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Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIASA)

The Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIASA) is part of an international network representing the interests of internal auditors globally. The institute aims to build the profession, its credibility and a thriving business environment in South Africa. As a recognised Professional Accounting Organisation, the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa is certified by the South African Qualifications Authority.

IIASA has the following professional accounting designations:

Internal Audit Technician – IAT
Professional Internal Auditor – PIA
Certified Internal Auditor – CIA

Institute of Accounting and Commerce of South Africa (IAC)

The Institute of Accounting and Commerce of South Africa (IAC) is another recognised professional body that aims to maintain the ethical standards of the profession and hold its members to high standards.

IAC has the following professional accounting designations:

Technical Accountant – TA
Financial Accountant in Commerce – FAC
Financial Accountant in Practice – FAP
Independent Accounting Professional – IAP
Associate Tax Practitioner – ATP
Certified Tax Practitioner – CTP
Business Rescue Practitioner – BRP

Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA)

The Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) advances public accountability and auditing in its widest sense. It represents Registered Government Auditors (RGAs) in the public sector and in academia.

SAIGA has the following professional accounting designation:

Registered Government Auditor – SAIGA

South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)

The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) is the largest professional association in South Africa for qualified Professional Accountants (SA) and represents their interests in practice, commerce, industry, academia and the public sector. It actively advocates and promotes ethical and responsible behaviour within the profession in order to retain public trust and confidence.

SAIPA has the following professional accounting designations:

Accounting Technician (SA) – SAIPA
Professional Accountant (SA) – PA(SA)
Professional Tax Technician (SA) – SAIPA
Professional Tax Practitioner (SA) – SAIPA
Professional Tax Specialist (SA) – SAIPA

The Southern African Institute for Business Accountants (SAIBA)

The Southern African Institute for Business Accountants (SAIBA) operates across southern Africa but is based in South Africa. It claims to be the number one professional body for accountants and tax practitioners across the African continent.

SAIBA has the following professional accounting designations:

Business Accountant (SA) [internal links to be added once pages are created]
Business Accountant in Practice (SA)
Certified Business Accountant (SA)
Certified Financial Officer (SA)

South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) claims to be “the leading accountancy body in South Africa and one of the prominent institutes globally”.

Saica has the following three recognised designations: