Post-graduate Diploma: Professional Accountant in Practice
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a Post-graduate Diploma at NQF level 8, carrying 240 credits, in the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield. Its title indicates an advanced focus on professional accounting practice. The supplied record identifies the South African Institute of Professional Accountants as the originator. The record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023, while its current registration status still requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced study related to professional accounting practice may consider this qualification, subject to confirming the provider’s admission requirements and whether the qualification is currently available for enrolment.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further study or development related to the Accountant in Practice career. This relationship does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into that career. Because the supplied record shows a registration end date and requires verification, prospective learners should confirm its current status before relying on it for career planning.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Professional accounting practice
- Accounting knowledge within the finance, economics and accounting field
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Post-graduate Diploma: Professional Accountant in Practice
- SAQA ID
- 20391
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Finance Economics and Accounting
- Originator
- South African Institute of Professional Accountants
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before applying.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and whether your prior qualifications are accepted.
- Request the current curriculum and confirm the assessment arrangements.
- Ask whether any workplace-based learning, practical requirements or other participation requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification’s recognition and relevance for your intended accounting career or further-study plans.