Serving the Agriculture Sector
Feeding communities. Protecting livelihoods. Empowering financial experts.
Farmers face unpredictable weather, volatile markets, and seasonal income cycles. They’re not just running businesses; they’re feeding the nation.
That’s why they need accountants who understand both the farm gate and the tax gate.
Why the Agriculture Sector Needs Financial Experts
Agriculture runs on seasons, not steady cash flow.
When rain, markets, or policy change, it can upend entire operations. That’s why financial control and compliance are survival tools, not luxuries.
Accountants in this sector help farmers:
Stay compliant with SARS, AgriSETA, and labour laws
Protect assets and access co-op or bank finance
Manage cashflow through droughts and harvest cycles
Structure VAT on exports and fuel rebates
One mistake can cost not just revenue, but entire livelihoods. That’s why CIBA trains accountants who speak the language of the land.
Your Role as a Finance Professional
You’re not just balancing books. You’re keeping farms operational through risk and recovery.
Register and advise on UIF, COIDA, and AgriBEE
Manage seasonal payrolls and temporary labour compliance
Structure tax efficiently for equipment purchases and land use
Prepare financials for co-op or Land Bank finance
Set up simple, farm-ready systems for inventory and cashflow tracking
CIBA-licensed accountants in agriculture:
CIBA gives you the frameworks, templates, and sector knowledge to serve clients confidently — and bill fairly for your expertise.
Key Regulators and Compliance Bodies
Understanding the agri-regulatory landscape gives you an edge.
Regulator/Body - SARS Focus - Tax, VAT on exports, fuel rebates, payroll taxes
Regulator/Body - DALRRD Focus - Land use, agricultural permits, rural development
Regulator/Body - AgriSETA Focus - Skills levies, training grants, learnership funding
Regulator/Body - Dept. of Labour Focus - UIF, COIDA, seasonal worker compliance
Regulator/Body - Land Bank Focus - Agricultural finance and reporting
Regulator/Body - National Treasury / DFFE Focus - Grants, infrastructure, environmental compliance
Regulator/Body - SARB Focus - Foreign exchange for exports and equipment imports
Regulator/Body - Local Municipalities Focus - Rates, service levies, and infrastructure
Regulator/Body - SAQA / QCTO Focus - Agri-training and skills development programs
CIBA Support for Agricultural Accountants
You don’t have time to learn every law from scratch.
CIBA gives you sector-specific training, compliance templates, and ready-to-use checklists built for your size and speed.
Who This Is For
For Bookkeepers
Free CIBA Agri Bookkeeper Course
Gain credibility and industry recognition
Pathway into full CIBA designation
For Accountants (CBAPs)
Become a licensed Agri-Sector Specialist
Charge higher fees for sector-recognised expertise
Get exclusive referrals through CIBA partnerships
For Sector Bodies & NPO Networks
Partner with CIBA to upskill members
Reduce compliance failures and financial risks
Build a network of accountants who understand agriculture