Course Catalogue

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Understanding the Client’s Business

How to understand a client’s business model and how they make money How to identify key risks and problem areas in a client’s business How operations, finance, and compliance link together What questions to ask clients to get the full picture How to spot warning signs before problems arise How better business understanding improves your advice and decisions How this knowledge helps you build stronger client relationships

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CIBA Compliance Channel: Legislative Update - February 2026

Be aware of the latest legislative changes and what they mean for your business, practice, and your clients Remain compliant with changing requirements and deadlines Identify how you can change your service offerings in line with new legislative requirements Know where to find necessary guides and documents and Have access to the presenter and the CIBA technical unit via email for follow-up Q&A.

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IFRS for SMEs Agriculture and Biological Assets

How to correctly account for biological assets and avoid common financial reporting mistakes Revenue recognition for agriculture—when and how to record sales, even with long production cycles Fair value vs cost model—which one should you use, and what’s the impact on taxes? The SARS implications—what’s deductible, what’s not, and how to avoid disputes How to advise clients on financial and tax planning specific to farming and agribusiness

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Professional Evaluation for The Chartered Financial Administrator Designation

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Toets

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2026 Budget Speech Viewing & Expert Analysis - In Person

Johan Heydenrych, Tax Driector at Kreston SA Dr. Frederich Kirst -Senior Lecturer at School of Economics at UJ Phumlani Majozi – Senior Economist at African Markets Institute Mamohlwa Mohlola - Associate Director - Corporate Tax : Financial Services and Other at Deloitte South Africa Anticipated tax increases Shifts in government spending priorities Key macroeconomic indicators and their relevance to business Personal and Corporate Tax Outlook – What the changes mean for compliance and advisory Indirect Taxes and VAT Trends – How potential eVAT developments could affect reporting Small Business Relief or Risk? – Updates that may benefit or burden SMEs Public Sector and Infrastructure Allocations – Sector-specific impact for finance professionals

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Beyond Guesswork: Understanding and Applying Activity-Based Costing (ABC)

Understand the principles and purpose of Activity-Based Costing (ABC) Identify cost drivers and allocate overheads more precisely Compare ABC with traditional costing methods and know when to use each Build practical ABC models to support pricing and profitability analysis Use ABC data to make better management and strategic decisions Apply ABC principles in small and medium-sized businesses using real examples

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Bookkeeping Made Easy: A Practical Beginner’s Course for South Africans

Capture transactions correctly using proper source documents Maintain accurate journals and ledgers Manage cash, bank accounts, debtors, and creditors with confidence Understand payroll basics in a South African business context Apply VAT and basic tax principles correctly Complete the full bookkeeping cycle without confusion Produce basic financial reports that actually make sense Use technology tools to support bookkeeping work Work professionally and ethically in a bookkeeping role

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Leading People, Not Just Numbers: Human Resources and Team Management for Your Practice

Understand key HR responsibilities within a professional practice Recruit, onboard, and retain the right people for long-term growth Manage performance, conflict, and communication with confidence Build team structures that balance accountability and trust Navigate HR compliance and employee relations smoothly Develop leadership habits that inspire your team and strengthen your brand

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Locked Down: Cybersecurity for Accountants and Financial Professionals

Understand the biggest cybersecurity threats facing accounting and finance teams Learn how hackers target small firms and what simple defences stop them Secure client data across emails, devices, and cloud platforms Build habits that reduce risk — passwords, backups, and user access control Recognise phishing and social engineering tactics before it’s too late Create a practical cybersecurity checklist for your practice or business

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Professional Evaluation for the Chartered Bookkeeper Designation

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Qualify - Auditing II 2025

Accreditation The Chartered Institute of Business Accountants (CIBA) is a SAQA-accredited professional body (Professional Body ID 874). That means the training you complete through us carries real weight in the profession and supports your journey toward recognised practice status. When you successfully pass the final exam, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion issued by CIBA. This certificate proves you’re competent in analysing, preparing, and reporting financial statements for legal entities, related entities, and consolidated groups—aligned with both International Standards and South African regulatory requirements. In short, it shows you can handle real-world financial reporting without putting yourself or your clients at risk. This certificate is issued under the National Policy for the Implementation of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as authorised by SAQA, and is recognised by CIBA as meeting the competency standards approved for admission as a Chartered Business Accountant in Practice (CBAP). If you’re serious about standing out, charging for compliance expertise, and building a respected practice, this level of evidence-based competency matters.