Our Membership

Acceptance into membership means the individual is of good character and professional standing, demonstrable and verifiable professional experience acquired in public or outside public practice. Membership is in five groups largely based on experience and seniority. Being a member allows the bearer to use prestigious suffixes after one`s name as proof of accomplishment. Furthermore, it shows that one belongs to a professional home and is subject to regulation thus enhancing one`s profile. Being a member also gives access to registration with PAAB as a Registered General Accountant and use a further title General Accountants (RGAc).

Membership Categories:

Graduate Member

These are members who have qualified by examination of the Association but have not yet fulfilled the requirements for the admission into Associateship.

Associate Member

These are recognised by the award of the designatory letters MSAAA. This type of membership is awarded to those who in addition to passing their Higher Diploma in Accountancy should demonstrate that they have a minimum of three (3) years or any other criteria determined by the Association from time to time. For one to be accepted into this membership one must be in good standing and upon payment of the relevant membership admission fees.

Fellow Member

This is the most senior membership status which is designated by FSAAA. Fellow members in good standing are allowed use the prestigious suffix FSAAA after their name. This category is proof of seniority in terms of membership and fellow members generally command respect in the profession, society and or at their place of work. It is awarded to those members who have at least five (5) years’ experience at senior level in an organisation at supervisory or managerial level. They must have saved as associate members for at least five (5) years.

Corporate Member

These represent any company or body corporate which employs accounting staff and is willing to partake in supporting the accounting profession. This membership is open to any body corporate private or public including local authorities and government ministries or private businesses.

Honorary Member

This kind of membership is conferred to any member of the public who through the discretion of the council and desirability of the applicant. The applicant may not even be an accountant by profession. This is mainly driven by the applicant`s contribution to the society and or the profession.