South African Institute of Professional Accountants
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| Abbreviation | SAIPA |
|---|---|
| Motto | Your Wealth |
| Headquarters | Midrand, South Africa |
Region | South Africa |
Membership | > 10 000 |
Chief Executive | Shahied Daniels |
Executive Chairman | Shafiek Dollie |
Deputy Chairperson | Kantha Naicker |
| Website | www.saipa.co.za |
Formerly called | Institute of Certified Public Accountants of South Africa |
The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) is a professional association of accountants based in South Africa. As of 2019[update], the institute claims to have more than 10,000 members.[1]
Qualification
The requirements for membership are:[2]
- Academic: A Degree with a major in financial accounting and with tax, management accounting, auditing and commercial law as subjects.
- Practical training or experience: at least 3 years under a SAIPA recognised Learnership, or 6 years of relevant verifiable experience.
- SAIPA Professional Evaluation: This is a three-hour examination offered twice yearly covering [1] Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Commercial Law, Management Accounting and Practice Management.
References
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^ "GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE PE". South African Institute of Professional Accountants. Archived from the original on 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
