The Certified Bookkeeper assessment tests members on tasks ICNZB have identified as standard bookkeeping tasks that a bookkeeper would offer their client.

By holding this certification, you are able to demonstrate to your clients that you have a solid understanding of the principles of bookkeeper, and those skills are endorsed by a recognised professional body. 

About the assessment

Please ensure you read the below notes prior to starting the assessment

• You will not be able to take the assessment until payment has been received.
• You must take the assessment within 14 days of payment.
• You are permitted 4 attempts over 14 days to pass this assessment.  The timer will not stop if you log out and back in again.
• You need to achieve a mark over 70% to pass the assessment. 
• The system will automatically save your answers as you go. 
• After you submit the assessment, it will be marked immediately by the system.
• It is important to note this is an online assessment, not an e-learning course.

What is involved

The assessment consists of 55 questions across the following topics:

• End of Month Reporting
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Bank reconciliations
• GST
• Ethics

All questions are multi choice and require you to match statements to a correct answer.  

Reference guides

This assessment has been developed using the CCH Master Bookkeeper Guide as the primary reference source, and the Inland Revenue website. 

If you do not have a copy of the CCH Master Bookkeeper Guide, ICNZB members receive a 10% discount through CCH.  To order your guide online use the discount code ICNZB10 at the checkout.

Additional questions

If you have any further questions about the assessment, please contact us at info@icnzb.org.nz