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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION: 
MAT(SA) - Member Accounting Technicians (SA) 
DESIGNATION ID DESIGNATION TITLE
981  MAT(SA) - Member Accounting Technicians (SA) 
PROFESSIONAL BODY DESIGNATION STATUS
SAICA - South African Institute of Chartered Accountants  Reregistered 
SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
SAQA 166/22  2022-05-10  2027-05-09 


DESCRIPTION:
Accounting Technician SA is SAICA's entry level membership designation. The primary role of an AT (SA) is to support senior management in the Accounting and Finance environment. Accounting Technicians are able to prepare financial statements, operate computerized accounting systems and apply sound internal controls. An AT(SA) should demonstrate ethical behaviour and professional competence at all times. 
AWARDING CRITERIA
For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification:
  • Certificate: Accounting NQF Level 5 (SAQA ID: 80189) or
  • Suitable alternative qualification in Accounting/Finance at a minimum NQF Level 5. 
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    Experiential Learning or Experience
    Minimum of one years' relevant work experience. 
    Competency Assessment
    Test of Professional Competence (ToPC). 
    Designation RPL Statement
    This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. 
    RETAINING CRITERIA
    In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
    Code of Conduct
    Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. 
    Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
    All SAICA members and associates are required to:
  • Undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development activities on an annual basis.
  • Follow an output-based measurement approach to Continuing Professional Development by demonstrating the maintenance and development of relevant competence by generating an annual Continuing Professional Development reflective plan.
    Keep a record of the completed Continuing Professional Development reflective plan for a period of the most recent three calendar years.Submit a Continuing Professional Development reflective plan to SAICA when required to do so through SAICA's monitoring process.Submit an annual declaration to SAICA reporting on compliance with the Continuing Professional Development Policy. 
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    Fees
    Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. 


    PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION PROGRESSION PATHWAY
    (The Designation being reported on here is shown in italics.)

    Sequence Designation ID Designation Title
    1981MAT(SA) - Member Accounting Technicians (SA)
    2983PSMAT(SA) - Public Sector Member Accounting Technicians (SA)
    38CA (SA) - Chartered Accountant (South Africa)


    PROFESSIONAL BODY WEB ADDRESS:
    For more information on this Professional Designation, please visit www.saica.co.za