CIBA NPO Treasurer Short Course
Your guide to managing your organisation’s money with confidence and integrity This course is valued at R5 175 incl. VAT Your Price: R0 – Fully subsidised by CIBA for qualifying NPO Treasurers As part of CIBA’s National Development Initiative, we are fully subsidising the cost of this programme for eligible non-profit treasurers. Our goal is to equip NPO financial leaders with the practical knowledge and confidence to manage donor funds responsibly, transparently, and in line with regulatory expectations. Complete 10 modules (24 CPD units) and earn your CIBA NPO Treasurer Certificate, at no cost, courtesy of CIBA's community investment programme.
What will set you apart
By completing this course you will gain the following competencies
- Understand how NPOs operate in South Africa
- Know your legal and ethical duties as a treasurer
- Keep proper financial records
- Prepare reports for funders and the Department of Social Development
- Understand basic accounting, budgeting, and tax rules for NPOs
- Use simple tools to manage your NPO’s money better
Event breakdown
- Course Journey
- Section
- Theme
- What You’ll Learn
- Welcome
- Getting Started
- How to use this course and where to find help.
- Declaration
- Your Commitment
- Confirm your participation and start your journey.
- Unit 1
- Introduction to the NPO Sector
- Understand the purpose and types of NPOs in South Africa.
- Unit 2
- The Role of the Treasurer
- What a treasurer does, from record-keeping to reporting.
- Unit 3
- Governance and Ethics
- Why integrity matters and how to protect your NPO.
- Unit 4
- Record Keeping
- Practical steps to track money and receipts.
- Unit 5
- Registration and Compliance
- What laws apply and how to stay compliant.
- Unit 6
- Accounting Basics
- Understand income, expenses, and reports.
- Unit 7
- Tax and VAT for NPOs
- Learn how tax affects your organisation.
- Unit 8
- Budgeting
- How to plan and manage your NPO’s finances.
- Unit 9
- Fundraising and Communication
- Build donor trust and report results.
- Unit 10
- Technology Tools
- Free and affordable tools to make your job easier.
Description
Presenters
Faith Ngwenya — Faith Ngwenya is an accomplished leader in the accounting profession with extensive experience in professional education, skills development and stakeholder engagement. As Head of Education at CIBA, she plays a key role in advancing professional development, strengthening relationships with education and industry stakeholders, and supporting initiatives that prepare accounting professionals for the evolving demands of the profession.
Eszter Rapanos — Eszter Rapanos is a Chartered Accountant (SA) with extensive experience in auditing, quality assurance and the public sector. She began her career at the Auditor-General South Africa and has worked on projects involving organisations such as the European Union, World Bank, GIZ and KfW. She has also held senior roles in audit, training and quality control within accounting firms. At CIBA, Eszter leads quality assurance and public sector initiatives, drawing on her strong technical, regulatory and professional experience.
Leana van der Merwe — Leana van der Merwe is a Chartered Accountant and Registered Auditor with over 18 years of experience in business accounting, audit and corporate governance. A former Audit Director and professional-body Technical and Standards Executive, she has guided more than 14,000 professionals through complex regulatory matters. Leana also serves on the PAFA Technical Advisory Group, the IFAC Anti-Money Laundering Committee and the IFRS Foundation SME Implementation Group.
Nicolene Smit — Nicolene Smit is an accounting professional, academic, and education strategist with experience across professional practice, higher education, and professional body leadership. She completed her accounting articles in 2015 before moving into academia in 2017, where she served as a lecturer, subject head, and programme coordinator in Accounting Sciences. Nicolene holds a Master's degree in Taxation, a BCom Honours degree in Financial Management, and is a Chartered Business Accountant in Practice (CBAP) with CIBA. Since joining CIBA as Education Manager in 2023, she has led initiatives in academic partnerships, professional designation development, competency frameworks, and the advancement of future-focused accounting education, including the integration of artificial intelligence into finance and accounting learning
You will earn a certificate
On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 10 CPD units in Accounting.
Requirements
- Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
- Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser