How to Become a Chartered Accountant -CA(SA) | 5 Starting Points | South African Youtuber
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- Here is a detailed explanation of how to become a chartered accountant in South Africa. I will will be dealing with 5 different starting points: CA stream degree, non-CA degree (accounting related), non-accounting degree, diploma and higher certificate.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:38 What is a Chartered Accountant CA(SA)
2:49 Becoming a Chartered Accountant with a SAICA Accredited Degree
4:09 What to study at University to Become a Chartered Accountant
5:07 How to Become a CA(SA) with a non-CA Degree
6:48 How to Become a CA(SA) with a Non-Accounting Degree
7:40 How to Become a CA(SA) with a Diploma
10:06 How to Become a CA(SA) with a Higher Certificate
11:52 CA(SA) Board Exam 1 - ITC
14:56 CA(SA) Articles - TIPP vs TOPP
16:58 CA(SA) Board Exam 2 - APC
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Hey lovelies! I hope you enjoyed the video😊😊, if you have anymore career questions you’d like answered, drop them right here 😊❤️
Firstly I wanted to thank you for this video it was very informative, I wanted to know if is it possible for me to study for a higher certificate in accountancy even though I never did accounting in high school...
Yes it's possible
Hi Zintle
So I'm doing a diploma in accounting sciences at unisa. Can I do my first year which is 10 modules level 1 and apply for bcom accounting. Or do I need to complete ALL 30 modules.
Very nice and informative video......has thorough information, definitely liking and sharing this one. Thank you for the rich content you keep giving us, we appreciate you and the content, keep it up.
Wow!! Thank you so much for watching 😊🥹🥹❤️
Thank you, this is so informative ❤.
My pleasure, thank you so much for watching 😊❤️
Tuned in 😊
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you so much for sharing
Thank you so much for sharing dear.I would like to as do you know of bursaries that fund the BCTA course offered at UJ
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Thank you sis we need motivation ❤
Welcome Welcome, Khanyi 😊😊
Hey🥺I want to ask something so I am doing my first year in diploma in accounting,I wanted to know if I can get into UniSA as a second year in diploma in accounting science
thanks for this information ❤😊
It’s my pleasure, thank you for watching 😊
Thank so much for sharing, I came across this video doing research and your channel as a whole as been very helpful. I'm currently doing a diploma in Financial Accounting and I wanted to know if I'd still have to do the bridging course if I want to go the CA route
Hey there, yes you do
Hi zee, I am currently studying Bcom Financial Management, so can I do the bridging course or do I first have to do the advanced certificate?
You can do the bridging course, that is a Commerce undergraduate 😊
Hey Zee. If you have a Diploma but nothing related to Accounting can you take the Advanced Certificate route or it's compulsory that you have a NQF 7
Hi Nkosana, the only diploma that can bridge is the accounting one. It’s only degrees that they allow to bridge from any other faculty
This is absolutely amazing! I've applied for a Higher certificate in Accounting and was looking for ways to turn in into a degree after my 3 years.
Just wanted to know, how long does it take to do the SAICA Degree?
Some of the SAICA accredited degrees are 3 years, some are 4 years 😊
Does UNISA still offer the higher certificate? It doesn’t seem to be there in their website
It’s currently unavailable but you can get admissions to advise you what you can take in place of it. They haven’t indicated yet what will replace it or whether it will come back with an adjusted curriculum.
Very nice video ..is it possible to study for the advanced diploma in accounting science with a financial management diploma
And what happens if I have a diploma from college not Varsity
Hi Manique, thank you for your question😊. Unfortunately you won’t be able to study the advanced diploma in Accounting sciences with a financial management diploma. The pre-requisites for the programme are either Non-CA Degree (with an advanced certificate in accounting if degree is not accounting related) or Diploma in Accounting.
Regarding your college Diploma question, diploma from certain colleges may be equivalent to UNISA Diploma in Accounting Sciences but not those from tvet college. As long as the qualification is SAQA accredited, you can reasonably be able to complete bridging courses to get into CA stream. So the route would be:
- Diploma in Accounting (from college/university)
- Advanced Diploma CT Stream
- CTA
- Board Courses & Articles
Hi there. I did a degree in Consumer Science. I now want to go over to accounting. Would my next step be to do an Advanced Certificate in Accounting? Also, would I be able to start my articles when doing the certificate?
Correct, that would be your next step 😊😊. Even straight from matric you can start articles, the only condition is that you have to be studying towards CA(SA). I’m sure your more small sized firms will take you while you do the advanced certificate. My high school science teacher actually was able to do that. She went from teaching to doing her articles
Hey Zintle, great video by the way, I wanted to ask what if you are doing diploma in accountancy can you still become a CA?
Hey there yes but you have to do bridging course before going to CTA
Hi ma❤️
I did diploma in accounting at TUT(not accounting sciences)
Do I qualify for the advanced diploma in accounting sciences?
Joint the notification gang btw❤️❤️❤️
Hi Kgomotso😊, I’m sure it’s equivalent to the one offered by UNISA, so you should be able to get in 😊
Hi there i wanted to know that if i complete my higher certificate in accounting science and do my bachelor of accounting science next but in my second year can i transfer to the university of Johannesburg even though i passed matric with a diploma pass but i still got into my degree but just want to change the university?
Hey there, that is an interesting question. The higher certificate should enhance your NSC. Generally universities will look at your most recent qualifications. They will also look at your marks in the first year of the accounting degree, so it’s doable. To be safe, it will help to locate someone at UJ who will help you through the process
Hi i need advice what do u do if u have a mother in law that doesn't want her son to take a wife
do you know how to get into SAIPA journey with a non SAIPA qualification, i am studing bachelor’s of Accounting through boston city campus its SAICA accredited but i would like to do the SAIPA one
Hi Ethan, unfortunately not. 🥹
Thank You for the informative video. I am 34 years old and fear it may be too late for me. I know this stream is not easy. I have Bcom in Finance and Eco. Is there an age barrier for pursuing this CA professional designation?
It’s never too late, Xoli. There is no age barrier at all. We had a guy in his 50s-60s in our undergrad group. He went on to be a trainee at a big 4 firm, he’s qualified now 😊
❤ I'm in grade 7 looking up to being a CA
Oh wow! Is it for a project or are you considering it as a career? 😊😊
Hey sis…I am currently doing my first year at Sol Plaatje.I’m doing Bcom Accounting and it’s not Saica accredited…id like to know how long the bridging program is?😢😢
Hey, Faith. It’s only a year long 😊
Hey Ss thank you for this
What if I am already finishing my Bcompt in Internal auditing, I just found out now that I can not go through CA (SA) Stream, do you know which stream I ca' follow with that qualification please or what if I do postgraduate Dip in applied accounting science after this degree will I not go through the CA stream
Hey sis if you want to be a CA you can do a bridging course (I have a video that details all the schools that offer it). After which you can do the CA stream postgrad and so on. With the internal auditing degree you can follow a career in internal audit through IIA, you can also do the ACCA or CIMA - I have all of these explained 😊
Firstly I wanted to thank you for this video it was very informative, I wanted to know if is it possible for me to do to study for a higher certificate in accountancy even though I never did accounting in high school...
Hi Gugu, yes! Accounting in high school is not a pre requisite for these courses
Yes, I did that and I'm now doing my degree. Accounting is not a required subject.
@@sanelemwelase Hey love, was it at unisa?
Also did you do the degree right right after the hc?
Hi can I please ask, since I'm doing my Diploma in Accountancy( not the Diploma in Accounting Sciences) 1st year at uj can i still be a CA ?
Hi, yes it’s the same thing just called by different names because it’s a different school
I have been looking for this information.thank you sis,i obtained diploma in matric and i did not do accounting at high school also i have 39% in mathematics.which one to choose higher certificate or diploma in accounting science?
Hey Kgothatso, Diploma will save you time on the journey definitely
Hi I’m pududu..ive listened to u speak nd u say that diploma in unisa for accounting science 98200 but on unisa platform it says Cima…should I be worried that it’s not spica accredited ……?
You’re safe as long as it’s on the SAICA Website which it is. Have a look there they also list all the programs and codes
I have a bcom supply chain management. Do I have to start from advanced certificate in accounting science or advanced diploma in accounting science?
It’s a non CA, non accounting degree, so you’ll need to do advanced certificate first. But it also depends on your modules as well, if you had some accounting modules as majors you might qualify for advanced diploma
@@Zintle thank you so much for the reply 🙏 😊
Great video ! bcom finance is an accounting related degree ?
Yes, it is 😊
Hi can you please do you have any idea about how to become a CA but for Management Accountant.I have an advanced diploma in Management from dut wondering if I'll be able to do Postgraduate at UNISA.
A CIMA/ CGMA. Have a look at CIMAglobal.com it will tell you all the steps. I can make a video as well,if you would like
@@Zintle Please😭I'd be happy of you did one cause I'm really clueless about these things.
Hey I have studied Diploma in Accountancy at UJ. Do I have to start from advanced certificate in accounting science or advanced diploma in accounting science?
Hey there, you’d do the advanced diploma (cta stream) after the diploma in accountancy.
@@Zintle Thank you
Hi, very informative video. I would like to know which option should a person with an LLB take?
Thank you so much for watching 😊😊, LLB would be the non-accounting degree, if it’s b.com accounting & law/ bcom law with LLB after then it’s the Accounting-related degree route. Some schools the b.com accounting+ law is SAICA Accredited as well.
@@Zintle Thanks for the insightful reply. Keep crushing it!
Hello, I am doing an advanced diploma in Accounting at DUT. Will it be possible to study the post graduate diploma at one of the listed universities offering the SAICA accredited qualification?
Hi Tsepo, No you won’t be able to as it’s not a SAICA endorsed bridging program. Have a look at my shorts, I do have one with the bridging programs that will get you into CTA/PGDA
@@Zintle Thank you so much. So I checked the shorts video that you posted regarding the bridging courses, and I saw the bridging course at UJ, the Theory in Accounting Certificate. Will I be able to that one?
Hi Tshepo, I have finished my advanced Diploma in Accounting stream at UNisa and am hoping to be doing the PGDA at DUT.
They said is possible to do it, they usually take few students and I can apply in Oct.
I maybe mistaken, but I would like to know if am taking the correct route.
Hey Zee. I'm currently studying BCompt in UNISA. Which postgraduate or honours should I do after my degree?
Is it B.Compt -Financial Accounting?
In Unisa, BCompt is now called Bachelor of Financial Accounting Sciences degree
Yey
I'm studying through unisa. Currently completing my Bachelor of Accounting in Financial accounting (98302). So, once graduate, must I do both CTA1 and CTA2 in order proceed in my journey of becoming a CA?
Hi Pru, that course is SAICA accredited so you will do CTA 2 after (PGD Applied Accounting Sciences) 😊
@@Zintle oh ok, thank you very much for your response 🙂🙂🙂
Hi sis,I do Diploma in Public Finance NQF 6 in TUT and I major in Financial acc and Aud only,so as for me I have to go for 90017 right?🤔
By the way it is a non-saica degree.
Hi There! Officially they only take Diploma in Accounting, however sometimes you might get lucky and they will be able to admit you into the next step (based on your subjects) but that is a big maybe, especially if you’re not coming from UNISA. Worse case scenario they will ask you to do a diploma in accounting or the bachelors degree and give you credits for the subjects you have completed. I would suggest talking with the course advisors to make extra sure that you’re in 😊
Hi There, I did a Honour Degree in business management, what will be my next step to become a CA. which courses should I register for at Unisa
Hey there, next step would be to bridge using any one of the SAICA endorsed bridging courses.
Hey 👋 I'm currently at UNISA pursuing Diploma in accounting science. My question is, after completing my Diploma I am required to apply for an advanced diploma in accounting science? Is it an additional year basically I would like to be enlightened on how long will it take for me to complete advance diploma?
Hi Buhle, yes you have to apply for every level even when you going into CTA from advanced diploma. It is a year long course, so yeah it is an additional year because you can’t go straight into CTA currently, you have to bridge using the advanced diploma
@@Zintle Makes sense thank you 🙏
hi, what if you did a bcom general degree, can i still get in ?
Yes, you’ll have to bridge but you can definitely get in. You would take the route for accounting-related degrees
Hey I recently found your TH-cam channel and I’ve been watching your career related videos i want to Ask
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I did Bcom at Ukzn and i did Accounting ,managerial Accounting and taxation this is a non Accredited degree
Should i Apply for A CtA stream or the Advanced certificate (90017) ?
Hey Ayanda. apply for the bridging qualification (Advanced Diploma in Acc -CT stream)
Thank you❤️🙏
Hey again🥺
I need help again I’ve been accepted to study advanced certificate and CTA level 1 at unisa
I want to ask which one to choose?
@@ayandagcabaa CTA 1 easy 😊😊, you might need to spend a little more time coming to terms with the work load but it’s not impossible 😊
Hey🤍. Firstly thanks for this nice video but can I please ask, so I passed my matric with a diploma what should I do at UNISA that could lead me in becoming a CA(SA) 🥺? Thank you❤
Hey Asanda, you can do the Diploma in Accounting Sciences as a first step
Thank you for your response ❤❤️
Can i pls ask, so if you do your advanced diploma at UNISA and you pass,can you apply at another institution, say UJ, to do your CTA?
It’s a SAICA Endorsed bridging course so, in theory, you should be able to do that. However, each institution is free to govern themselves to decide if they want to take you or not. UJ has their own bridging programme as well, so I would imagine that those individuals have first preference and if there is space, they might take outside candidates as well.
Thank you
@@Zintle what is the name of the program at uj?
Hi,is it possible to stream to CA if you do a diploma in accountancy?
Hey Naledi, yes definitely. You just need a bridging course
hey
I want to do a higher certificate but I want to understand as to how I will be able to transfer between institutions after completing that 1 year💗
Same here😪
After that 1 year you will apply at another university as normal. Your new “highest level of study “ will be Higher Cert
hey love, I've completed my Bcom in Human Resources Management last year however i want to be a chartered accountant where do i start?
Hey sis, If you had accounting as a subject then bridging course, if not then advanced certificate in accounting would be next 😊
@@Zintle I applied for the advanced diploma in accounting science
Hi there ,at Unisa do I apply for (98230-CT1) being Advanced Diploma in Accounting Science in the Theory of Accounting or ( 98230-FAC) being Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences Financial Accounting
Hi Karabo, the first one - CT stream
Thank you
I am doing a diploma in accounting in one of the private colleges in Durban(Berea College), and it's accredited with saipa. Can I still take a CA route with that diploma? If yes, how?
Hey Thando, you will have to do a bridging course but you can definitely get on the CA stream
@Zintle Thank you so much sisi Zintle for answering me..... and I would like to apologize for not greeting you before asking the questions 💔😅
Hello ,
I am doing cost and management accoung in vut and it my first year so I wanted to know after I am done where should I go
Hi, is it a degree or diploma?
@@Zintle it's a diploma
Hey , Thank you for the video ♥️🙏
How long does it take to complete Higher Certificate in Accounting Science?
Hey, At Unisa it’s 1 year but you do have a maximum of 3 years to complete it should you not do it in that 1 year
@@Zintle Thank you 🙏
How long does the advanced certificate in accounting take and the advanced diploma in accounting take to complete?are they both 1 year each?
@@preciousmedupe4564 hey Precious, they are both 1 year each
Ok thank you so much cause i already applied and got approved for higher certificate in accounting science but have a degree so i should have just applied for advanced certificate so yea this is informative highly appreciated so now will just work my way through it
Greetings. I applied for bachelor of commerce in accounting can i please ask how can i be funded .
I was thinking of even re applying for an extended cource for Bcom accounting Science.
Which one is better to do.
And please clarify me in terms of fundings mam thank you in advance 🙏
Hey there, which school did you apply at?
@@Zintle University of Johannesburg
Hi👋, I love you video, it is very informative. Is it possible to stream to CA if you're doing a saica accredited degree but it is accredited as AGA(SA) or does it specifically have to be accredited as CA(SA)?
Thank you so much for watching 😊, has to be. CA(SA) stream degree otherwise you have to go through conversions if it’s anything outside of that 😊
If i have ACCA but I want to be certiffied by SAICA where do I start?
From the beginning 🥹. Unlike CIMA, there is no conversion from ACCA to CA( SA) currently.
Do you know any bursaries for the bridging course
No hun, I don’t. But if you will be doing articles at the same time, some employers might pay for you
Hey Zee, I'm currently studying Bcom (general) majoring in Accounting... So my question is can I still persue chartered accouting? is this degree SAICA Accredited?
Hi Thato, no it’s not SAICA accredited but you can still pursue chartered accounting by completing a bridging qualification and then CTA 😊
@@Zintle Oh okay... So what's the bridging course?
@@thatomokgobu3509 have a look at my shorts, I have a list 😊
@@Zintle Okay... so after finishing my degree I to change to Postgraduate diploma in Accountancy?
@@thatomokgobu3509 after b.com general then bridging course then PGDA/CTA
I'm currently doing a Diploma in financial management will I be able to first study Bcom accounting in unisa then CA
Hi Silindile, do you have an option to do a b-tech after you finish your diploma?
@@Zintlethanks for replying sis ...b tech as in bachelor of technology ?
@@SILINDILENGUBANE-vo6rr yes. The reason I’m asking is because, from what I know, Diploma holders can normally do an additional year after their diploma to acquire a b.tech.After that you would be able to get into a bridging course which will take you to a Postgrad in Accounting that is SAICA Accredited. In total, this route will take 8 years to get to CA(SA).
If you complete your diploma and then do b.com and then post grad in Accounting, it will take you a total of 10 years to be a CA
Thank you so much ♥ you explained it well to me🥺does Btech take 4 years?
Is bcom economics degree an accounting related degree?
It depends on the course load. Generally, most economics programmes have accounting as a subject somewhere along the line, so there’s a high chance of being accepted. I know people who took that route. But this one would be pretty much up to the discretion of the admissions people. An example of an accounting related degree not SAICA Accredited would be b.com general or b.com accounting and law.
If I have Btech Cost and Management Accounting. Can i do advanced Diploma?
Hey Qawe, yes. That is an accounting related degree. So you are able to get into the Advanced Dip - CT stream 😊
@@Zintle thank you. Let me apply. But the bummer now is that. I dont have my certificates. Will they accept my Letter and Academic record
@@qawekazintlahla8535 is that like your transcript? As long as it states that you’ve completed the qualification. Most people don’t have the certificate because graduation is normally in the following year. It should be fine
@@Zintle Thank you so much Zee. ❤️❤️
Gooddy sister in the future i would like to open accounting firm what i would like to know are the requirements to open accounting firm n isit a must for me told hold Ca Qualification to open accounting firm or any Qualification related to accounting will allow me to open accounting firm like auting firm can i open auditing firm without CA qualification or it a must to have CA qualification in oder to open any firm related to accounting thank you
Hey Tumiso, for an accounting/bookkeeping firm you don’t need to be a CA. You do need to have a professional designation though (e.g. CIMA,ACCA,SAIPA), then you can apply for a practice number with SAICA (R250) and run your practice. You cannot be a registered auditor though as a non CA, so you cannot be the partner/ director/owner of an firm if it provides assurance services (audit,reviews).
@@Zintle noted Thank you
Can you study to become a CA with Mathematical literacy?
The short answer is yes but it won’t be the traditional route
@@Zintle thank you 🙏
how long did this journey take ?
It’s supposed to take 7/8 years but for some people it’s 5 and others it’s 10,15,20 years
you forgot Eduvos, darling???
How much is the registration fee for higher certificate in accounting science
7k
It depends on how many modules you will be taking, so you can expect to pay anything between R5k - R7k.
6th starting point: Those with CIMA qualifications can proceed onto write APC exams then qualify.
I did a separate video for that one 😊😊
I am very interested. ......
Hi Luyanda, in which part? 😊
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I do have a question, lets say you start off with a non Account ing degree, you do the advanced degree then the advanced diploma/bridging course, and maybe you decide that CA is just not for you, can you still get into accounting related careers, such as internal auditing or even getting into taxation honors? etc... or this route is purely for aspiring CA's and if somewhere down the line you decided that you dont want to be a CA then thats just that! Are those two qualifications then wasted?
@@Kim_Ngumbela the bridging course is specifically for CA but at the end of it you can decide to go into any field that’s not CA, but, for internal audit I feel it would be a waste of time to do those if you already know you’re not gonna follow CA route. Rather just do the internal audit qualifications. For tax honours , I feel like it would benefit you if you did these first because Tax is one of the majors of the CA(SA) route, so you’ll be covered enough to do a tax honours.
But if you don’t have to do these specific ones to get into tax honours. You don’t need a SAICA accredited degree to do it