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Becoming a Chartered Accountant in South Africa
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Academic Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Typically three years
Covers a range of details including:
Auditing
Taxation
Financial Accounting
Financial Management
Accounting information systems
Bachelor of Accounting or Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
Postgraduate Degree
Typically one to two years
Focuses on advanced accounting and taxation topics, including:
Advanced auditing
Taxation planning and compliance
Advanced financial accounting
Financial reporting
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting or Certificate in the Theory of Accounting
Professional Requirements
Board Examinations
Part One: Tests knowledge of accounting, auditing, taxation, and related subjects
Part Two: Practical application. Tests ability to apply knowledge in a practical setting
Training Contract
Three-year contract with a registered training office
Gain practical experience in accounting and auditing, including
Financial reporting
Taxation planning and compliance
Financial statement auditing
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants Registration
Register as a student with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Meet the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants' admission requirements including:
Academic requirements
Professional competence requirements
Professional Development
Continuous Professional Development
Complete ongoing professional development
Maintain professional competence in areas such as:
Technical updates
Professional skills
Ethics and professional conduct
Code of Professional Conduct
Adhere to the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants' Code of Professional Conduct
Maintain professional integrity and objectivity including:
Confidentiality
Professional Behaviour
Independence and Objectivity
Benefits
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants Membership
Become a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants after completing all requirements
Access to professional development opportunities and resources
Professional Designation
Use the Chartered Accountant designation after meeting all requirements
Recognition as a professional accountant in South Africa and internationally