What is a Chartered Accountant?
A chartered accountant (CA) designation is a credential granted to accounting professionals in countries around the world outside of the United States.
How Much Does it cost to become A Chartered Accountant In South Africa?
Fees range from as little as R3400 – R3740 per subject including tuition, study material, and video support with your lecturer (5 hours per subject enrolled for ACCA and CIMA; 15 hours support for CIMA Conversion to CA(SA) and CFA).
How many years does it take to become a Chartered Accountant in South Africa?
7 years
Qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (SA) usually takes 7 years (3-year degree; 1-year honors and 3-years internship) provided you are able to complete the undergraduate qualification; postgraduate qualification and board exams in the minimum time.
How many years of CA course?
5 Years
Course Duration of CA (Chartered Accountancy) is 5 Years.
How many subjects are there in CA?
Ans. There are 7 Subjects in CA divided into group of 4 and 3.
What subjects are needed to become a chartered accountant in South Africa?
The core subjects you’ll be studying are:
- Financial Accounting 3.
- Taxation.
- Auditing 1 OR Internal Auditing.
- Commercial Law.
- Finance OR Management Accounting 3.
How many points are needed for a chartered accountant?
38
Admission Points Score of 38. Minimum NSC requirements for degree entry must be met. English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home language or first additional language) on at least level 3 (40-49%). NSC achievement rating of at least 5 (60-69%) for Mathematics.
Which skills should a good CA SA have?
Skills
- general business interest and awareness.
- self-motivation and commitment, in order to combine study while working.
- communication and interpersonal skills.
- organizational and time management skills.
- a methodical approach.
- IT proficiency.
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- numeracy.
Which university can I study chartered accountant in South Africa?
Your first step to becoming a chartered accountant.
The BCom in Accounting Sciences degree offered at the University of Pretoria is accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) as part of its education and training requirements to qualify as a CA(SA).