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Financial Accountant in Commerce – IAC

IAC designations, NQF 7 accounting designation

The Financial Accountant in Commerce (FAC) designation is offered by the Institute of Accounting and Commerce of South Africa (IAC). [internal link]

Duties of a Financial Accountant in Commerce (FAC) include the preparation of annual financial statements for their employers or clients and the control, gathering, analysis and interpretation of financial information. Notably, a Financial Accountant in Commerce cannot act as an Accounting Officer. This designation requires a minimum NQF level 7 qualification [internal link], such as the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting [internal link]. UJ Online [external partner link] offers an online Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy [partner link] degree.

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – IIASA

IIASA designations, NQF 7 accounting designation

The Certified Internal Auditor designation is offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIASA). [internal link]

The Certified Internal Auditor designation is the only globally recognised internal audit certification, with more than 170,000 CIAs working in more than 170 countries around the world. Qualified CIAs are able to fill more senior managerial roles. This designation requires a minimum NQF level 7 qualification [internal link], such as the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting [internal link]. UJ Online [external partner link] offers an online Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy [partner link] degree.

Registered Government Auditor – SAIGA

NQF 7 accounting designation, SAIGA designations

The Registered Government Auditor (RGA) designation is offered by the Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA). [internal link]

A Registered Government Auditor (RGA) is a professional who is specifically equipped to audit in the public sector. This designation requires a minimum NQF level 7 qualification [internal link], such as the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting [internal link]. UJ Online [external partner link] offers an online Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy [partner link] degree.

Professional Tax Practitioner (SA) – SAIPA

NQF 7 accounting designation, SAIPA designations

The Professional Tax Practitioner (SA) designation is offered by the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). [internal link]

A Professional Tax Practitioner (SA) is able to register with SARS as a Tax Practitioner and can offer all the services offered by a Professional Tax Technician (SA). In addition, they can register all tax types, prepare and file income tax returns for individuals and any business as well as preparing and filing of PAYE and VAT returns. This designation requires a minimum NQF level 7 qualification [internal link], such as the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting [internal link]. UJ Online [external partner link] offers an online Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy [partner link] degree.

Business Accountant in Practice (SA) – SAIBA

NQF 7 accounting designation, SAIBA designations

The Business Accountant in Practice (SA) designation is offered by the Southern African Institute for Business Accountants (SAIBA). [internal link]

SAIBA describes the Business Accountant in Practice (SA) as its official designation for accounting officers, licensed independent reviewers and tax practitioners. This designation requires a minimum NQF level 7 qualification [internal link], such as the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting [internal link]. UJ Online [external partner link] offers an online Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy [partner link] degree.