Follow the guidance below if you want to pursue a career as a Chartered Accountant.
Useful jargon
CA - Chartered Accountant
SAICA - South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
IRBA - Independent Regulatory Board of Auditors (used to be known as PAAB)
Trainee - A person who has signed a training contract and is studying towards becoming a CA
Training Contract - An employment contract that run in conjunction with a SAICA Learnership
Training Office - A registered training office can offer you a learnership to become a CA