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ACCOUNTANT TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS
The AT(SA) qualifications are built as a progression pathway that takes learners from a foundational level through to an advanced level of accounting knowledge, skills and competencies. The blended learning methodology ensures a teaching and learning approach that is focused on the application of the newly acquired skills in the workplace.
The resultant outcome is a fit for purpose employee who is able to function independently, produce error free work and make a meaningful contribution to business performance.
QUALIFICATIONS
ACCOUNTING QUALIFICATIONS
(AQ)
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Certificate:
Accounting Technician NQF Level 3 -
FET Certification:
Accoutning Technician NQF Level 4 -
Certificate:
Accounting NQF Level 5
ACCOUNTING
qualifications
pUBLIC SECTOR
(PS)
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Certificate:
Accounting Technician PS NQF Level 3 -
FET Certification:
Accounting Technician PS NQF Level 4 -
Certificate:
Accounting PS NQF Level 5
ACCOUNTING
qUALIFICATIONS
lOCAL gOVERNMENT
(LG)
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Certificate:
Accounting Technician LG NQF Level 3 -
FET Certification:
Accounting Technician LG NQF Level 4 -
Certificate:
Accounting LG NQF Level 5
QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate:
Accounting Technician
NQF Level 3
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Basic Accounting I
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Basic Accounting II
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Work effectively in accounting & finance
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Basic costing
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Computerised accounting
Further Education & Training Certificate: Accounting Technician
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Accounts preparation I
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Accounts preparation II
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Cash management
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Costs and revenues
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Indirect tax
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Professional ethics in accounting and finance
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Spreadsheets software
Certificate: Accounting
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Financial Statements
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Budgeting
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Financial performance
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Internal control and accounting systems
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Personal tax
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Business tax
NQF Level 4
NQF Level 5
PSAQ QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate: LGAQ
NQF Level 3
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Workplace Skills
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Working with computers
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Intro to accounting
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Budgeting and reporting
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Making and recording payments
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Recording revenue and receipts
Certificate: PSAQ
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Communication and supervision
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Use of technology in accounting
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Professional ethics
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Preparation of reconciliations and trial balance
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Prep of financial statements
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Recovery of debtors
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Budget preparation and monitoring
Certificate: PSAQ
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Communication and Managing a Team
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Professional ethics
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Economic Reporting format and SCOA Classification
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Budget Management
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Accounting for assets and inventory
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Financial Reporting
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Internal Control, Internal Audit and External Audit
NQF Level 4
NQF Level 5
LGAQ QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate: LGAQ
NQF Level 3
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Recording income and receipts
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Making and recording payments
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Working with computers
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Professional ethics
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Accounting work skills
Certificate: PSAQ
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Accounting work skills
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Professional ethics
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Maintaining fin records and preparing final accounts
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Recording and evaluating costs and revenues
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Operating a cash man and credit control system
Certificate: PSAQ
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in development
NQF Level 4
NQF Level 5
Further Education & Training Certificate: Accounting Technician NQF Level 4
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The AT(SA) qualifications are
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Accounts preparation I
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Accounts preparation II
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Cash management
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Costs and revenues
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Indirect tax
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Professional ethics in accounting and finance
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Spreadsheets software
ASSESSMENT
AT(SA) offers students a competence-based assessment methodology. It’s robust, flexible and they have both paper or computer based exams including projects.
They are assessed on skills, knowledge and application. Once qualified, they become a respected member of AT(SA).
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They are then encouraged to work towards higher levels of AT(SA) membership, further enhancing their careers and improving their performance.
ACCREDITATION
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SAICA Accreditation
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QCTO Accreditation
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Managed by AT(SA)
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Accreditation Team
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​Accredited training providers are required to comply with best practices in these main areas as prescribed by the Professional Body. These outcomes are monitored, audited and reviewed by the AT(SA) on an on-going basis
