VLOGMAS Day 16 - How Much Trainee Accountants Earn | South African Youtuber 

That’s true but, you know, for some people circumstances don’t allow for them to get it before. So it’s nice that there’s options for those people 😊

The only thing I can say is it’s never too late to make a difference. Even if you are older, you should keep being curious to learn as much as you can from the people you meet on your path, young and old 😊

My advice would be to do articles at a smaller firm. It's a lot more personal, and the smaller firms would focus on your stronger areas as opposed to pushing you through the sausage machine with hundreds of other clerks.

I​@@rjj479 I'm a 3rd year CA student with an option of signing for Deloitte. Would u advise against that. And why? Your advise would be really helpful. THANKS.

Thank so much Kylie, that’s so kind 😊

Thank you so much. One day I will 😊

Hey Scelo, don’t worry at all. You don’t need high school accounting. Between you and me, high school accounting is not real accounting, everyone basically starts from scratch. You might actually be at an advantage because science teaches you how to find a solution/answer to a hypothesis logically and that is the skill you need to be successful in this profession 😊

@@Zintle Thank you so much for this🙏🏾.

All the best scelo, me and you are on the same boat, i hope we pull through

@@Olebogeng-kg9ol all the best to you too, Goodluck.

Thank you so much 😊😊❤️

Oh Lerato! That is so kind, thank you so much 🫢😊😊🥹❤️

Hey there, as long as it’s SAICA accredited you’re on the right track. SAICA keeps a very close eye on the programmes so you’re in good hands. Not a tip but an affirmation that you need to always remember- You can do anything you put your mind to and work hard at. You’ve got this ☺️

Hi Candice, one of the subjects in the undergraduate accounting degree is mathematics as well as financial maths. There is also statistics which is fundamentally based on maths. Alot of concepts in Man.Acc and Finance are built on a maths foundation so you do need that maths foundation, but don’t rule yourself out, you can do anything you put your mind to. CA is a professional designation, there’s so many jobs that can be done. You can literally choose, so yes it’s a good option for an introvert. When you haven’t figured out what your “thing” is in the industry and you’re going through a tough time where you currently are, yes it does get depressing

Thank you sooooo much

Hey there, my one advice would be to sit down with a financial planner so that you don’t feel the pay cut as much. They will be able to give you practical advice based on your circumstances and affordability. I can refer you to one if you’d like

Hello, yes you need to do an advanced diploma/ bridging programme to be able to do a CTA that can get you into ITC

Most times they only take candidates with CTA but if they do take you without CTA, not gonna lie they won’t pay much. Probably around 9k if not less

Mntase go check out my CTA experience video because I shared some tips that helped me cope as a first-time distance learner. What I can say is try not to fall behind on the course work. Also make time to relax and do the things you love, it’s all a balancing act 😊

For articles? Auditor General was looking for trainees (check linked in), you can also try SNG Grant Thornton, moore and Lunika Chartered Accountants

Thank you my doll 😊❤️

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Did you study part time as well?

@@officerjamesofficial I did, through Unisa.

@@rjj479 hey, any advice on how to get the out of matric articles??

@desmondskosana5975 don't chase the big firms as everyone is looking there. Go on Google maps and look for smaller audit firms in your area. Then, contact those small to medium-sized firms as they are often open to candidates from all backgrounds.

Hi Precious, the ones I personally got accepted to are Crowe Horwarth, Western Cape Treasury and Auditor General SA. I have a few friends who were able to get training without CTA at SNG Grant Thornton and BDO. If you’re proficient in Afrikaans you can also try PKF. Your best chance of getting articles without CTA are your small-medium sized firms 😊

Moore as well

Mazars also takes people without CTA

Try deloitte as well

​@@limpslive6850are serious Deloitte consulting offers non CTA holders articles?

All of my top 3 offers - Crowe Horwath, Provincial Treasury (Western Cape) and Auditor General SA

Hi Mfundo, thank you for your question. It’s not as easy as registering, there’s a whole process involved in making a training office. Also the training officer there must be a CA. It’s up to you if you are able to get another bursary that has a CA training programme or continue with this one, serve your time and then do articles after. But be careful around the rules of writing ITC- your CTA can’t be older than 3 years

@@Zintle oh thanks for the answer, now my problem is I have a contractual obligation to work for the company....I'll try to ask her if I can go another company for articles then come back as a CA. But if she was to apply at SAICA can the process and making a training office be more than two years? Because I just have two years left

@@MfundoTheFellow I’m not too sure how long it takes, SAICA might be able to give you a more accurate timeline when it comes to that, so it would be a good idea to find out from them

@@Zintle alright thank you for replying really do appreciate it

Hey there, it’s not CA stream so you will probably have to bridge at some point

Hi Precious, oh my word that is so kind. Thank you so much 🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️. Congratulations first of all!!! You can still become a CA with b.com finance but if you already know you want to be a CA try change to CA stream degree 😊 it will be shorter.

@@Zintle ok thank you so much for responding ❤️ it's much appreciated

Hello really sorry to bother you but turns out I can't change to bcom accounting at this time so may I please ask how do I go about becoming a CA(SA)the bcom finance route thank you for being such an inspiration ❤️

@@precioustshabalala8695 you’ll complete bridging course and then CTA after that 😊

@@Zintle oh ok thank so much for responding thank you so much I honestly appreciate you❤️

I was distance learning while working full time, so I guess it was technically part-time studying

Can you do your articles part time while working somewhere full time?

@@bakoenatsoanyane4025 articles are a full time job

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I’m so sorry 🥹🥹🙊

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I really dunno 🥹

Yes, the industry and geographical area has an effect. However, 5k is way below what a SAICA trainee should be earning 🙊🥹

@@Zintle i just have BCom accounting degree only and it's a finance internship for 12 month,

@@mashaumunyai538 Well that is not SAICA articles, it just an internship. U only do SAICA articles with SAICA accredited firms only.

Hi Taps, You can definitely be considered however it will probably be with the firms that accept trainees with no CTA. You will also probably need to, either repeat CTA at a SAICA Accredited institution or do a bridging course. That is if you want to pursue CA(SA).

@@Zintle so I. Short CTA Zim is as good as no CTA there coz all processes requiress one to repeat CTA from scratch, by bridging course you mean

@@Healthtitsbits no not at all, it’s not like that. It’s just that SAICA oversees the process of the CA(SA) designation. So there are certain institutions and qualifications that it has accredited for that specific purpose. Look at it this way, even if you came from Harvard or Oxford, the same rules would apply. Those institutions are not specifically accredited by SAICA for CA(SA). You can, alternatively look into ACCA.

Yes, definitely 😊. You just go through the bridging course and then CTA but you definitely can. Here I am as proof 😊

Omw, really? I had a Bcom HR management. I started my B Financial Accounting Sciences from scratch but I did get a lot of credits from my first year level of my degree. Was I gonna qualify for a bridging course to CTA instead of starting from scratch?

Hey there, the ones I am aware of are AGSA, BDO, SNG Grant Thornton, Moore, Rakoma, Mazaars, Lunika, RSM Betty, MTN, Shoprite, Capitec, Crowe Horwath, National & Provincial Treasuries