From an Accounting Diploma to Chartered Accountant I Accounting SalariesI S3 EP8

How to move from an accounting diploma to CA (SA)? We will hear Mbali's story in this video on how she moved from Cost Management Accounting Diploma to now CA(SA)! She shares her mistakes and how you could avoid them!
Time Stamp:
00:00 Academic background and graduating Cum Laude from DUT
03:41 The confusion about Accounting Sciences and BTech
06:21 Getting her first job.
08:15 Accounts Clerk Salary
09:00 Advanced Diploma challenges through UNISA and working full time.
12:53 CTA Route explained.
18:54 Financial analyst salary
20:00 Planning for this journey and tips
26:00 Future plans and conclusion
#liferesetwithboni #charteredaccountant #accountingprofessionals #accounting #accountingandfinance

[@liferesetwithboni]

Hi guys, thanks for stopping by and here is your time stamp! 00:00 Academic background and graduating Cum Laude from DUT 03:41 The confusion about Accounting Sciences and BTech 06:21 Getting her first job. 08:15 Accounts Clerk Salary 09:00 Advanced Diploma challenges through UNISA and working full time. 12:53 CTA Route explained. 18:54 Financial analyst salary 20:00 Planning for this journey and tips 26:00 Future plans and conclusion Please like and share the video if you found value.

[@ckngivdtb32665]

So relatable. 1) Unisa is challenging and not completing your degree in record time does not mean effort has not been applied but because some concepts require access to a lecturer which is where Unisa as an institution fails, student support is non- existent. 2) It's easier to reach your goals when you don't have any kids as a young women, I'm in the same boat and it's easier to take risks and set the long-term goals. 3) My 20s were also a mess (studied late and struggled to get a job) and I'm putting things in order in my 30s and working towards the masters and PHD. Thank you Sis Boni for the platform and thank you Mbali for availing yourself and sharing your story. I felt the spark of a star in my day today because of this interview and it has left me feeling a bit hopeful that things will work out in the end.

[@liferesetwithboni]

Well done on all your achievements! 😊

[@sylviasithole6426]

Love Mbali, she's honest and open about her journey. Not giving people false impression that things are acquired easily. 🥰

[@liferesetwithboni]

It was a long one !

[@Jabs-xp1eu]

congrats Mbali i am motivated, You will get the best job you want ppl like you God Bless, Most ppl who are doing CA(SA) Dont make time to share such important information for the ones coming behind, i acknowledge you @Mbali and To You too sisBoni❤

[@nkulentuli1924]

Congrats Mbali 🎉 for my partner it was a 24 year long battle but he never gave up 🙏🏻

[@liferesetwithboni]

24 🤔🤔🤔hhay bo

[@Mbalenhle_V]

It can definitely take that long , I’m so glad he persevered. Congratulations to him 👏🏾

[@nkulentuli1924]

@@liferesetwithboni ooh yes. Actually it's was 22 years. He also started at DUT NDip in Accounting, 1 year National higher certificate, CTA part time and if remember correctly he passed on his 3rd attempt. ATC 5 times with no luck. Went for his CTA again through with no luck. I think he took a year break and Attempted his CTA and came sooo close. Took another year break and he decided to do CIMA to keep his mind busy and occupied, only for SIACA to allow qualified CIMA students to write APC and by God's grace he made it 🙏 his perseverance paid off.

[@mdengentongaxhamini]

Will of steel.

[@tpmash]

Yip I know someone who took 15 years

[@nomvulasithole892]

God knows I needed this😢❤It’s like she’s just explaining my life currently. Thank you I know there’s hope❤️

[@liferesetwithboni]

Amen 🙏

[@liferesetwithboni]

It ended in CA (SA)

[@sphesihlemthembu463]

It's begins in CA (SA)

[@liferesetwithboni]

@@sphesihlemthembu463 yeses!!!!

[@miscreatedmonster2.022]

​@@liferesetwithbonihello ❤

[@SomeCare_M101]

I remember her @ DUT sifunda sonke seeing her on campus. Congratulations Mbali. Such inspiring video to study further.

[@liferesetwithboni]

👌👌👌

[@nomathembanxumalo8220]

Your story is so inspiring Mbali. I am so emotional when listening to your journey. You are a hard worker and a focused person. Keep it up and be blessed

[@seeboo.s9673]

Congratulations Mbali, truly inspiring. I loved watching this. What a woman💗

[@liferesetwithboni]

Siyabonga 🥰

[@AwandeLuthuli]

This is so encouraging, really. I am currently battling with B com Accounting degree in UKZN and this is my 7th year now. And I now consider checking other things that one can do while trying to reach the CA(SA) goal. So, this was encouraging to me.

[@liferesetwithboni]

Fantastic

[@thabisophindela2905]

If you are not winning brother. Please take university of technology route. You will get credits and it will be much easier for u

[@mathipachepape1479]

What an insightful video. Thank you so much Mbali and the Queen of the village, Bonie. It will definitely begine with CA(SA)

[@liferesetwithboni]

You are 🙏 🤗

[@ndumisokhumalo1758]

Sis Bonie... you are amazing.Thank yu for bringing the village pple like Mbali.Giving up is really not an option

[@liferesetwithboni]

You are welcome, Mbali is a 💎

[@zuki_thehomecook]

Just the push I needed ❤ thank you Mbali for sharing your story and I must say, I'm motivated to complete my application for the advanced diploma...I graduated with my BTECH in 2018 and life has been 'lifying' ever since...no motivation only mental exhaustion nje...thought of applying qha ndivele ndityhafe... I have bekezelad before and I won't die doing it again 🧡🧡

[@Mbalenhle_V]

You definitely won’t, all the best with your journey 🙏🏾

[@user-eh4yt8ko8x]

Ms Boni keep on doing a great work 🙏 am indeed inspired as am a second year student at Vaal University Technology doing National Diploma in Cost Management Accounting

[@liferesetwithboni]

That's awesome!.keep.going!

[@charlotshozi6344]

Hawema lapho weMbali i started a BCOM degree from scratch after i completed CMA from DUT ngoba ukungazi jesu! I found out about the advance diploma halfway through my bcom degree ngasale sengiqhubeka nayo degree yam. The time and money i have spent yho! Haibo the CA Journey is very long m still in it jesus kuyanyiwa yezwan😂 Congratulations my dear. 🎉

[@liferesetwithboni]

Askies

[@Mbalenhle_V]

Oh no I’m so sorry Charlot 😭💔. Keep at it , don’t dispair. It will end in CA(SA) Ngiyabonga 🙏🏾

[@fikilemhlonga5697]

Oh Mbali is so well spoken bandla and congratulations doll ❤

[@liferesetwithboni]

Siyambongela🥰

[@neepo3982]

Thank sisi Boni. I’ve been waiting for this video. Thank you to Mbali for sharing her CA journey with us. Congratulations as well 🎉🎉🎉

[@liferesetwithboni]

💥💥💥

[@neepo3982]

@Sis Boni please also bring us someone who is in the Tax Space as well as Management Accounting.

[@moses3224]

This is so encouraging as I just finished my Brompton degree with unisa and I'm still continuing

[@liferesetwithboni]

Awesome !

[@lungeloshongwe4743]

Mina I heard DUT kwaTik tok, then I lended here. Thank you I was motivated

[@liferesetwithboni]

Yeah+!+

[@yolandazungu6828]

I’m doing my Advanced Diploma at UNISA and shame I’m so over it. I want to do my CTA full time

[@allthingsluxury6877]

Me too Yoli Akunzima yooh

[@Mbalenhle_V]

Don’t give up 🌸. It’s difficult yes , but you guys are more than capable

[@sanelemwelase]

​@@allthingsluxury6877 Ave kunzima. CTA is difficult when done full-time...imagine part time 😂😂😂

[@ngazibiningcaluza6455]

@@allthingsluxury6877 same 😭

[@thulilekubheka5923]

Wow, very inspirational story. Congratulations Mbali, you did it sis 🎊🎉🥳💃💐❤️

[@liferesetwithboni]

🥰🥰🥰

[@nkululekomabaso1629]

Congratulations Mbali🎉

[@kamogelomatlawe4239]

Thank you Mbali. I’m currently doing my Masters but most jobs I want require CA(SA) so I have been considering going back to my CA route…

[@liferesetwithboni]

Hey, masters in what?

[@MKL_D]

Back in my days (early 2000) there was a myth that you can't be a CA if you did a diploma.people were misled in to starting degrees from scratch after doing a diploma.

[@liferesetwithboni]

OMG 😲 😱 😲

[@bruce4930]

Inspiring, keep it up Mbali!

[@liferesetwithboni]

🥰

[@Randomswithfifi]

Congratulations Mbali 🎉🎉Resilience and perseverance 🤩

[@liferesetwithboni]

Yes!🥰

[@catherinemokhuma]

Well done Mbali on your achievement. The CA(SA) journey is quite difficult. I'm praying that God comes through for me to raise funds to do my Cta. But it will end in CA(SA).

[@liferesetwithboni]

Yeah

[@Sharonmngome]

The information I've been looking for thank you Sis boni and Sis Mbali 😭❤️❤️🔥

[@liferesetwithboni]

🙏

[@user-vn7pu7pn9v]

This is exactly what i needed because I'm doing my matric rn and i was planning to do the ca route through national diploma and I'll be sending my payslip in the near future sis boni😅

[@liferesetwithboni]

Why not Bcom?

[@user-vn7pu7pn9v]

@@liferesetwithboni i want to but i don't meet the requirements and they want pure maths since I'm doing mathlit and afrikaans is dropping my aps score 😢

[@kenakomaphori4552]

Wow..this is beautiful..im inspired

[@liferesetwithboni]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@zenitsebela]

That's my cousin you guys 🥳💗

[@liferesetwithboni]

🥰🥰🥰

[@liferesetwithboni]

Hey Zeni, nawe siyakudinga la soon 🥰

[@Mbalenhle_V]

🤍🤍🤍

[@sage_bs]

Thank you and Mbali for sharing. I truly hope people will ask questions because I’ve a lot. But more so for clarity sake where I wish things could’ve been expanded more - but also, this is stuff people can get off google 😅 Hope to have more series on Accounting professions/professionals

[@Mbalenhle_V]

What questions do you have ? I’m happy to answer 🙂

[@sage_bs]

@@Mbalenhle_V hey. I’m good - I just wished we could’ve had more time to expand on certain things (I think this is a video on its own) or even point people in the direction like: 1. Differences between Audit (TIPP) and industry (TOPP). 2. SAICA accredited degrees and how to transition from one. The fact that it’s not just with a diploma that you can do an Advanced diploma but that, even with a non-SAICA accredited degree you can still bridge the gap 3. What we mean by “not SAICA accredited” and the fact that we don’t mean that your qualification shouldn’t be recognized at SAQA (okay, I know I may be exaggerating here 😅,but…) 4. What we mean by articles. When one writes boards. What CTA means - as I know that not everyone watching has done an accounting degree. Oh, and thank you for availing the time and congratulations on your journey. 😊

[@sugar4177]

Can I also ask how hard is the Adv dip in Acc Sci coz I’m doing a diploma in Acc Sci at Unisa, is the transition from diploma to advance a big jump and is advance to CTA also huge jump ?

[@liferesetwithboni]

Hello, I got your points, but the video is more for someone who is currently on this route or thinking about it. It's not aimed at high scholars or someone who hasn't touched any of the accounting qualifications. So if someone doesn't know what is SAICA, oopsie 😄the video is not for you. Kusekude kakhulu for them. 😃

[@Mbalenhle_V]

@@sugar4177it’s not a big jump as you’d already have accounting foundation at a university level , For the advance diploma I’d say they trying to bring you to the standard of a 3rd year Bcom student . So the level of examination is different abit because now you focusing more on accounting standards , tax leg , and audit but you get the hang of it as time goes . I found the jump to CTA abit difficult personally, as the level of examination was intense , you had to Pass everything in one sitting , I had never used the accounting standards that extensively before , so it was really abit of an adjustment . I think it would help if you’re doing it at Unisa to sign up for support classes as they’ll help you navigate the change quite quicker . All the best with your studies 😊.

[@allthingsluxury6877]

❤❤

[@vukanikhethukuthula8655]

This story was so inspiring!! Congratulations Mbali!! Yes the TOPP route pays more than TIPP but what I can say is, in the Big4 you can get a lot more exposure and easier to move around unlike being in TOPP only 1 industry😁unless you like that industry

[@liferesetwithboni]

Good point! 👍

[@Mbalenhle_V]

Definitely would’ve gone the TIPP route if I was abit younger if I’m honest ,

[@SJ_KingMthembu]

I was with mbali at DUT but I was in Internal auditing class while sharing modules.

[@liferesetwithboni]

👍👍👍

[@uminathi_ww5876]

When she’s is done with her articles can she come back and give us an update

[@liferesetwithboni]

Of course, it's on our plans .

[@SinikiweNgcobo]

People like Mbali are the reason why I won’t stop creating youtube videos for aspiring CAs because we need the knowledge on the different options available. Congratulations Mbali on your achievement. It’s amazing how resilient and self disciplined you were throughout your journey. I’m so proud of you.🫶🏾

[@liferesetwithboni]

Hey girl, I didn't know so many people needed this, I hardly talk about accounting, cos it seems like a straightforward route. I see you are a CA, which route did you take? Bcom or Diploma ?.

[@SinikiweNgcobo]

@@liferesetwithboni Hi Boni, I did the BCom route.

[@Mbalenhle_V]

Thank you 🌸

[@lizwintuthuko9214]

Pleas u apload something if uthola iskhathi

[@liferesetwithboni]

@SinikiweNgcobo we need a part 2 featuring you. Please email me on [e-mail]. 😍

[@Kaymoh_7]

So sis mbali as I'm currently doing my final year in diploma in CMA do I have to do advance diploma first before applying for the bcta or I can just apply using my diploma?

[@liferesetwithboni]

I think you need to do your Advamced Diploma in Accounting Sciences, but I'll let others or Mbali answe you.

[@Mbalenhle_V]

Advance diploma in accounting science if you going unisa route . BCTA if you going Uj route

[@Kaymoh_7]

Thank you very much❤

[@zidosmith1472]

wow that's so nice am 30 with diploma in IT cape town and my salary is 9k . i have other certificates as well its tough but eventually we will get there

[@liferesetwithboni]

You need to make that move, get more certified, and move up. Soon, you will have more responsibilities and won't be able to cope with that salary.

[@LeratoMatlala-kn1gh]

is the anyone that did a diploma in financial information systems?

[@sabelomgaga5879]

Hi Mbali. So you were working full time while doing CTA and then writing the first board exam ITC? Then you had to quit your job for articles? Im employed full time and on a journey towards changing my career to CA. I'm inspired. Thank you ladies.

[@liferesetwithboni]

You are welcome, Mbali will answer you.

[@Mbalenhle_V]

Hi Sabelo , yes correct . All the best with your studies , it’s hard but doable .

[@petermakhubela5830]

Great story about focus & planning, does Mbali say u can be a CA(SA) without BCompt, if u have a Dip CMA, Adv Dip, CTA? Congrats to her, it is possible if u persevere

[@liferesetwithboni]

He did mention that she had an advanced diploma.

[@petermakhubela5830]

@@liferesetwithboni yeah, that is what I am repeating, Dip, Adv Dip(advanced diploma), CTA, meaning that the are other routes, one must not give up when not accepted to BCompt, & she said BTech was not really necessary

[@sabelontombela]

Hi Mbali. Could you share some light on how true is it that doing articles in TOPP restricts future career prospects and the level of growth one could expect being exposed to only one industry? Im not sure which route to take, as age is also a factor, im late 30's. Congratulations and thank you for talking about your Journey. Also did Diploma and Btech at Dut 2009. Currently doing BCTA.

[@Mbalenhle_V]

Hi Sabelo , I wouldn’t say say it restricts it because you also learn and get exposure to alot through Topp . There are companies which are conglomerates trading in different industries which gives you exposure to different industries during your Topp articles . Some audit trainees also do get limited to one industry as they sometimes always auditing E.g mining industries. But I can’t speak much as well since I haven’t experienced life post articles . It also depends on what you want to do post articles , if you want to specialise in Audit then you’d have to go the TIPP route , if not then you maybe look into doing articles in the industry you’d like to grow into . I believe it’s how you use the designation to work in your favour .

[@sabelontombela]

Thank you. Your perspective has helped alot.

[@Mbalenhle_V]

@@sabelontombela but I mean if you can afford to go do them at the big 4 firms , it would honestly put you at better position than most . All the best

[@sanelemwelase]

Hi Sabelo. NO it doesn’t restrict you from anything.

[@comfortmutenda1131]

Great Video , let me know when you would like to discuss ACCA ( Association of Certified Chartered Accountants ) there's great value there as well , and you can start it straight from matric

[@liferesetwithboni]

That's nice. Please email me at [e-mail]

[@sandilezulu982]

How do you record video with virtual interviews?

[@liferesetwithboni]

Riverside fm

[@Zwe24167]

DUT🎉

[@liferesetwithboni]

Yes

[@londiwentombiyomzuludumaku4934]

I hope you are well. I am 33 years with Btech in COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING completed 2014 with government experience (internship) things are not working out. I am now thinking of going back to the original plan of being a CA however that would mean I must start from an advanced diploma looking at time I feel like it is not on my side. Will doing SAIPA learnership assist me ?. Kindly assist

[@liferesetwithboni]

They will answer you.

[@Mbalenhle_V]

Hi, you can also consider looking at the CIMA route , there's opportunities there as well . Also , you're never too old .

[@liendorqwabe734]

You still have time my sister. 33 years - 65 years = 32 years

[@sabelontombela]

Hi @Londi 33 is very young. I also have Btech Cost and Man Acc, I'm 37 currently completing Bridging to CTA, you can do it for 6months or a year *depends on the institution you register with*, there after do your one year of PGDA. Just focus on the rewards you will gain after, with the short time investment required for study. It's well worth it.

[@lungisamdletshe9377]

Is Unisa the only university that offers Advanced diploma in accounting science??

[@Mbalenhle_V]

No , you can get it at UJ , I think IAS and Milpark also offer a bridging course . I’m sure most universities offer a bridging course to CTA

[@ndumisomaseko9360]

So what if you currently doing Diploma in Internal Auditing

[@liferesetwithboni]

I'll wait for Mbali or accounting pros to answer you.

[@Mbalenhle_V]

Then you need to do an advance diploma in accounting science that is SAICA accredited, you need to make sure the advance diploma is SAICA accredited

[@ndumisomaseko9360]

@@Mbalenhle_V thank you so much

[@sugar4177]

Here is the pdf link for accredited universities and programs you’ll have to read where it’s written Advance diploma/bridging program 👍🏽 saicawebprstorage.blob.core.windows.net/uploads/List-of-accredited-programmes.pdf

[@SJ_KingMthembu]

Your goal is CA?, if not you can follow my path I did internal audit at dut (btech and national diploma), then did CIA board exams it does not require honours etc. There is CIA,CA-SA, CISA and CFE choose your path

[@koenamaphakela1424]

What is her linkedin acc

[@liferesetwithboni]

Mbali vato

[@JordaniRoss]

15:16 is there a way to be CA without articles??

[@liferesetwithboni]

I doubt but I'll them answer you.

[@Mbalenhle_V]

If you have 6 years of relevant working experience, please just google it . I don’t know how the process works I didn’t go that route 😊

[@machelaswate4137]

A big no....

[@Mbalenhle_V]

If you have 6 or more years of relevant experience there is a way , please research it to find out how the process works

[@sanelemwelase]

You need to have more than 6 years of experience in Accounting roles.

[@ThekgoMampane]

Was the 35+- k after-tax

[@liferesetwithboni]

Gross

[@keitum3516]

@@liferesetwithbonithat’s very little if it’s gross.

[@tpmash]

@@keitum3516starting salary, it’s a lot

[@TopolloHlao-iw2li]

So Mbali had funding all along

[@Mbalenhle_V]

For my advance diploma it was easier funding it, the CTA was really tough because the private institutions are really expensive and even worse having to repeat , but I managed to pull through .

[@liferesetwithboni]

What do you mean? What funding besides her bursary and the support from her mum?

[@ntombi_123]

​@@Mbalenhle_V do you mind sharing which bursaries you used?

[@Mbalenhle_V]

@@ntombi_123 Only had a bursary through DUT for the Btech , everything else was self funded.

[@ThekgoMampane]

This is so wrong have u seen the textbooks we study 📖 😢

[@liferesetwithboni]

Wait until you see accounting salaries on Sunday.