Registration Fee: R1 850

Total Course Fee: R1 200 X 24 = R28 800

Entry Requirements:  QCTO Further Education and Training Certificate: Bookkeeping NQF L4(SAQA ID: 58376)

Duration: 24 months (2 Years) - Can complete sooner

Accreditation: QCTO National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting NQF L5 (SAQA ID: 36213)

NQF Level: 5

The Financial Technician qualification is the ultimate step in mastering the operational and compliance aspects of business finance. By adding crucial knowledge of Income Tax and Business Law to your advanced bookkeeping skills, you become a highly sought-after professional who ensures a business remains compliant and fiscally sound.

This qualification is for Senior Bookkeepers who are ready to specialize in tax and legal compliance, preparing them for roles that involve direct liaison with auditors and financial directors.

Core Modules: Compliance and Control Mastery
This qualification requires successful completion of the six previous modules (Bookkeeping, Payroll, Financial Statements, Cost & Management Accounting), plus two high-level compliance subjects:

 Income Tax Returns (ITRT)
Tax Expertise: This module transforms you from a recorder of transactions into a tax preparer. You will gain practical, in-depth knowledge of individual and business income tax. You'll master how to calculate tax liabilities, apply deductions, and complete the necessary annual income tax returns for submission to SARS. This skill is critical for any functioning business.

Business Law and Accounting Control (BLAC)
Legal Shield: Understanding the legal environment is non-negotiable for a financial professional. This module covers the essential aspects of South African Business Law (e.g., contracts, company structures, insolvency) and how these laws impact accounting practices. It also teaches the principles of internal financial controls to safeguard a business against fraud and error.

Subjects

1. Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB)
2. Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns (PMSR)
3. Computerised Bookkeeping (CPBK)
4. Business Literacy (BUSL)
5. Financial Statements (FNST)
6. Cost and Management Accounting (CMGT)
7. Income Tax Returns (ITRT)
8. Business Law and Accounting Control (BLAC)

Career Opportunities

• Financial Technician: Oversee all aspects of accounting, from daily books to drafting statements, and take responsibility for tax calculations and business compliance.
  
• Tax Preparer/Tax Administrator: Specialize in calculating, preparing, and submitting tax returns for the business and its employees.
  
• Compliance Officer Assistant: Work directly to ensure all accounting practices adhere to relevant South African laws and internal controls.
  
• Pathway to Financial Accountant: This qualification provides a strong academic platform for further professional studies toward the Financial Accountant designation.

What is included?

• Textbooks
• Study & Solutions Guide
• Access to Lecturers
• Study Groups
• Certification