While firms and other corporations may become Accounting Officers if they meet the requirements, the below information pertains to individuals who are recognised by the CIPC as per section 60 of the Close Corporations Act 1984
Qualified members of the following registered bodies can perform the duties of Accounting Officer and produce and sign reports for entities in South Africa:-
Recognised Professional Bodies for Accounting Officers
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
Auditors registered in terms of the provisions of the Auditing Profession Act, 2005(CA)
The Southern African Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA)
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)
THE IAC who have obtained the Diploma in Accountancy (IAC)
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
The Chartered Institute of Business Management (MCIBM)
The South African Institute of Business Accountants (SAIBA)
The South African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA)
For more information on the appointment of Accounting Officers click here for CIPC specifics.
To see the indepth duties of an Accouting Officer click here and go to page 29 of the Close Corporation Act 69 of 1984.