Fully Online Bridging Course to CA(SA)
The online path to CA(SA)
If you’re looking to qualify as a Chartered Accountant but you don’t yet qualify for the CTA or if you need a refresher due to gaps since you last studied.
Our Bridging Course develops confidence and a strong foundation in accounting to improve your chances of completing the CTA first time.
Our Bridging course is now fully recognised by SAICA for Associate General Accountant SA, (AGA) SA.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Fast track your B.COM onto the CA(SA) path
- Milpark Education Bridging Course (Short Course Programme in Advanced Accounting)
- 6-Month programme
- At your option can be spread over 1 year as a half workload
- 2 intakes each year in February and July
- Successful completion guarantees entry into our SAICA-accredited CTA
- Flexible learning that fits around your life, whether you study part time or full time
- Safe learning and assessment that continues regardless of COVID or unrest
- Designed and run by the former lecturers of CA Connect
HOW DOES THE ONLINE BRIDGING COURSE WORK?
- All aspects are available online
- Follow a structured weekly journey
- Lecturers available whenever needed
- Easy to follow schedules and guidance
- Engage with a supportive community of lecturers and students walking the path with you
- Write tests just about anywhere
- Your option to write at a venue or online
- 38 venues across South Africa and Namibia, or internationally by arrangement, or
- Remote proctoring from your home or office
RESOURCES & SUPPORT
- Series of bite-size video lectures covering every concept
- Quizzes to test your knowledge
- Practice questions and past tests and exams with feedback videos
- 1-on-1 live online discussions
- Weekly live online group discussions for each subject
- Mentorship from lecturers and past students
- Places limited so that we can provide excellent support
DOES THE BRIDGING COURSE CATER TO YOU?
- The Bridging course is for you if:
- You want to join the CA(SA) path
- You’re looking to qualify as a Chartered Accountant but you don’t yet qualify for our CTA
- You need a refresher due to extended gaps in your studies
- You’re looking to develop confidence and a strong foundation in accounting to improve your chances of completing our CTA on your first attempt
- Minimum entry requirements:
- A completed B.Com (or equivalent at NQF level 7), and
- Financial Accounting up to at least 2nd-year level (NQF level 6)
HOW DOES IT WORK IF I CHOOSE TO DO THE PROGRAMME OVER 1 YEAR?
- In the first 6 months you do 2 subjects
- In the second 6 months you do 2 subjects
- 6-monthly fees (see below) are halved
- More information on this option
WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?
- The Bridging course (Short Course Programme in Advanced Accounting) provides entrance into Milpark Education’s CTA / PGDA which is accredited by SAICA and the CHE and registered on the NQF as SAQA ID 108930
- As the bridging course is shorter than a year, we are not able to register it on the NQF or accredit it with SAICA or the CHE
- Full programme fact sheet
- Textbooks required
- Stable internet access that is fast enough to stream videos is required, as well as a webcam and mic.
- Fees and payment terms (2025)
- Course Timetable
