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Immigration Accountant License

This license is included under Channel 2. To apply, simply log a support ticket through your membership profile. Get authorised to perform a specialised service as set by the National Qualifications Framework Act, 67 of 2008.

17 CPD units December 1, 2024

What will set you apart

By completing this course you will gain the following competencies

  • Stand out from the crowd and hence be able to attract more clients.
  • Be able to accept referrals from other non-specialist accountants and in this way diversify your client composition to include business clients and other accountants.
  • Be offered a specialist work at a higher fee than normal accounting work providing a much higher profit margin per hour of service delivered.

Event breakdown

  • Study Unit 1 Introduction Study Unit 2 Objective of an agreed-upon procedures Engagements Study Unit 3 General principles of an Agreed-upon Engagements Study Unit 4 Defining the Terms of Engagement Study Unit 5 The BAP(SA) should plan the work so that an effective engagement will be performed Study Unit 6 The BAP(SA) should documents matters which are important in providing evidence to support the report of factual findings Study Unit 7 Procedures and Evidence Study Unit 8 The report on an agreed upon procedures engagement needs to describe the purpose Study Unit 9 Illustration of an Engagement letter Study Unit 10 Appendix 2 - Illustrated Report
  • International standards on related services 4400
  • The BAP(SA) should carry out the procedures agreed upon
Category: Immigration AccountantType: CPD CourseCPD category: Immigration Accounting

Description

The objective of this license is to equip Business Accountants in Practice to:
  • To establish standards on the BAP(SA)’s professional responsibilities when an engagement to perform agreed-upon procedures regarding on the application of a Business Visa in terms of sections 14(1)(a) and (2)(b) of the Immigration Regulations (as amended) under the Immigration Act, No. 13 of 2002, is undertaken, and on the form and content of the report that the BAP(SA) issues in connection with such an engagement.
  • To obtain the license you need to provide evidence of competence in the specialist area. This evidence is presented by passing an exam. The exam is set by an independent industry expert and accredited by CIBA.

The entry requirements to enroll are as follows:

  1. a CBAP (CIBA designation) OR an equivalent designation with another professional body equivalent at NQF level 7 plus CIBA Associate membership together with
  2. a minimum of 7 years of general accountancy experience (this includes the 4 years requirement for a CBAP designation).
   

How to Apply

Please follow the steps carefully to successfully apply for your licence
  1. Login to your membership profile
  2. Navigate to “My Communications”
  3. Choose the “My Tickets” option
  4. Create a new Ticket
  5. Under “Select Department” choose the “CPD.myciba” option
  6. Under “Select Category” choose the “Other – CPD” option
  7. Under “Subject” please indicate that you are applying for a licence
  8. Under “Message” please give more information on the type of licence you are applying for

You will earn a certificate

On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 17 CPD units in Immigration Accounting.

Requirements

  • Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
  • Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser