TIPS HOW TO PASS CTA at UNISA?

TIPS HOW TO PASS CTA at UNISA? This qualification may be obtained on a piece meal basis, but only students who pass all the modules in one academic year will be awarded a Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA) which will allow them to sit for the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants’ SAICA’s Initial Test of Competence (ITC)

What Is A CTA In Unisa

The CTA qualification is a highly advanced certification that expands upon the fundamental principles of accounting and financial management. It empowers students to explore intricate and specialised fields like auditing, taxation, and financial reporting. Individuals who successfully complete the CTA programme are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to embark on a fulfilling career as chartered accountants. This professional designation holds significant esteem within the financial industry.

This qualification provides students with the essential skills needed to tackle the complex challenges of modern accounting. These skills include critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities. Gaining a postgraduate degree in accounting is an important milestone for aspiring accounting professionals. It provides a deep understanding of accounting principles and practises, which prepares graduates for a successful career in accounting.

HOW TO PASS CTA at UNISA?

1. Mind your study method, do not waste time going through the textbook too much, rather spend more time practicing questions.
2.  The Acts and standards are more important. these books should be your best friend.
3.   You are not a robot. Keep a balance between work and rest.
4.  Do not write test 4 if not necessary, remember at this point fatigue gets the better of us.
5. Join the Facebook group in order to stay updated on recent changes, the test dates tend to change a lot. Check for more at youtube
   

Who qualifies for CTA?

I get this question ALL the time! Along with “How do I pass CTA?” I can help with both, but let’s focus on how to become a Chartered Accountant here.

Here’s the basics:

• SAICA-accredited degree in Accounting
• SAICA-accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (CTA / PGDA)
• SAICA’s Board 1 – ITC: Initial Test of Competence
• SAICA’s Board 2- APC: Assessment of Professional Competence
• SAICA Articles (Traineeship at SAICA-accredited training office)

How long will it take?

In ideal circumstances, (ie: if you pass everything first time) the CA(SA) qualification will take seven years.

• Three year degree
• One year for CTA (PGDA)
• Three years of Articles (practical work experience; traineeship)

Most candidates don’t have ideal circumstances, so it’s generally a lot longer. (It took me 11 years).

You can take a look at the qualification path here for more detail, but I’m going to summarise it quite a bit for the purposes of this article.