentary Small Business Group for Small and Medium Business. European Federation of Bookkeepers (EFoB). International Federation of Bookkeepers (IFoB).Australian Tax Board (ATB). ICB Australia is a member of the Board. New Zealand Revenue (NZIR). ICB New Zealand sits on the Tax Board. Officially recognised by the Government of the Philippines according to the President’s Decree.

Institute of Chartered Bookkeepers England and Wales (ICAEW).Chartered Institute of Management Bookkeepers CIMA. Association of Chartered Certified Bookkeepers ACCA – ICB awarded exemptions at level 4/5.

The Commonwealth of Nations. ICB is an Accredited Organisation, recognized in all 53 countries of the Commonwealth.

ICB Global: ICB & ICFM is responsible for the annual Bookkeepers summit, which takes place every year in London. Inspire Tour which is held in more than fifty cities around the world and the global LUCA Awards, a recognition of organisations and employers for their professional achievements in bookkeeping, accounting, IFRS, audit and internal audit.

The LUCA Awards takes place annually in The United Kingdom, London, with the participation of members of The Royal family, representatives of business, UK and world’s high society and mission Ambassadors of many participating countries.
ICB & ICFM is officially recognised in most economically developed countries of Europe and Eastern Europe, it has a number of Memorandums with representatives of the regulatory authorities worldwide, where they officially have their representatives.

Your opportunities

• Participate in annual events,global events and meetings: SUMMIT, LUCA AWARDS, CONFERENCE, Treasury and Parliament of England UK, IFAC & IASB, IAESB, OPBAS, HMT- UK, HMRS — UK, London Stock Exchange, ICAEW, FATF, Bank of England, European Federation of Bookkeepers (EFoB), International Federation of Bookkeepers (IFoB), Inspire Tour, exibitions and other business meetings.
• Get World awards in nominations Annual LUCA Awards: «The best Employer of the Year», «The best Student of the Year», «The best Financial manager of the Year», «The best Learning Center of the Year», «The Best Tutor of the Year» and others.
• “Luca Pacioli” is the prestigious recognition, the “Oscar” in the accounting and financial world, when companies/organisations and their best representatives.