Start your own accounting practice with CIBA at your back
Turn your skills into income, part-time or full-time. We guide you through setup, licences, compliance, and growth
Why Start a Practice?
Your skills are valuable, turning them into a practice gives you freedom, income, and recognition
Earn real money on the side — and scale when you’re ready.
Be your own boss, choose your clients, set your fees.
Stand out: with CIBA behind you, clients see a recognised, ethical professional.
SMEs need what you offer every month: books, payroll, tax, advice.

What You Can Do
Audits belong to Registered Auditors. Everything else SMEs need? That’s you.
Typical services:
Compilations & reviews | Payroll, VAT & tax submissions | Management reports & advice | Valuations, business rescue, forensics | Sector specialisations: NPOs, farmers, creatives, lawyer, etc.
How to Start
3 Simple steps:
Get Recognised:
Apply for your CIBA designation(CBAP).
Get Compliant: Register with SARS (tax), CIPC (BRP), and follow the rules we summarise in the Knowledge Centre.
Get Clients:
Use our templates, sector networks, and practice management