These are the professional accounting designations that are offered and recognised by the Southern African Institute for Business Accountants (SAIBA).

Certified Financial Officer (SA) – SAIBA

The Certified Financial Officer (SA) designation is offered by the Southern African Institute for Business Accountants (SAIBA). [internal link]

A Certified Financial Officer (SA) works within the strategic level of a finance or accounting department. Typical roles eligible for the designation include: chief financial officer, finance director, finance executive, head of finance, chief accountant or senior financial manager.

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Certified Business Accountant (SA) – SAIBA

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

The Certified Business Accountant (SA) is SAIBA’s official designation for financial managers. With a focus on management, CBAs are able to manage all aspects of a finance or accounting department. Typical job titles for people with this designation include finance controller, credit controller, comptroller, corporate controller, finance lawyer, commercial lawyer, investment bankers, relationship manager, relationship banker, procurement manager and treasury analyst.

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Business Accountant in Practice (SA) – SAIBA

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.

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Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy

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