Chartered Accountant Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Chartered Accountant:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
  • Honor's Degree preferred.
  • Completion of Articles.
  • x years' post article experience.
  • Registration and qualification with accredited statutory body and association example ICAN, ACCA, CPA.
  • Fully compliant as a tax practitioner.
  • Filing of corporate tax returns.
  • Experience in providing financial advice.
  • Must be honest
  • Must be detail-oriented

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Chartered Accountant skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Chartered Accountant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.