CIMA-to-SAICA

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CIMA MEMBERS: REQUIREMENTS TO CONVERT TO CA (SA)

1. The conversion route is only available to individuals who –

• hold the ACMA, CGMA or FCMA, CGMA designations, AND

• are graduates. (Graduates refer to holders of a Bachelor’s degree which is registered on Level 7 of the NQF, takes a minimum of 3 years to complete and comprises at least 360 credits or holders of foreign academic qualifications which are assessed by SAQA as equivalent to a South African Bachelor’s degree which is registered on Level 7 of the NQF, takes a minimum of 3 years to complete and comprises at least 360 credits), AND

• gained registration with CIMA by completing the education, examination and practical experience requirements as prescribed by CIMA.

2. The conversion route is only available to individuals who –

CIMA candidates who meet the requirements outlined above must successfully complete the following:

• SAICA Professional Programme 

• The Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) examination

The successful completion of the professional programme remains valid for a period of three consecutive calendar years from the date on which the professional programme was successfully completed. This means that the APC must be passed within three consecutive calendar years of having successfully completed the professional programme.

If this period has lapsed without the candidate having successfully completed the APC, the candidate is obliged to complete a relevant professional programme again before being eligible for entry into the APC again.

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