1. To have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
2. Honours Post Graduation qualification (CTA 1, CTA2)
3. 3 years articles (this depends on whether it is a part-time study or full time so it can vary from 3-5 years)
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences (98255)
5. Give two written board exams (ITC and APC)

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UNISA Chartered Accountant Requirement

(acting as the second year of the two-year CTA program, with direct entrance for students qualifying for the one-year CTA program [see www.unisa.ac.za/cas/cta]).

To be identified as a Chartered Accountant, students must enlist as members of the ICAI after passing the CA Final examinations.
Another option is a direct entrance, which is open to commerce graduates/postgraduates with a minimum of 55 per cent or other graduates/postgraduates with a minimum of 60 per cent.

How To Become UNISA Chartered Account

Chartered accountants are accountants who are governed by professional organizations for accountants.
After completing a minimum of three years of training, they must pass a series of challenging certified tests in financial management, auditing, company strategy, and taxation to become chartered.

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A Chartered Accountant’s Duties

At the senior management level and on the boards of most significant South African companies, Chartered Accountants are well-represented. Chartered Accountants are used throughout all business sectors and industries. Speciality areas include:

• Accounting and External Reporting;
• Auditing and Assurance;
• Management Decision Making and Control;
• Financial Management;
• Taxation;
• Strategy, Risk Management and Governance;
• Forensic Auditing;
• Management Consulting;
• Corporate Finance; and
• Financial Planning.