South Africa - Registration of Assessment of Professional Competence

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Procedure

Apply Online:

1. To Apply for Registration of Assessment of Professional Competence, the applicant must go to the South African Institute of Chartered Accountant’s official website linked here Online Link
2. The registration link will be opened after the SAICA releases the notification for the APC exam. APC Exam Dates Link
3. Before applying for the APC registration, the applicant must have passed the ITC exam.
4. Later the SAICA will release notification about the APC exam, and with the 8-digit SAICA profile number the applicant needs to apply further.
5. In the given link, the applicant must select the “Login” option at the top right corner of the page Online Link
6. The applicant must enter the “Contact ID and Password” created while registering for the ITC exam.
7. On the given link the applicant must enter all the necessary details and should create the profile for oneself.
8. After entering all the details, the applicant must select the “Submit” option to create the profile.
9. Then the applicant must “Login” using the “Username and Password” created while making the profile Login Link
10. Then the applicant must select the “Go” option.
11. On the next page, the applicant must select the “Examinations” option under the “Become a CA” drop-down menu.
12. Then must select the “Online Exam Registration” option. Then must select the “APC Exam registration” option. (Which will open only after the SAICA releases the notification)
13. This will give the details of the APC exam registration details such as Fee, Coordinator Details, Start and End Date, and so on.
14. After verifying the details, the applicant must select the “Book Online” option at the end of the page.
15. On the next page, the applicant must enter all the necessary details asked on the registration page, and finally must select the option “Submit Booking”.
16. The prescribed registration fee of R517.50 must be paid on the next page.
17. The proof of payment must be faxed to 0116216821 or emailed to [email protected] .
18. After submitting the applicant will receive the confirmation within 48 hours of submitting the online registration.
19. Later the applicant will receive the “examination entrance/admission letter” in email 14 days after submitting the online registration.
20. With the Admission Letter, the applicant must appear for the exam.
21. The applicants will receive the “Pre-Release material” few days before the start of the exam.
22. The APC exam results will be published on the official SAICA website Results Page Link
23. The online registration application can be submitted immediately after entering all the necessary details. Therefore, the whole APC exam registration take between 0 – 15 days for the whole process.

Note: The application fee payment must be paid electronically or through bank account transfers given below.

BANKING DETAILS: (Kindly use your SAICA ID as a reference number)

• BANK: NEDBANK
• BRANCH NAME: Business Central Gauteng
• ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1284 023230
• BRANCH NUMBER: 1284 0500

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Required Documents

• Proof of payment receipt.

Office Locations & Contacts

THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
NORTHERN REGION:
Telephone: 0861 072 422
Email: [email protected]
Physical Address: 17 Fricker Road, Illovo,
Sandton, Johannesburg, 2196
Postal Address: Private Bag X32, Northlands, 2116.
Location Link

CENTRAL REGION:
Telephone: 27 51 444 3674
Email: [email protected]
Physical Address: PHG Building, C/O Nelson Mandela Ave & Nobel Str,
Brandwag, Bloemfontein.
Postal Address: PO Box 12911, Brandhof, Bloemfontein 9324.
Location Link

EASTERN REGION:
Telephone: 27 31 207 3290 or
27 31 207 3251
Email: [email protected]
Physical Address: 50 West Riding Row,
Second Floor Office 11/12, Sherwood 4091
Postal Address: PO Box 1350, Wandsbeck 3631
Location Link

SOUTHERN REGION:
Telephone: 27 21 417 2660
Email: [email protected]
Physical Address: 1st Floor Convention Towers,
Cnr Hereengracht & Walter Sisulu Avenue Foreshore,
Cape Town 8001.
Postal Address: P O Box 4484, Cape Town 8000.
Location Link

SAICA INTERNATIONAL:
Bruce Freer CA(SA)
Telephone: +44 (0)7397 611 113
Sarah Varney
Telephone: +44 (0)7855 412 911
Email: [email protected]
Address & Contact Link

Eligibility

The applicant applying for the APC exam must have the eligibility requirements given here:

• The applicant must have passed ITC exam, and should have completed 20 months of a registered training contract.
• The applicant should also have a successfully completed an APC professional programme, offered for the first time in 2014.
• The applicant must be a holder of a professional programme certificate obtained in either 2020, 2021 or 2022.

Also, the SAICA has some exceptions eligibility requirements for some of the applicants such as:

• The applicant who holds the CPA(K) designation must write and pass the SAICA APC examination.
• However, these applicants are not required to complete the Professional Programme for purposes of entry to the APC examination, although it is strongly recommended that they complete this programme.
• This exception route is only available to individuals who hold the CPA(K) designation, and must have at least 24 months’ work experience after obtaining these designations.
• The applicant must also be a graduate of a university degree assessed by the SAQA Foreign Qualifications Evaluation and Advisory Services as equivalent to a three year South African Bachelor’s degree.

Fees

• Non-Refundable registration fee – R517.00. (Subject to change)

Validity

• The APC exam results are valid for a period of 3 consecutive years from the date of completing the professional programme.

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Processing Time

• The online registration application can be submitted immediately after entering all the necessary details. Therefore, the whole APC exam registration take between 0 – 15 days for the whole process.

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Instructions

• There are some waivers in the eligibility requirement of APC registration such as:
  • If a candidate has been granted an exemption or remission from service under a training contract by SAICA in terms of the provisions of SAICA's Training Regulations.
  • As per the terms of arrangements made by the IPD Committee and/or SAICA with and at the request of another organised body of professional accountants or auditors in terms of formal and signed recognition agreements for membership.

Required Information

• Login ID
• SAICA Number
• Member type
• Prefix
• Initials
• First Name
• Middle Name
• Last Name
• Maiden Name
• ID type
• Identity Number
• Date of Birth
• Race
• Gender
• Job Title
• Professional Code
• Language
• If disabled, Nature of Disability
• Company/Employer
• Country
• Postal Code
• Province/State
• Suburb
• P. O. Box
• Street Address
• Physical Address
• International Dialling Codes
• Work Phone
• Home Phone
• Cell Phone
• Fax Number
• Web Address
• Email Address
• ITC Exam details

Need for the Document

• Assessment of Professional Competence registration completion document is required to become a Professional Chartered Surveyor in South Africa.

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