The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (CSSA)

Who is the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (CSSA)?

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (CSSA) market themselves as the “international qualifying and Membership body for the Chartered Secretary profession and the world’s leading authority on governance and compliance”. CSSA is affiliated with Chartered Secretaries South Africa which is the Formal Institute for governance and accounting officers in Southern Africa.

Chartered secretaries are trained in law, finance, accounting, strategy and governance to make sure that their company’s performance is profitable and to respond to circumstances in an appropriate and well-organised manner. CSSA has a well established reputation of delivering individuals that possess these skills.

The CSSA Qualifications

The following are the qualifications that CSSA offer:

Ø CSSA Professional Qualification Programme 1: Management and Administration

Ø CSSA Professional Qualification Programme 2: Governance and Administration

Ø CSSA Professional Advanced Qualification Programme 3: Governance and Administration

Study Methods available for CSSA Students?

If you are interested in studying an CSSA course, you can decide if you want to study through correspondence study or face-to-face tuition.

What is Correspondence Study?

Correspondence study is also called distance learning. Distance learning is the most flexible and affordable route for many students. Correspondence study will allow you to finish your studies at your own pace. You register with a distance learning college, and they will send you all your study material. You will then have access to the college’s support structures, such as tutors, who will help you with your study goals.

What is Face-to-Face Tuition?

Face-to-Face tuition simply means that you will go to classes, lectures or seminars in order for you to study. Face-to-face tuition can be divided into two groups: Full time studies and Part time studies.

Full time studies

You can study full time at the college of your choice.

Part time studies

You can study part time at the college of your choice. In other words, your timetable for your classes is a lot more flexible.

Where can I study a CSSA Course?

If you would like to study a CSSA course, you can do some research and find an approved education provider (for example, a college), that offers CSSA courses. You can register with that education provider and the education provider will assist you with registering with CSSA and preparing for your CSSA exams.

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