Governance You Can Trust 

Since 1987, CIBA has been recognised by law as a professional body. That recognition doesn’t come easy — it’s earned through strict governance, transparent reporting, and constant oversight. 

Governance isn’t paperwork. It’s how we protect your designation, safeguard the public, and make sure accountants are trusted to strengthen businesses and grow GDP.

    • Legally Registered: We are a Non-Profit Company (NPC) and Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) under South African law. Our purpose is to deliver value to members and society, not profit. 

    • Guided by Best Practice: We follow King IV and IFAC principles for ethical leadership, accountability, and good governance. 

    • Our Charter: Our Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI), board, and committees operate under the Companies Act. 

    • External Oversight: SAQA, CIPC, and SARS all monitor our compliance, recognition, and reporting obligations. 

    • AGM Transparency: Once a year, members receive our results, ask questions, and hold us accountable. 

    • Board Committees: Audit, Risk, and Social & Ethics committees ensure nothing falls through the cracks. 

  • This means CIBA isn’t just a “logo body.” We’re a professional, transparent, and legally recognised organisation that protects your designation and strengthens the profession. 

  • We don’t celebrate titles — we celebrate accountability. Here are the roles that keep CIBA governed and mission-driven: 

    • Chairperson (Non-Exec): Strategy and oversight. 

    • CEO (Exec): Engages regulators, industries, and members. 

    • CFO (Exec): Keeps operations and finances sustainable. 

    • Audit & Risk Lead (Non-Exec): Transparency and compliance. 

    • Ethics & Social Lead (Non-Exec): Keeps values front and centre. 

    • Economics & Policy Advisor (Non-Exec): Ensures economics drive our mission. 

    • Company Secretary (Non-Exec): Legal and regulatory guardrail

  • How SAQA, CIPC & SARS Measure Us 

    Being a recognised professional body means passing annual tests of credibility. Here’s what SAQA and regulators check: 

    • Legal Status: Must be an NPC (CIPC-registered) or NPO (DSD-registered). 

    • Governance: A proper charter/MOI, board, and good corporate governance. 

    • Transformation: Policies and practices aligned with SA demographics. 

    • Resources: Independent staff and sufficient finances to deliver sustainably. 

    • Operational Capacity: Real offices, systems, and facilities. 

    • Financial Sustainability: 3 years of audited or independently reviewed financials. 

    • Professional Designations: At least one SAQA-registered designation. 

    • Code of Conduct & Ethics: Published, enforced, and supported by complaints processes. 

    • CPD: Ongoing professional development for members. 

    • Data Management: Member data submitted annually to the National Learners’ Records Database (NLRD). 

    • Public Engagement: Sharing career information and promoting public trust in the profession. 

    • Renewal Oversight: Recognition reviewed every 5 years via monitoring and evaluation. 

    • You’re backed by a legally sound, ethically governed body. 

    • You benefit from leadership that works for the profession, not politics. 

    • You’re part of a professional home that is audited and recognised every year by SAQA, CIPC, and SARS. 

    • Your designation is protected by independent governance, transparent reporting, and external oversight. 

  • We publish Annual Integrated Reports so you can see exactly how we perform against our mission, manage our finances, and deliver value to members. 
    This is part of our promise: transparency, accountability, trust.

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