ITC Examinations
Initial Test of Competence (ITC)
The Initial Test of Competence (ITC) is the standard-setting exam which is written after the completion of an accredited PGDA programme and is an assessment of core technical competence. To be eligible to write this exam a candidate must hold a PGDA that has been accredited by SAICA.
ITC exam format or eligibility
A candidate is eligible to sit for the ITC for a period of three consecutive years. This starts the year after the date on which the SAICA accredited post-graduate qualification was attained by the candidate (for even if the supplementary exam result was received in 2020, the qualification was still received for 2019).
Step-by-Step guidance for Online exam registration
Step 1
Determine if you already have a 8 digit SAICA Profile number.
Examples of candidates with a SAICA profile number (SAICA ID), are candidates with a training contract or candidates who have written the ITC in previous years or candidates who have attended a SAICA seminar/event previously .
If you are not sure if you have a SAICA ID, do not create another profile.
Contact the SAICA call centre at 08610 (SAICA)72422 or +27 11 621 6600, if you are not sure or have forgotton your unique 8 digit SAICA ID number/login details. Call centre staff can confirm if you have and reset your login.
Alternatively you can click on “Forgot your password?”, complete the screen and get a new one emailed to you.
It is important that we have your correct email address for this facility.
You can also email itc@saica.co.za or apc@saica.co.za to assist with your login details.
Avoid making these mistakes when you create a profile
Your profile will cause errors in this regard.
- Do not type a middle name (if any) in the same space as your first name. (You can add a middle name in step 4)
- “Last name” field is for your surname
- Do not add spaces or a full stop . in any field
- Double check your ID for correctness
- Double check your E‐Mail for correctness
When you log into your created account and complete STEP 4 (personal details) - Name; middle name/s and surname
a. Prefix is for selecting your title e.g. Mr
b. You can only add one middle name; please do not duplicate your first name or surname in this field
c. Do not add spaces or a full stop . in any field - Identity number
a. Double check your ID for correctness
b. Make sure select the correct year of birth to correspond with your ID
STEP 5 (address details) - If you do not have a separate postal address but you have street delivery you can duplicate your street address (Physical address) in the postal address
fields; otherwise leave it completely blank - If you do have a separate postal address you need to type the words P O BOX in the first line before your box number when you complete line 1
- No not type N/A in any field
- Do not use a full stop or coma . , in any field
- Only add a postal code in the postal code field; do not repeat it in other lines