CIBA Membership Application
The first step towards joining or obtaining your designation
Step one
Welcome to the ranks of the CIBA Army of Accountants.
Begin by applying for membership.
Step two
Once you're a member, you have the opportunity to specialise further by applying for one of our designations or certifications. Each tailored to suit every level of the finance department, from bookkeeper to CFO, as well as for practicing accountants and tax practitioners.
Membership Types
Student Membership
For college and university students studying accounting or finance, preparing for a future as financial analysts, junior accountants, or auditors.
Affiliate Membership
For non-finance professionals such as marketing managers or project coordinators who manage budgets and forecasts for their departments and perform some accounting functions.
International Associate Membership
For licensed accountants working globally as senior accountants, accounting officers, or financial controllers, seeking to align with Africa’s economic goals.
CIBA Membership Candidate
For interns and finance department employees who are preparing to apply for a professional designation, provided they meet the necessary criteria.
CIBA Membership Regular
For established professionals within Africa, that are not yet members of CIBA but have the job titles of: bookkeeper, accountant, financial manager, chief financial officer and who may or may not be licensed by a professional body equivalent to CIBA.
CIBA Membership Retired
For retired professionals like former auditors, CFOs, or tax consultants who continue to contribute their expertise part-time, guiding the next generation.
If you have already, Registered: