The course will be delivered fully online and internet access is a prerequisite to fully participate in the course.
This course is designed to prepare candidates for the IAC exams in January 2025
The Course Presenters for each topic will provide academic support through online lectures as well as online group consultations for the duration of the course.
The course has been designed in such a way that it allows for Candidates to study anywhere and anytime, at their own pace – maximising flexibility and time management.
The course culminates with the completion of a simulated IAC examination paper, which Candidates complete in their free time as final practice prior to writing the actual IAC as presented by SAICA.
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We are the only university in South Africa to offer both the IAC Preparatory Course and the APC Professional Programme—courses meticulously designed for the professional accounting education of trainee chartered accountants.
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As authoritative pioneers of online learning in professional accounting education, we provide a flexible learning experience that allows you to study whenever and wherever it suits you.
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Our dynamic and experienced academic team, with deep involvement in professional accounting education through our PGDA, IAC Preparatory Course, and APC Professional Programme, is dedicated to your success. We emphasize exam technique, focusing on how you demonstrate your understanding of the academic content to ensure you earn every mark within your grasp.
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Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the pass rates of our IAC Preparatory Course and APC Professional Programme, which consistently surpass the SAICA national average.
- Access to the online learning website (Vula)
- Lectures on selected topics across the 4 subject areas
- Video explanations for selected past IAC questions
- Concept and principle videos on selected topics
- Comprehensive course notes
- Comprehensive and balanced tutorial questions
- Integrated assessment questions
- Self-evaluated IAC mock exams
- Study schedule
- Videos on study and exam technique
- Academic support from the course lecturers via live online group consultations
The Course Presenters for each topic will provide academic support through live online group consultations for the duration of the course. A designated Student Support Administrator will also be available on email and by telephone to provide administrative support. The course has been designed in such a way that it allows for Candidates to study anywhere and anytime, at their own pace – maximising flexibility and time management.
- Registrations open: 9am on Monday, 7 October 2024
- Course starts: Monday, 2 December 2024
- Registrations close: 20 December 2024
In order to participate in this course, Candidates will need to:
- Have successfully passed their CTA/PGDA/Honours;
- Have a current email account;
- Have internet access;
- Have paid the course fee in full.
DATE | TOPIC | TIME |
Lectures | ||
Monday, 2 December 2024 | Welcome and introduction | 10am to 12pm |
Monday, 2 December 2024 | TAX exam technique | 6pm to 8pm |
Tuesday, 3 December 2024 | MAF exam technique | 6pm to 8pm |
Wednesday, 4 December 2024 | FR exam technique | 6pm to 8pm |
Thursday, 5 December 2024 | GAA exam technique | 6pm to 8pm |
Monday, 9 December 2024 | MAF and TAX integration | 6pm to 8pm |
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 | FR and GAA integration | 6pm to 8pm |
Group Consultations | ||
Friday, 13 December 2024 | TAX Consultation | 10am - 12pm |
Friday, 13 December 2024 | FR Consultation | 12pm - 2pm |
Friday, 13 December 2024 | GAA Consultation | 4pm - 6pm |
Friday, 13 December 2024 | MAF Consultation | 6pm - 8pm |
Group Consultations | ||
Friday, 20 December 2024 | TAX Consultation | 10am - 12pm |
Friday, 20 December 2024 | GAA Consultation | 12pm - 2pm |
Friday, 20 December 2024 | FR Consultation | 4pm - 6pm |
Friday, 20 December 2024 | MAF Consultation | 6pm - 8pm |
Group Consultations | ||
Monday, 6 January 2025 | TAX Consultation | 10am - 12pm |
Monday, 6 January 2025 | FR Consultation | 12pm - 2pm |
Monday, 6 January 2025 | GAA Consultation | 4pm - 6pm |
Monday, 6 January 2025 | MAF Consultation | 6pm - 8pm |
Mock Exam Group Consultations | ||
Monday, 13 January 2025 | Online group consultation: feedback mock exam Paper 1 | 6pm to 8pm |
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 | Online group consultation: feedback mock exam Paper 2 | 6pm to 8pm |
Wednesday, 15 January 2025 | Online group consultation: feedback mock exam Paper 3 | 6pm to 8pm |
Delivery of all lectures will be online via MS Teams and this will be recorded. | ||
This schedule is subject to change and all changes will be communicated timeously. |
Course fee selection is either with the physical study pack (printed books with course notes and tutorial) or without.
- R4 500 – including printed books (course notes and tutorials), access to our online platform and courier fee within the South African borders
- R4 000 – excluding printed books (will access course notes and tutorials online [downloadable PDF's]) and access to our online platform
Watch this video to find out what our past ITC Preparatory Course Candidates have to say about their experience on our course.