Benjamin Hegeni (Growth & Transformation Officer) Taking your future into account with SAIPA

Who is SAIPA  The South African Institute of Professional Accountants  The country’s leading accountancy institute  Complies with the highest national and global standards  Representing qualified Professional Accountants (SA) in: Practice Commerce & Industry Academia Public Sector

What do we believe in  Integrity – honest, reliable, trustworthy, credible, sincere  Ethics – principled, fair, just  Excellence – quality, superiority, objectivity, urgency  Professionalism – qualified, certified, expert, skilled, confident  People-centeredness – understanding, accepting, empathic, polite

Overview  Full Member of IFAC  A member on the Executive Committee of the South African Accountancy Association (SAAA) responsible for accountancy curricula at tertiary institutions  Member body of PAFA with full voting rights, affording members international recognition and networking opportunities  Quality Assurance Partner of FASSET (Finance, Accounting, Management Consulting and other Financial Services) Seta  More than Full Members  More than 2000 Associate members  Professional Qualification registered at level 8 on the NQF with SAQA  Professional training by way of Approved Training Centres (ATC)  Stakeholder forums of SARS & CIPC

Job opportunities  Apply for positions in Commerce and Industry (Financial Manager; Senior Accountant; Financial Accountant)  Establish your own Private Accounting Practice  Apply for positions in the Public Sector (Financial Officers, Accounts Manager)

What can you do  Preparing financial reports  Interpret financial reports and suggest solutions to problems  Formulation of business plans & financial forecast  Tax services  Control costs through cost accounting  Assist in identifying and managing risks  Advise on suitable business structures  Investment & financial planning and advice in accordance with FSB requirements  Training of Trainee Accountants  Accounting Officer in terms of the CC Act  BEE verifications for emerging micro enterprises with annual turnover less than R5m  Acting as a Commissioner of Oaths

What do we do for you Technical & Standards Division (TSD)  Develops working papers and represent members’ interests with government bodies and other stakeholders to set standards for the accounting and tax profession in SA, and are able to provide improved service to their clients Accreditation, Compliance & Development (ACD)  Implements the accreditation of qualifications at universities and other institutions that offers training for SAIPA members Continued Professional Development (CPD)  Ensures on-going learning & consistently high standard  Ensures that all members comply with the required legislation & expectation of the profession

Benefits to you  Affiliation with relevant and influential organisations  Credibility through high standards and ethical compliance  Continuous support and development through networking, growth opportunities and other resources  Recognition as Commissioner of Oaths  Recognised as Accounting Officer in terms of the CC Act  Display of designation as a Professional Accountants (SA)  Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance  Quarterly “Professional Accountant” Magazine supplement  “Tech News” & “Tax Professional” online newsletters  Newsflashes regarding issues affecting the profession and institutes members

Benefits to potential employers  Enhanced professional stature  By taking B.Com graduates into employment, gain access to well-educated human resources of high potential & productivity  Direct financial rewards via monetary grants by FASSET  Assist in resolving skills shortage in SA, and provision of essential skills to individuals in finding further employment

Membership Full Member  Entitled to use the designation Professional Accountant (SA)  Professional Accountant in Practice (PAIP)  Professional Accountant in Business (PAIB) Associate Members  Accounting Technicians  Trainee Accountants  Foreign Members

How do I join Academic Practical Professional Evaluation Membership + + =

Academic Requirements A Bachelor’s Degree from a SAIPA accredited tertiary institution  B.Com  B.Tech  B.Compt Core Subjects  Financial Accounting III;  Taxation;  Corporate Law or Commercial Law I & II;  Auditing or Internal Control I & II ;  Management Accounting or Financial Management

Practical Requirements  Three years’ supervised training at an ATC  Registered as learnership with FASSET  Documented & regularly updated in the institute’s official training logbook by the Trainee Accountant & ATC principal OR  Completed training programme administered by other accredited professional accountancy bodies OR  Six years of relevant experience in accordance with the Institute’s official training logbook, verified by current and/or previous employers

Professional Evaluation Professional Evaluation Exam  Ability to integrate academic knowledge with the practical skills required in an accountancy work environment PE Components  Accounting and Auditing  Corporate Law and Taxation  Strategic Management  Practice Management  Practical case study knowledge application PE written twice per year  May  November

How to register on SAIPA learnership  Contact our ATC’s directly for Training Accountant positions OR  Apply for positions that are posted on the career section of the website page OR  Browse our Facebook page for vacancies posted by our Training Centres – look for SA Institute of Professional Accountants

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