CIBA Approved Training Office (ATO) Programme

Here’s your chance to expand your practice, build your legacy, and unlock real support and funding.
Step into a bigger role in the profession—this is your opportunity to:

  • Grow your firm by offering new services and attracting fresh business
  • Mentor and shape the next generation of accountants while positioning yourself as a trusted expert
  • Access practical support, tools, and funding that help you deliver more value without adding more hours to your day


Whether you’re looking to boost your bottom line, pay it forward, or get the backing your practice deserves—this is your next step.

How to apply

CIBA designation holders (CBAP, CFM & CCFO) seeking to register their accounting firms/Practices as ATOs they need to follow the following steps:

  1. Apply and be approved as a CIBA ATO
  2. Pay an ATO Adminstration fee of R1 150 VAT incl.

Helping Practices Grow While Training the Next Generation of Accountants

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Applications

Required Supporting Documentation

Applications open 4 August 2025. 

We held an information session on Friday 25th July. Who should watch? 

This session is ideal for all practising members who:

  • Run or manage an accounting practice
  • Are interested in mentoring trainees
  • Wish to enhance their firm’s capacity and reputation

If you missed the session register here and watch the recording. 

The following supporting documentation must be uploaded:

  1. Upload: Certified ID
  2. Upload: Work Permit (conditional)
  3. Upload: CV
  4. Upload: Certified Qualifications
  5. CIPC Registration Documents
  6. SARS TCS Certificate or PIN
  7. Financial Statements (Proof of Financial Stability)
  8. Proof of Premises (Lease/Deed)
  9. SLA/Employment Contract of TO
  10. List of Trainees (If already available)

The Application Form

The application form consists of the following 6 sections:

  • A. Accounting Firm Details
  • B. Training Officer Details 
  • C. ATO Structure and Capacity
  • D. Required Documents
  • E. ATO Declaration
  • F. Consent and permission

 

Questions about the program?

Reach out to

ATO@myciba.org.

Only queries related to the ATO Programme will be addressed through this email.

For all other enquiries, kindly use CIBA’s official communication channel by logging a support ticket:

  1. Log in to your Membership Profile
  2. Select My Support & Tools
  3. Click on My Tickets
  4. Add Ticket
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Section A: Accounting Firm Details

a.4 Legal Entity Type
a.6 Physical Address, example Address Line 1: 12 Hopestreet, Address Line 2: Joy Estate Unit 1, City: Midrand, Province: Gauteng, Regional Code: 1692
a.7 Postal Address (if different from Physical address)
Don't include any spaces.

Section B: Training Officer Details

Don't include any spaces.
b.7 Work Permit (excludes Namibian Members)
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Upload a CERTIFIED copy of your Identity document and/or valid passport document (certified on/after 4 May 2025).
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b.12 Add another Training Officer?
Don't include any spaces.
b.19 Work Permit 2nd Training Officer
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Upload a CERTIFIED copy of your Identity document and/or valid passport document (certified on/after 4 May 2025).
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Section C: ATO Structure and Capacity

c.3 Do you have existing Trainees in your practice ?
c.5 Do you have a stable Internet Connection?
c.6 Do you have functional Laptops for Trainees?

Section D: Required Documents

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Section E: ATO Declaration

e.1 All submitted info is accurate
e.2 The firm complies with eligibility criteria
e.3 We will provide a safe and supportive environment
e.4 We commit to submitting annual confirmations
e.5 We accept that failure to comply may result in suspension
e.6 Acknowledgement of annual ATO renewal fee:
- 0–10 Trainees = R500 - 11–20 Trainees = R1000 - 21–30 Trainees =R1500 - 31+ Trainees = R2000
e.7 We understand compliance and renewal requirements
e.8 We agree to site visits, monitoring, and audits
e.9 We confirm capacity and infrastructure
e.10 We confirm internet and laptop availability
As per your ID/ passport document.

F. Consent & Submission

I confirm that the above information is true and complete.

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