Short Courses in Payroll

Short Courses in Payroll Unisa Home Study

Looking for short courses in Payroll that you can study from home? Choose from this list of Payroll and Bookkeeping courses. These Bookkeeping courses and other ICB Courses are also offerd by Skills Academy, which is also an accredited distance learning institution.
  • Payroll and Regular monthly SARS Returns – ICB Short Course
  • National Certificate: Bookkeeping (NQF Level 3).
  • FET Certificate: Bookkeeping (NQF level 4).
  • National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting (NQF level 5).
  • National Diploma: Financial Accounting (NQF level 6).

Payroll Short Course and Monthly SARS Returns – ICB Short Course.

This skills programme will modify the manual monthly bookkeeping function. It will introduce students to payroll and the Fundamental Conditions of Employment Serve as well as standard business principles. Learners will have the ability to complete the payroll function from the bookkeeping point of view. A student will be able to finish the SARS payroll returns (EMP201, IRP 5, IT3a, IRP501). Learners will likewise have the ability to finish the VAT201 return.

How will this Short Course in Payroll be structured?

In order to finish the Junior Accounting Payroll and Regular monthly SARS Returns course, students will need to finish all the list below topics:
  • Organise, implement, keep an eye on and deal with in payroll.
  • Learning Module 1: Standard Accounting and VAT.
  • Learning Module 2: Plan, Learning.
  • Learning Module 3: Record and verify input variations on workers records.
  • Learning Module 4: Fundamental conditions of employees.
  • Learning Module 5: Statuary registrations.
  • Learning Module 6: Complete PAYE documents.
  • Learning Module 7: Accounting for Payroll.
  • Learning Module 8: Computerised Payroll.
  • Learning Module 9: Monthly SARS return and e-filing.
  • Learning Module 10: Principles and the signed up tax specialist.

How will I be evaluated?

Once you have successfully finished the essential assignments recommended by Skills Academy, you will need to effectively pass tests with the ICB. In order to compose examinations with the ICB you will have to:
  • Apply to the ICB and register with them to write their examinations.
  • Submit a Portfolio of Evidence to the ICB on the day of your examinations.

How long is the short course in Payroll?

7– 9 months.

What certificate will I get?

You will be granted with a Short Course Certificate from Skills Academy. You will likewise be released by the ICB with a Statement of Competence revealing the particular Unit Standards that you have completed. FASSET will award you with a System Requirement Certificate for any Unit Standards that you have actually completed. As Skills Academy worths education and appreciates our students, your conclusion award will be sent to you via courier so that you receive it as soon as possible and with no hold-ups.

ICB Accounting Courses – Study with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers.

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers provide a range of bookkeeping courses. You can begin at a scholastic level below Matric, and work you method up to 2 levels higher than matric (NQF 6 level). To comprehend the ICB Bookkeeping courses, you have to consider the following:
  • Why study Accounting?
  • Can I study ICB Accounting courses if I do not have Matric?
  • The difference in between Accounting and Accounting Courses.
  • The different levels of study with the ICB.
  • The various courses that comprises the ICB Financial Accounting Programme.
  • Foundation Level.
  • Intermediate Level.
  • Upper Intermediate Level.
  • Advanced Level.
  • What qualifications do you get?
  • Study further after completing your program.
  • Subjects that are the same throughout more than one ICB course.
  • The role of your college and the function of the ICB – who does what?
  • How does Home Study or Distance Learning work for these courses?

Why Study Accounting?

In South Africa accounting and accounting are scarce skills. That implies that both market and government identify that we have a lack of bookkeepers and accountants. The government body for qualifications in the financial sector, FASSET, has done a study on scarce skills in 2015. From that study they released their Scarce Skills Guide 2015. FASSET is the SETA for Financing, Accounting, Management Consulting and other Financial Solutions. In their scarce skills guide they recognized the following as scarce skills:
  • Trainee Accountant.
  • Financing Supervisor.
  • General Accountant.
  • Accounts Clerk.
  • Payroll Clerk.
  • Debt Collector.
These are all positions for which an ICB accounting course will prepare you effectively. Your bookkeeping qualification will make sure that you are always in demand. It is a terrific profession that can take you to the highest level in an organisation. The shortage of accounting skills likewise affects federal government departments. All federal government departments have accounting and accounting departments. And they work every year to get a “clean audit”. To obtain a clean audit suggests that they require well-trained, qualified, devoted and experienced bookkeeping and accounting personnel and supervisors. As a certified bookkeeper or accountant, you will always remain in need. Either in private business, or in a federal government department, which can consist of both towns, as well as bigger nationwide federal government departments.

Can I study ICB Accounting courses if I don’t have Matric?

The accounting courses start at NQF level 3. And they go up to NQF level 6. Matric is at NQF level 4. So these courses are accessible for trainee who do not have matric. You start at an academic level below matric. And if you continue studying, you will wind up with a qualification two levels above matric. The ICB courses are developed to be available for students who must work and study at the same time. With distance learning you can study an hour every evening. You now have five examination opportunities annually, so as quickly as you are ready for a test, you can go and write that examination. In this way you can do your course step by step. As you advance with the program, you will get acknowledgment at the various levels. After completing the very first four topics, you will currently get your first qualification from FASSET, and your very first ICB Programme Certificate.

The different Levels of study with the ICB.

The ICB accounting program is divided into various levels. Inside each level can be one or more courses. The program is divided into 4 levels, as follows:
  • Foundation Level.
  • Intermediate Level.
  • Upper Intermediate Level.
  • Advanced Level.
As you complete each level, you will get recognition from the ICB in the form of an ICB Program Certificate. As you finish the different courses inside the levels, you will get recognition from FASSET through your official qualification from FASSET. I shall discuss the different levels, and the courses inside each level, in detail listed below.

The different Courses that comprises the ICB Financial Accounting Program.

The ICB Accounting/ Financial Accounting Programme is broken into 4 levels. Inside each level is one full qualification. As you advance up the ladder of qualifications, you will see the names of the qualifications change from Bookkeeping to Accounting. The ICB Financial Accounting Program consist from 4 different levels, each with a FASSET qualification inside it; as follows:
  • Foundation level – National Certificate: Bookkeeping (NQF Level 3).
  • Intermediate level – FET Certificate: Bookkeeping (NQF level 4).
  • Upper Intermediate level – National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting (NQF level 5).
  • Advanced level – National Diploma: Financial Accounting (NQF level 6).

Accounting Courses.

In the ICB, we refer to the Foundation and Intermediate level courses, as Bookkeeping courses. So that will be these 2 qualifications:
  • National Certificate: Bookkeeping (NQF Level 3).
  • FET Certificate: Accounting (NQF Level 4).

Accounting Courses.

Accounting courses in the ICB are the higher level courses that we discover at Upper Intermediate level and Advanced level. So that implies these two courses:
  • National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting (NQF Level 5).
  • National Diploma: Financial Accounting (NQF Level 6).

Foundation Level.

The foundation level is the beginning point for a lot of trainees. If you did refrain from doing that well at school, or you failed matric, or you have actually not studied for several years, then the foundation level helps you bridge the gap and return into studying. Academically the level is NQF 3. That is the level below matric, so we understand that students with Grade 10 (Standard 8) will have the ability to deal with the academic level of the work. You do not need any previous accounting or bookkeeping knowledge if you begin at this level. And you need to be at least 16 years of age to be accepted onto the programme. To complete this level you should pass 4 subjects. The suggested time to finish this level is 12 months. Distance learning trainees can take up to 18 months.

Intermediate Level.

The intermediate level are for trainees who have actually effectively completed the foundation level. It is your second step on the ladder to becoming a Financial Accountant. To enter this level, you must have passed the foundation level. That suggests you must currently have your National Certificate: Bookkeeping to enter this level. To finish this level you must pass 2 topics. Lots of students complete this level in six months. Distance learning students can take up to nine months to complete this level.

Upper Intermediate Level.

AT this level you move from Accounting to Accounting. If your dream is to become an Accountant, then this level will get you there! To enter this level you need to have passed the Intermediate level. That means you must have your FET Certificate: Bookkeeping to gain entry to the Upper Intermediate Level. To finish this level you need to pass 2 topics. The advised time of study is 6 months. Distance learning students can take up to 9 months to complete this level.

Advanced Level.

This is the leading level of ICB studies. Here you will gain your National Diploma: Financial Accounting (NQF Level 6). To enter this level you should have passed all the previous levels. So that implies you must remain in possession of your National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting. To pass this level you should successfully finish four subjects. Students normally take around 12 months to finish this level. Distance learning students can take a bit longer, naturally.

What qualifications do you get?

At the different levels you get different qualifications. You get your qualifications from FASSET. And you likewise get certificates from the ICB for each level that you advance. The qualifications are named as follows:
  • Foundation Level Qualification.
  • National Certificate: Bookkeeping (NQF Level 3).
  • Intermediate Level Qualification.
  • FET Certificate: Bookkeeping (NQF level 4).
  • Upper Intermediate Level Qualification.
  • National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting (NQF level 5).
  • Advanced Level Qualification.
  • National Diploma: Financial Accounting (NQF level 6).

Study additionally after completing the ICB Financial Accounting Program.

The ICB provides 5 various disciplines. Thus far we have gone over simply among these fields of study, being: Financial Accounting, or Bookkeeping. The other fields of study are:
  • Public Sector Accounting.
  • Business Management.
  • Entrepreneurship.
  • Office Administration.
The different programmes have numerous topics in common. So once you have completed one program, you may discover that you can attain another qualification by simply doing the subjects that does not overlap. For instance, three of the first four subjects in each of these programmes are the same. So if you have actually passed the 4 subject for your Accounting program, you have likewise finished three of the 4 subjects you need for the general public Sector Accounting programme. So by including that one subject, you get approved for another complete qualification.

Study additionally after finishing your programme – Other Courses.

The ICB has recognition arrangements in place with a number of other professional bodies. So, depending on what qualification you have finished with the ICB, you can get credits to qualifications with these bodies. Here are a list of some of the bodies that will acknowledge your ICB qualifications as counting to some of their programs, as well as to membership of these professional bodies:
  • Institute of Accounting and Commerce (IAC).
  • South African Business Accountants (SAIBA).
  • South African Institute for Tax Professionals (SAIT).
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Keep in mind: You will have to apply to these professional bodies. And they each have their own set of entrance criteria and guidelines.

The function of your college and the role of the ICB – who does exactly what?

Your college or academy provides you with the study materials, marking, tutoring and all the aid you have to prepare you for the test. Your college assists you complete your Portfolio of Evidence. And will continue pushing you, so that you complete the course effectively and in a sensible amount of time. We keep you working, studying and inspired! Then you compose the test (and hand in your Portfolio of Evidence) with the ICB. The ICB manages the quality of the program. They recognize the course suppliers, to ensure that trainees get good training and has a genuine chance of passing the tests.

How does Home Study or Distance Learning work for these courses?

Depending on your college, you might do your course through distance learning, home study, part-time study, or online study. These are all various variations of studying in your home, with the help of a college and a tutor that guides you through your programme. The very best colleges will ensure you get the best study product, bit by bit, and sent out with a courier. So that your study product gets to you quickly.

Distance Learning.

Studying ICB courses through distance learning is for individuals who can not attend classes. So if you stay far away from a campus where they provide ICB courses, then you ought to consider distance learning. Distance learning means that your course provider sends you books and study notes. And then assists you study over the phone, or email or some online system.

Home Study.

Home study is for trainees who can not go to classes. Many of our students have to work to earn an income in the daytime, so they just get to study after hours and on weekends. The ICB courses were established so that you can study them from home. The study material is friendly and will guide you through the work step by step. When you use the study materials, you will “hear the voice of the speaker”. The lecturer has actually been written into the course materials. When you need a friendly voice to discuss your research studies, you can call the college. Or you can engage with fellow students and your lecturers in our online study groups. This is where you can discover the most … seeing the concerns of other trainees, and how the tutors respond to those questions. If you have to consult with your tutor one-on-one, you can also do that. The online study hall also enable you to have private conversations. Another manner in which these courses take into account the needs of a home study trainees, is that there are five exam sessions in 2017. So if you can not make an examination session, you understand that another opportunity to write that test will come around in 3 months or less. You can likewise use the several examination sessions every year, to advance through your course much faster than the other students. As quickly as you are ready to compose a test, you will be close to the next test session.

Part-time Study.

Part-time study is for trainees who can participate in some classes, but few. So you might go to a class in the evening or on a Saturday. And then study from home the remainder of the time.

Online Study.

Online study indicates that a lot of your interactions occur on the internet. With our online study groups, we have actually developed a chat-group environment where you can learn from your tutors and from other trainees.

ICB Courses at Unisa.

Trainees typically ask if they can study ICB Accounting at Unisa. This is especially students who wish to go on and study a degree later. Unfortunately Unisa does not offer any of the ICB courses. If you intend to study a degree at Unisa, make certain you talk to them if they will accept any of your ICB studies for scholastic credits or for entry onto their degree programmes. Each university has its own rules. So if you intend to study further at a university, make absolutely sure you understand how they will identify your prior research studies. Most universities will not provide you academic credits for other studies. They normally simply wish to see your matric certificate. Yes, I know this does not make sense!

ICB Course Costs.

Your ICB Bookkeeping course will require a variety of expenses. So make certain you comprehend all the various things you will need to pay; before you sign up for the course. A few of these things are:
  • College costs with your certified training supplier. Likewise called course fees.
  • Book costs. Keep in mind to check exactly what books you will need to purchase for your course; and if your college consist of these books with your study fees.
  • Exam costs. Likewise, when you sign up for the examination you will need to pay your student registration charge to the ICB.
  • ICBA Trainee Membership charges, if decide to join the ICBA. We advise that you join them as soon as you can.

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and Accountants (ICBA).

The ICBA is a professional body that uses membership to students studying ICB courses. At first you can only become a Trainee Member. But as soon as you have actually completed your first qualification, you will be eligible for Professional Subscription. This suggests you get to utilize a professional designation behind your name on your business card. In this way you reveal your coworkers and your customers that you are serious about your profession, and that you are recognised as a professional by the ICBA. The various qualifications cause various designations. So be sure to learn more about the ICBA early on in your studies. This is a great way to improve your CV and your professional status. Last Updated: March 24th, 2017.

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