As students of Universal Accounting Center, UAC, complete their studies and are certified in their areas of interest it is only natural to then have them join associations such as ICB, AASBC, and IPBC that allow them to build additional relationships with peers and stay engaged in the accounting profession. So what is the natural progression that a student may experience:
Specialized Training – often after years of experience doing accounting at various levels and perhaps some schooling such as earning degrees many find value certifying their skills or specializing in the accounting profession. Many choose to expand their employment options as well as start or build their accounting practice earning specific designations such as becoming a:
The VB designation shows that you understand the 8 drivers that determine the worth of a business and know how to work with a client to develop them within the company to build value that can be used to lines of credit, to generate capital or to ultimately merge or sell and get the most value of the business.
Certifying Skills
Completing and earning the related certifications to the training.
Applying their learning’s
Employment – taking advantage of Universal Accounting’s Job Placement Assistance Program
Getting the promotion or pay increase they deserve after demonstrating their commitment to the accounting profession
Roger Knecht, Universal’s President says, “IPBC and UAC agree that bookkeeping is more than a job or career but a profession that needs to be recognized as such. With proper training, support and experience, bookkeepers can have a profitable impact in any business.”
“Within the United States there is a need for a bookkeeping community that helps bookkeepers rise to a new level of professionalism and gain respect within the accounting line of work and ICB USA is the organization to do just that” said Roger Knecht, president of UAC.
Joining ICB means becoming a member of the largest community of bookkeepers in the world, which has registered over 150,000 students and members in over 110 countries. Membership means being able to contribute to ICB’s voice as we champion the bookkeeping profession to the accounting firms and software companies, small businesses, and relevant governmental organizations of the USA.
Being a member of ICB also demonstrates a commitment to continued learning and professional development, along with independent, internationally recognized certification. Members will be able to use ICB’s own internationally recognized crest as a stamp of approval. ICB sets a benchmark for the bookkeeping profession to live up to in the various countries in which it has been established.
Joining now as an early member means being able to play a part in shaping ICB’s aims and activities here in the US as we focus on our motto of ‘local focus; national accreditation; global recognition.’ ICB encourages and facilitates networking with other bookkeepers, small businesses and accountants, and keeping up to date with industry knowledge, and provides access to regular CPE opportunities through educational webinars and articles.
Comments from our 2015 members feedback (UK) survey:
“I love the ICB they are like an extended family”
“ICB is a great support”
“Keep up the good work!”
“Proud to be a MICB” (Member Level of ICB)
“I have found the whole experience (of being an ICB member) excellent”
“(ICB does) a brilliant job”
95% of students and members who responded to the survey would recommend us to someone thinking of joining. Most commonly reported benefits of membership include a ‘feeling of community’ and a ‘boost in confidence’ among students, and ‘keeping up to date with the industry’ for long-time members.
For this and other reasons Universal Accounting Center (UAC), an accounting school for small business professionals announced their partnership with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) as they launch their association in the United States.
Universal Accounting Partners with the Institute of Professional Bookkeepers™ of Canada provides relevant and affordable products that continually improve the bookkeeping industry in Canada. (IPBC)
Louie Prosperi, IPBC Executive Director explains how this partnership “…allows our members to have access to high-quality training and education with an affordable rate, including our discount. Also, non-members residing in Canada can enroll in a Universal course and receive a 6 month membership with our organization, free of charge.”
IPBC strives to achieve public awareness for the CPB-Certified Professional Bookkeepers™ of Canada. This new partnership allows IPBC members to register for Universal’s online training at a 15% enrollment discount, enabling them to take advantage of many courses designed to help financial professionals achieve and maintain successful accounting and bookkeeping careers.
Roger Knecht, Universal’s President says, “IPBC and UAC agree that bookkeeping is more than a job or career but a profession that needs to be recognized as such. With proper training, support and experience, bookkeepers can have a profitable impact in any business.”
Your Universal Accounting program comes with a 6 month IPBC membership. The Institute of Professional Bookkeepers is a perfect compliment to your program and you can discover what the association can do for your career. For more information on the Universal Accounting and IPBC program please click http://www.ipbc.ca/link.asp?ymlink=3668930
“The partnership between the IPBC and UAC could not be any better. We have been introduced to UAC members across Canada who have become excellent additions to our membership base. At the IPBC, I receive calls almost weekly from members and non-members on recommending an online accounting program. Due to the positive feedback we have received over the last several years, I have confidence referring the UAC program. I have even had non-members contact me back after enrolling in a UAC program and thanked me for referring them. It is great to see a non-member enrol in UAC and then come back later and join the IPBC. See you at the next conference!” – John Zottola
Become a “Bookkeeper” with IPBC in Canada
Each Canadian students enrolled with Universal Accounting Center in the Professional Bookkeeper Certification program comes with a 6 month Bookkeeper membership with the Institute of Professional Bookkeepers in Canada. Louie Prosperi, IPBC Executive Director explains how this partnership “…allows our members to have access to high-quality training and education with an affordable rate, including our discount. Also, non-members residing in Canada can enroll in a Universal course and receive a one-year membership with our organization, free of charge.” Roger Knecht, Universal’s President says, “IPBC and UAC agree that bookkeeping is more than a job or career but a profession that needs to be recognized as such. With proper training, support and experience, bookkeepers can have a profitable impact in any business.”
Register for our National CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER exam. To qualify to take the exam and become a Certified Professional Bookkeeper – CPB you must have at least 2 years of bookkeeping experience.
Visit the Meeting & Events page and register for our online WEBINARS. Excellent industry speakers who will keep you current on taxes, regulations, and accounting practices and many other bookkeeping topics and products.
The ONLINE FORUMS and REGIONAL MEETINGS are a great resource for you to network and to get answers to your questions from fellow members on bookkeeping, tax, service and products.
Your membership gives you access to numerous Corporate Sponsors who provide IPBC members products and services at preferred pricing, including exceptional E & O INSURANCE RATES.
Your IPBC Membership gives you access to our exclusive logo’s, professional engagement letters and other tools to help you with your bookkeeping practice.
These are just a few member benefits.
Best regards,
John Zottola
IPBC Member Support
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