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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

Apply for CBAP
Talk to a Practice Advisor

Why Start a Practice? 

Your skills are valuable, turning them into a practice gives you freedom, income, and recognition 

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Earn real money on the side — and scale when you’re ready. 

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Be your own boss, choose your clients, set your fees. 

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Stand out: with CIBA behind you, clients see a recognised, ethical professional. 

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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.

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How to Start 

3 Simple steps:

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Get Recognised:
Apply for your CIBA designation(CBAP).

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Get Compliant: Register with SARS (tax), CIPC (BRP), and follow the rules we summarise in the Knowledge Centre.

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Get Clients:
Use our templates, sector networks, and practice management

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