Examinations

SAICA sets the following examinations:

• Part I of the Qualifying Examination (QE I)
  This is the standard setting exam which is written after the completion of the CTA and is an assessment of core competence. To be eligible to write this exam a candidate must hold a CTA that has been accredited by SAICA.

• AGA Exam the last time this exam will be written is March 2009.

• Part II of the Qualifying Examination – Financial Management (QE II FM)
  This is the final written assessment of professional competence (Financial Management). You need to have completed all the following before you are eligible to write this exam:

1. Passed Part I; and
2. Successfully completed a relevant specialist programme; and
3. Completed no less than 18 months of your training contract.

• The Public Practice Examination (PPE) – which is set by the IRBA.
  SAICA administers this examination on behalf of the IRBA.

This is the final written assessment of professional competence (Auditing). You need to have completed all the following before you are eligible to write this exam:

1. Passed Part I; and
2. Successfully completed a relevant Specialist Programme; and
3. Completed no less than 18 months of your Training Contract.

Exam Information To find out all important information relating to SAICA and SAICA administered examination.

Registering for an exam To find out more about how to register for a SAICA or IRBA examination [note: SAICA administers the PPE on behalf of the IRBA] Go to register for an examination

Information on what will be examined and past exam papers Competency Framework Examinable Pronouncements Past Exam Papers

Exam Results Exam results are available in February for the SAICA Part II Financial Management exam and in May for the Part I exam View someone's exam results Statistics Application for Duplicate Letter