The Associate General Accountant designation is offered by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). [internal link]
The Associate General Accountant designation, otherwise shortened to an AGA(SA), plays key managerial roles within diverse sectors of the economy. Professionals who hold this qualification are expected to have a strong set of technical accounting and financial skills to be able to navigate complex business environments.
Associate General Accountants are qualified to act as accounting officers and are able to submit annual financial statements for companies and other entities.
Admission requirements:
- Academic: BCom or equivalent AND Honours or postgraduate diploma in accounting (SAICA approved). NQF level: 7
- Practical: Completed 3 to 5 year SAICA training contract OR at least 4 years’ relevant work experience
- Exams: Training Equivalence Assessment (TEA)
- SAQA certificate
Read more on the SAICA site: Associate General Accountant [external link with no follow]