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.
@ckngivdtb379104 ай бұрын
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.
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Well done on all your achievements! 😊
@nkulentuli19244 ай бұрын
Congrats Mbali 🎉 for my partner it was a 24 year long battle but he never gave up 🙏🏻
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
24 🤔🤔🤔hhay bo
@Mbalenhle_V4 ай бұрын
It can definitely take that long , I’m so glad he persevered. Congratulations to him 👏🏾
@nkulentuli19244 ай бұрын
@@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.
@mdengentongaxhamini4 ай бұрын
Will of steel.
@tpmash3 ай бұрын
Yip I know someone who took 15 years
@sylviasithole64264 ай бұрын
Love Mbali, she's honest and open about her journey. Not giving people false impression that things are acquired easily. 🥰
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
It was a long one !
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
It ended in CA (SA)
@sphesihlemthembu4634 ай бұрын
It's begins in CA (SA)
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
@@sphesihlemthembu463 yeses!!!!
@miscreatedmonster2.0224 ай бұрын
@@liferesetwithbonihello ❤
@AwandeLuthuli4 ай бұрын
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.
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Fantastic
@thabisophindela29054 ай бұрын
If you are not winning brother. Please take university of technology route. You will get credits and it will be much easier for u
@SomeCare_M1014 ай бұрын
I remember her @ DUT sifunda sonke seeing her on campus. Congratulations Mbali. Such inspiring video to study further.
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
👌👌👌
@Jabs-xp1eu3 ай бұрын
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❤
@nomvulasithole8924 ай бұрын
God knows I needed this😢❤It’s like she’s just explaining my life currently. Thank you I know there’s hope❤️
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Amen 🙏
@RudzaniMotwanamba4 ай бұрын
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
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
That's awesome!.keep.going!
@neepo39824 ай бұрын
@Sis Boni please also bring us someone who is in the Tax Space as well as Management Accounting.
@zuzu_kahla4 ай бұрын
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_V4 ай бұрын
You definitely won’t, all the best with your journey 🙏🏾
@seeboo.s96734 ай бұрын
Congratulations Mbali, truly inspiring. I loved watching this. What a woman💗
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Siyabonga 🥰
@MathipaChepape4 ай бұрын
What an insightful video. Thank you so much Mbali and the Queen of the village, Bonie. It will definitely begine with CA(SA)
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
You are 🙏 🤗
@ndumisokhumalo17584 ай бұрын
Sis Bonie... you are amazing.Thank yu for bringing the village pple like Mbali.Giving up is really not an option
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
You are welcome, Mbali is a 💎
@moses32244 ай бұрын
This is so encouraging as I just finished my Brompton degree with unisa and I'm still continuing
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Awesome !
@catherinemokhuma3 ай бұрын
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).
@liferesetwithboni3 ай бұрын
Yeah
@fikilemhlonga56974 ай бұрын
Oh Mbali is so well spoken bandla and congratulations doll ❤
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Siyambongela🥰
@nomathembanxumalo82204 ай бұрын
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
@neepo39824 ай бұрын
Thank sisi Boni. I’ve been waiting for this video. Thank you to Mbali for sharing her CA journey with us. Congratulations as well 🎉🎉🎉
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
💥💥💥
@kamogelomatlawe42394 ай бұрын
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…
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Hey, masters in what?
@thulilekubheka59234 ай бұрын
Wow, very inspirational story. Congratulations Mbali, you did it sis 🎊🎉🥳💃💐❤️
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
🥰🥰🥰
@MKL_D4 ай бұрын
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.
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
OMG 😲 😱 😲
@yolandazungu68284 ай бұрын
I’m doing my Advanced Diploma at UNISA and shame I’m so over it. I want to do my CTA full time
@allthingsluxury68774 ай бұрын
Me too Yoli Akunzima yooh
@Mbalenhle_V4 ай бұрын
Don’t give up 🌸. It’s difficult yes , but you guys are more than capable
@sanelemwelase4 ай бұрын
@@allthingsluxury6877 Ave kunzima. CTA is difficult when done full-time...imagine part time 😂😂😂
@ngazibiningcaluza64554 ай бұрын
@@allthingsluxury6877 same 😭
@NokuzolaMdletshe2 ай бұрын
Hi guys plz help me how did you apply for advance diploma in unisa am really struggling 😢
@lungeloshongwe47434 ай бұрын
Mina I heard DUT kwaTik tok, then I lended here. Thank you I was motivated
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Yeah+!+
@charlotshozi63444 ай бұрын
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. 🎉
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Askies
@Mbalenhle_V4 ай бұрын
Oh no I’m so sorry Charlot 😭💔. Keep at it , don’t dispair. It will end in CA(SA) Ngiyabonga 🙏🏾
@vukanimwelase4 ай бұрын
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
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Good point! 👍
@Mbalenhle_V4 ай бұрын
Definitely would’ve gone the TIPP route if I was abit younger if I’m honest ,
@Randomswithfifi4 ай бұрын
Congratulations Mbali 🎉🎉Resilience and perseverance 🤩
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Yes!🥰
@Storage-x1i4 ай бұрын
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😅
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Why not Bcom?
@Storage-x1i4 ай бұрын
@@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 😢
@VuyolwethuShabalala16 күн бұрын
@@Storage-x1i You can apply for Bcom Extended at UJ.
@BkokiMАй бұрын
I also did NDip and BTech auditing, although the plan is to get into CA, It was insightful 👌
@sage_bs4 ай бұрын
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_V4 ай бұрын
What questions do you have ? I’m happy to answer 🙂
@sage_bs4 ай бұрын
@@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. 😊
@sugar41774 ай бұрын
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 ?
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
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_V4 ай бұрын
@@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 😊.
@zenitsebela4 ай бұрын
That's my cousin you guys 🥳💗
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
🥰🥰🥰
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Hey Zeni, nawe siyakudinga la soon 🥰
@Mbalenhle_V4 ай бұрын
🤍🤍🤍
@nkululekomabaso16294 ай бұрын
Congratulations Mbali🎉
@SJ_KingMthembu4 ай бұрын
I was with mbali at DUT but I was in Internal auditing class while sharing modules.
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@bruce49304 ай бұрын
Inspiring, keep it up Mbali!
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
🥰
@Sharonmngome3 ай бұрын
The information I've been looking for thank you Sis boni and Sis Mbali 😭❤️❤️🔥
@liferesetwithboni3 ай бұрын
🙏
@siphesihlesihle98463 ай бұрын
Ay ithemba lisekhona 😢❤❤ngavuseleleka MBALI 🥺❤️
@SinikiweNgcobo4 ай бұрын
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.🫶🏾
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
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 ?.
@SinikiweNgcobo4 ай бұрын
@@liferesetwithboni Hi Boni, I did the BCom route.
@Mbalenhle_V4 ай бұрын
Thank you 🌸
@lizwintuthuko92144 ай бұрын
Pleas u apload something if uthola iskhathi
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
@SinikiweNgcobo we need a part 2 featuring you. Please email me on xaba.bonisile@gmail.com. 😍
@sabelomgaga58794 ай бұрын
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.
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
You are welcome, Mbali will answer you.
@Mbalenhle_V4 ай бұрын
Hi Sabelo , yes correct . All the best with your studies , it’s hard but doable .
@uminathi_ww58764 ай бұрын
When she’s is done with her articles can she come back and give us an update
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Of course, it's on our plans .
@petermakhubela58304 ай бұрын
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
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
He did mention that she had an advanced diploma.
@petermakhubela58304 ай бұрын
@@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
@kenakomaphori45523 ай бұрын
Wow..this is beautiful..im inspired
@liferesetwithboni3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@SiphesihleNameng13 ай бұрын
You guys are right, I did accounting science through Unisa and I had 2 kids. It was challenging 😰
@liferesetwithboni3 ай бұрын
Askies!
@zidosmith14723 ай бұрын
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
@liferesetwithboni3 ай бұрын
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.
@comfortmutenda11313 ай бұрын
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
@liferesetwithboni3 ай бұрын
That's nice. Please email me at boni@liferesetwithboni.com
@LeratoMatlala-kn1gh4 ай бұрын
is the anyone that did a diploma in financial information systems?
@allthingsluxury68774 ай бұрын
❤❤
@sabelontombela4 ай бұрын
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_V4 ай бұрын
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 .
@sabelontombela4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Your perspective has helped alot.
@Mbalenhle_V4 ай бұрын
@@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
@sanelemwelase4 ай бұрын
Hi Sabelo. NO it doesn’t restrict you from anything.
@Zwe241674 ай бұрын
DUT🎉
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Yes
@Kaymoh_74 ай бұрын
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?
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
I think you need to do your Advamced Diploma in Accounting Sciences, but I'll let others or Mbali answe you.
@Mbalenhle_V4 ай бұрын
Advance diploma in accounting science if you going unisa route . BCTA if you going Uj route
@Kaymoh_74 ай бұрын
Thank you very much❤
@sandilezulu9824 ай бұрын
How do you record video with virtual interviews?
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Riverside fm
@koenamaphakela14244 ай бұрын
What is her linkedin acc
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Mbali vato
@lungisamdletshe93774 ай бұрын
Is Unisa the only university that offers Advanced diploma in accounting science??
@Mbalenhle_V4 ай бұрын
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
@londiwentombiyomzuludumaku49344 ай бұрын
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
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
They will answer you.
@Mbalenhle_V4 ай бұрын
Hi, you can also consider looking at the CIMA route , there's opportunities there as well . Also , you're never too old .
@liendorqwabe7344 ай бұрын
You still have time my sister. 33 years - 65 years = 32 years
@sabelontombela4 ай бұрын
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.
@ndumisomaseko93604 ай бұрын
So what if you currently doing Diploma in Internal Auditing
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
I'll wait for Mbali or accounting pros to answer you.
@Mbalenhle_V4 ай бұрын
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
@ndumisomaseko93604 ай бұрын
@@Mbalenhle_V thank you so much
@sugar41774 ай бұрын
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_KingMthembu4 ай бұрын
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
@ThekgoMampane4 ай бұрын
This is so wrong have u seen the textbooks we study 📖 😢
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Wait until you see accounting salaries on Sunday.
@JordaniRoss4 ай бұрын
15:16 is there a way to be CA without articles??
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
I doubt but I'll them answer you.
@Mbalenhle_V4 ай бұрын
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 😊
@machelaswate41374 ай бұрын
A big no....
@Mbalenhle_V4 ай бұрын
If you have 6 or more years of relevant experience there is a way , please research it to find out how the process works
@sanelemwelase4 ай бұрын
You need to have more than 6 years of experience in Accounting roles.
@ThekgoMampane4 ай бұрын
Was the 35+- k after-tax
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
Gross
@keitum35164 ай бұрын
@@liferesetwithbonithat’s very little if it’s gross.
@tpmash3 ай бұрын
@@keitum3516starting salary, it’s a lot
@TopolloHlao-iw2li4 ай бұрын
So Mbali had funding all along
@Mbalenhle_V4 ай бұрын
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 .
@liferesetwithboni4 ай бұрын
What do you mean? What funding besides her bursary and the support from her mum?
@ntombi_1234 ай бұрын
@@Mbalenhle_V do you mind sharing which bursaries you used?
@Mbalenhle_V4 ай бұрын
@@ntombi_123 Only had a bursary through DUT for the Btech , everything else was self funded.
@Ey_Menz2 ай бұрын
Mbali is me and I’m Mbali 😢 the struggle is real 🥹🙌🏾♥️