If you're a Bookkeeper - this is where you belong.
As New Zealand's professional body for Bookkeepers, the ICNZB is here to help you grow - your knowledge, your credibility, your connections, and your impact. Whether you're just starting out or well-established, we'll support you at every stage of your career so you can be the best Bookkeeper you can be.
Together, we’re shaping the future of bookkeeping.
Join the ICNZB community
Become part of New Zealand’s trusted network of bookkeepers. As a member of ICNZB, you’ll gain access to professional certification, reliable resources, and the support of a nationwide community of like-minded peers.
Membership gives you the tools, training, and insights to stay ahead, so you can remain competitive, compliant, and confident as the industry evolves.
With membership options tailored to every stage - whether you’re studying, just starting out, or running an established practice - there’s a place for you at ICNZB.
Apply for membership today
The entry level of membership to ICNZB. All new members must apply for Associate Membership before upgrading to ICNZB Certified Bookkeeper® membership.
This first level of membership with ICNZB is Associate Membership and is ideal for:
- someone looking to become a bookkeeper; or
- an employee who performs bookkeeping in a business and needs access to professional development opportunities; or
- those nearing retirement who want to "keep their foot in the door".
To become an Associate Member all you need to do is complete our online application and pay the fee – it’s that simple!
Application fee: $225.00+GST
The next step from Associate is to become an ICNZB Certified Bookkeeper®. By upgrading your membership from Associate to Certified, you will be recognised for your competence and professional standing.
This membership is ideal for:
- a bookkeeping business owner; or
- an employee who performs bookkeeping in a business and needs access to professional development opportunities; or
- a bookkeeper working within an accounting practice who will benefit from holding professional body membership.
To become an ICNZB Certified Bookkeeper®, you must first hold Associate Membership and pass an assessment.
Assessment fee: $200.00+GST
Once passed you become a Certified Bookkeeper®
Annual fee: $425.00 + GST
After 4 years of ICNZB Certified membership®, members are eligible to apply for ICNZB Master Bookkeeper membership. This is the top tier of our membership.
To be eligible for upgrade to Master Bookkeeper® membership you must:
- have held ICNZB Certified Bookkeeper® membership for 4 years.
- pass the Master Bookkeeper assessment.
- pass the Code of Ethical Conduct assessment.
- hold Professional Indemnity insurance, and provide proof thereof.
To become an ICNZB Master Bookkeeper®, you must have held ICNZB Certified Bookkeeper Membership for a minimum of 4 years and passed a written assessment.
Assessment fee: $300.00 + GST
Annual fee: $425.00 + GST
ACCREDITED BOOKKEEPING BUSINESS
Running a bookkeeping business? The ABB endorsement is the next step to elevate your practice. It gives your business a profile listing on our Find a Bookkeeper directory, showcases your credibility with an official ABB badge, and makes it easier to support your team, offering reduced membership rates for staff and access to member-only resources like webinars and training.
Perfect for growing firms who want to be recognised as professional, trusted providers.
Annual Fee: $75.00 + GST
Which membership option is right for you?
WHAT YOU GET
Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or a well-established employee or manager, joining a professional membership organisation can be a great way to connect with people you would otherwise never meet, and gain unexpected benefits. What you get as a member:
Support & Connection
Join our community of like-minded bookkeeping professionals who generously share knowledge, skills and support.
Member Benefits
Exclusive benefits, discounts, insurance and more just for ICNZB members.
Resources
Valuable and exclusive bookkeeping resources, from fact sheets to templates to our annual benchmark surveys.
Learn and Connect
From our annual conference to regional meetings and online webinars, join your fellow bookkeepers at a range of in-person and online events held throughout the year.
Standards & CPD
Stay up to date with the latest news and information from the professional bookkeeping world with our webinars and ongoing learning opportunitites.
Still unsure? Download the Membership Options Brochure to see the benefits you get for each of our 3 unique tiers. Or let us know if you still have queries.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Training and development are a vital element to all levels of membership in ICNZB and assist us in delivering our message of professionalism within our membership.
