Welcome to CIMA South Africa

As a Recognised Controlling Body (RCB) for SARS, CIMA is required to regulate South African members and students providing taxation services in terms of Section 240 of the Tax Administration Act (2011), with operational effect from 1 July 2013.

To this effect, CIMA members and CIMA students (who have successfully completed the Certificate in Business Accounting (CBA) are now eligible to provide tax services.

Find more information on registering as a Tax Practitioner through CIMA:

Tax Practitioner

Access the CPD requirements and the 2018 annual subscription package:

CPD requirements

Access the tax compliance record sheet:

 CPD requirements

Access more information on applying for a PR number:

Applying for a PR number

CIMA acknowledges the need for the provision of information regarding our members’ role and function as Commissioners of Oaths in the public sector. 

We have therefore prepared a brief guide which will enable members to utilise and understand this vital role.

Members in practice (MiPs) are chartered management accountants in professional practice who provide accounting services to all types of businesses, but are not direct employees of those businesses.

More information can be found on our MiPs page:

About MiPs

The CIMA CFO Programme is an exclusive programme offered to Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and senior management who wish to enhance their professional standing through CIMA.

As part of this fast track programme, successful candidates will attend four mandatory revision workshops and sit only the last paper of the CIMA Professional Qualification. 

With successful completion of this paper and the relevant work experience, the candidates will qualify for CIMA membership and earn the professional global designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) conferred by CIMA and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

 CIMA CFO Programme

How to activate your route to CGMA Designation and what you need to know

1. Submit a detailed CV, SAICA CA (SA) certificate, SAICA Letter of Good Standing and your ID document to Lebo Rakgekola at lebo.rakgekola@aicpa-cima.com

2. Allow 4-6 weeks to receive a response

3. Upon approval, you will be eligible to register as a CIMA student.

4. All candidates are exempted from 15 modules and assessed on the Strategic Case Study Exam 

5. Fees include mandatory workshop, study material and all CIMA related fees. Contact Naathira Omar at naathira.omar@aicpa-cima.com to find out more.

The Chartered Management Accountant qualification is registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) at Level 7. The SAQA NQF registration number is 20400. The minimum credits attached to this are 930.

Please find out more here.