Black November · Learning
Short courses half price, CPD bundles 25% off
Until 30 November 2026, CIBA's short courses and the Business Rescue Specialist exam and preparation are half price, and three CPD bundles are 25% off. Open to members and non-members.
Offer ends at 23:59 on Monday 30 November 2026
Specialise for half the price
Each short course teaches one sector or skill in depth, so you can take on clients other accountants turn away. All courses are online.
Short course
IFRS for SMEs Third Edition
For accountants preparing SME financial statements before the 2026 comparative year catches up with them.
- Apply the public accountability test to each client
- Map the changed sections to the clients on your books
- Measure fair value under the new Section 12
Short course
Municipal Financial Management & Audit Compliance
For finance staff and advisers working in or for municipalities.
- Trace the municipal accountability chain and the AGSA mandate
- Apply the core MFMA duties of the accounting officer and CFO
- Tell unauthorised, irregular and wasteful expenditure apart
Short course
Construction Accounting for Bookkeepers
For bookkeepers with contractors and builders as clients.
- Recognise construction revenue over time
- Handle retentions, progress billings and variations
- Get the VAT timing on retentions right
Short course
Bookkeeping for Farmers
For bookkeepers serving farming clients.
- Set up a complete farm bookkeeping system
- Account for biological assets and seasonal cash flow
- Claim the diesel rebate and meet farm-specific tax rules
Short course
Bookkeeping for Retail, Hospitality & Restaurants
For bookkeepers serving shops, restaurants and guest houses.
- Record and reconcile cash, card, EFT and delivery-platform sales
- Apply the VAT entertainment rules and the food-and-beverage exception
- Track food and beverage costs and manage stock under IAS 2
Short course
AI Skills for the Modern Accountant
For accountants who want to use AI safely in client work.
- Prompt AI reliably with the CIBA C-R-I-S-P method
- Check AI output before it goes to a client or SARS
- Draft your firm's AI policy and keep client data POPIA-compliant
Short course
Basic VAT Short Course
For accountants, bookkeepers and business professionals who handle VAT for clients or employers.
- Know who must register for VAT, and when
- Tell standard-rated, zero-rated and exempt supplies apart
- Work out what input VAT can and can't be claimed
Short course
FIC Compliance for Accountable Institutions
For firms that register companies or provide trust and company services, and must meet FIC Act duties.
- Work out whether your services trigger FIC Act obligations
- Build or review your Risk Management and Compliance Programme
- Know when and how to file reports on goAML
Business Rescue and CPD bundles
Specialist licence
Business Rescue Specialist: exam and preparation
Prepare for the Business Rescue Specialist exam and register with the CIPC as a business rescue practitioner. Companies in financial distress need people who know the law and the numbers.
- Apply the Companies Act provisions on business rescue in practice
- Advise and protect directors, creditors, shareholders and employees
- Show evidence of your competence when you register with the CIPC
The normal Business Rescue licence criteria apply. Check that you meet them before you buy.
CPD bundle · 25% off
Taxation CPD Bundle 2026
Your tax CPD for the year in one purchase. Best for non-members who need tax CPD.
CPD bundle · 25% off
2025 CPD Catch-Up Package
Behind on your 2025 CPD? Close the gap in one go and get back to good standing.
CPD bundle · 25% off
2026 Comprehensive CPD Bundle
A full year of CPD in one purchase. Best for non-members who need CPD for 2026.
Not sure?
Ask us which course fits
Tell us what you do and who your clients are, and the CIBA team will recommend a course or bundle.
Ask us to call youBlack November prices end on 30 November
From 1 December 2026, standard course and bundle prices apply again.
Offer ends at 23:59 on Monday 30 November 2026
- Click the button on the course or bundle you want.
- Log in to cpd.myciba.org, or create a free account.
- The Black November price shows automatically, next to the usual price struck through. You don't need a code.
- Pay by 23:59 on 30 November 2026 and start learning.
Questions we get asked
Do I need to be a CIBA member?
No. Black November prices are open to members and non-members.
Do these courses count for CPD?
Yes. The CPD units for each course and bundle are listed above.
What does the price include?
Everything: the course material, the assessments and your certificate.
How long do I have access?
For 12 months from the day you buy. After that, you keep access for as long as the course is available on cpd.myciba.org.
Can anyone do the Business Rescue course?
The normal Business Rescue licence criteria apply. Check that you meet them before you buy: if you don't, you can't get a refund of the course fee for that reason.
Are the courses online?
Yes. You do them online through cpd.myciba.org.
When does the offer end?
At 23:59 on Monday 30 November 2026. From 1 December, standard prices apply.
Can I combine this with another discount?
No. Black November prices can't be combined with other discounts.
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Not sure which course fits your work? Leave your number and the CIBA team will aim to phone you within one working day.
- We check which offer applies to you
- We answer your questions about fees and requirements
- We help you finish before the offer ends on 30 November
Ready now? You don't need to wait for our call.
See the coursesT&Cs apply. Offer valid from 2 November 2026 until 23:59 on Monday 30 November 2026. Prices include VAT. Prices include VAT. Short courses and Business Rescue: 50% off. CPD bundles: 25% off. Open to members and non-members; the normal Business Rescue licence criteria apply, so check that you meet them before you buy. Access for 12 months from purchase. Refunds under clauses 22.3 and 23 of the CIBA Terms and Conditions of Use. Read the full Black November terms and conditions.