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Elevate your Career in Accountancy, One Badge at a Time

Flexible, career-focused accounting education that fits your life and fast-tracks your future. Start with micro-badges → Stack micro-certifications → Earn a Professional Designation.

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2 Professional Paths

Master Bookkeeper (SA) + Master Accounting Practitioner (SA)

14 Certificates

4 (Bookkeeper) + 10 (Practitioner)

NQF Level 5–6

Master Bookkeeper (SA) NQF 5
Master Accounting Practitioner (SA) NQF 6

Fully Online Learning Experiencee

All learning components are delivered online

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Explore AVIA’s first two Short Learning Programmes, designed to build practical knowledge and workplace capability.

Flexible Online Learning

Self-paced learning with practical activities, short videos, knowledge checks and assessments.

ABOUT AVIA

AVIA (African Virtual Institute of Accountancy) provides flexible, practical online learning for individuals and professionals who want to build relevant skills and strengthen their workplace capability.

Our learning is designed to be accessible, practical and focused on knowledge that can be applied in real workplace situations.

WHY LEARN WITH AVIA?

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Flexible & Online

Learn at a time and place that suits your schedule, without the need for traditional classroom attendance.

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Practical Learning

Build knowledge through workplace examples, practical activities and assessments.

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Focused Learning

Short, focused learning programmes help you develop specific skills without committing to a lengthy programme.

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Micro-Badges

Complete individual learning components and receive a digital Micro Badge for each successfully completed badge.

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Workplace Relevance

Develop knowledge and skills that are relevant to the situations, decisions and conversations you encounter at work.

Why it works

  • Stackable & Flexible
    A flexible, stackable model is self-paced, self-directed and recognised.
  • Competency-Based
    Prove what you can do - where you want to be.
  • Nationally Recognised
    Professional qualifications accredited by QCTO, endorsed by SAIPA.
  • Work-Integrated Learning
    Skills aligned to accounting functions, however you need them to work.
  • Open Access Learning
    Removing artificial barriers for emerging and experienced professionals.
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Specialization - 2 course series

Register for the Following Micro-Certifications or Micro-Badges

Micro-Certificate in Principles of Financial Accounting

After successful completion of this micro-certificate, candidates will demonstrate the competencies (technical knowledge, applied skills, and professional attributes) to process less complex business transactions in the accounting records. This will be done in compliance with accounting standards, using both manual and automated systems, to produce accurate and reliable financial information that can be used by management to make informed and effective decisions.

Complete the following micro-badges:

  • Introduction to Business
  • Classification of the Elements of Financial Statements
  • Introduction to Accounting Concepts and Principles
  • Introduction to Contract Law
  • Transaction Cycles
  • Accounting System of Internal Control
  • Recording of Transactions Without VAT
  • Introduction to VAT
  • Recording of Transactions With VAT
  • Subsidiary Records

Micro-Certificate in Records and Risk Management

After the successful completion of this micro-certificate, candidates will have the competencies (technical knowledge, applied skills, and professional attributes) to process business transactions (less complex transactions) in the accounting records in compliance with the accounting standards using manual and automated accounting systems and to reconcile account balances with third-party information to produce accurate and reliable financial information that can be used by management to make informed and effective decisions.

Complete the following micro-badges:

  • Principles of Reconciliation
  • Effective Communication
  • Document Management
  • Investigations to Resolve Queries and Discrepancies
  • Reconciliation Process

Micro-Certificate in Recording of Transactions Using an Accounting Package

After the successful completion of this micro-certificate, candidates will have a comprehensive understanding of the application to employ an accounting software package to record financial transactions of a business, including VAT. This micro-certificate focuses on illustrating the similarities and differences between a manual and automated accounting process by including the completion of similar transactions using both methods. Candidates will be exposed to the manual and automated completion of source documents, general journals, the general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, as well as the compilation of a trial balance. Upon successful completion, candidates will be equipped to record financial transactions of a business using accounting software, while applying accounting principles for financial reporting as per the Conceptual Framework.

Complete the following micro-badge:

  • Recording of Transactions Using an Accounting Package

Micro-Certificate in Professional and Ethical Conduct

This micro-certificate focuses on the code of professional conduct and ethical standards in the accounting profession. Candidates will develop competencies to identify, report, and resolve ethical dilemmas within an accounting environment.

Complete the following micro-badges:

  • Introduction to Professional and Ethical Behaviour
  • Introduction to Ethical Risk Management
  • Introduction to Interpersonal Management
  • Introduction to Non-Financial Information
  • Introduction to Quality Management

 

Register for the Following Micro-Certifications or Micro-Badges

Micro-Certificate in Corporate Legislation

After successful completion of this micro-certificate, candidates will demonstrate the competencies (technical knowledge, applied skills, and professional attributes) to apply the legislation governing the establishment, registration, and governance of companies, including the roles and responsibilities of shareholders and directors, as well as meeting procedures.

Complete the following micro-badges:

  • Registration of Companies & Classes of Shares
  • Shareholders & Directors Rights, Duties & Responsibilities
  • Introduction to Dividends
  • Recording Transactions for Shares and Dividends
  • Other Relevant Legislation

Micro-Certificate in Financial Reporting

After successful completion of this micro-certificate, candidates will demonstrate the competencies (technical knowledge, applied skills, and professional attributes) to record
transactions and draft financial reports in compliance with the accounting standards (Full
IFRS, IFRS for SME’s, IPSAS and GRAP).

Complete the following micro-badges:

  • Correcting and Closing Entries
  • Changes in Accounting Policies, Changes in Estimates and Correction of Errors
  • Inventory
  • Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Basic Financial Instruments
  • Statement of Cashflow
  • Deferred Taxation
  • Property, Plant and Equipment
  • Investment Property
  • Intangible Assets
  • Lease Accounting
  • Impairment of Assets
  • Reading and Analysing Financial Statements

Micro-Certificate in Income Tax and VAT

After successful completion of this micro-certificate, candidates will demonstrate the competencies (technical knowledge, applied skills, and professional attributes) to apply the relevant tax legislation (Income tax, VAT, Tax administration Act) to complete the statutory returns required for submission to the tax authority.

Complete the following micro-badges:

  • Introduction to Tax Legislation
  • Intermediate VAT
  • VAT Audits
  • Gross Income Definition
  • Capital Gains
  • General Deduction Formula
  • Provisional Tax Payments
  • Special & Prohibited Deductions – Business
  • Assessed Losses – Business
  • Calculation of Taxable Income – Business
  • Payroll / Employee Taxes – Business and Individuals
  • Special Deductions and Rebates – Individuals
  • Calculation of Taxable Income – Individuals

Micro-Certificate in Business Mathematics & Economics

After successful completion of this micro-certificate, candidates will demonstrate the competencies (technical knowledge, applied skills, and professional attributes) to apply the relevant principles of business mathematics and economics in the context of the business for decision making.

Complete the following micro-badges:

  • Business Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Microeconomics
  • Market Economics

Micro-Certificate in Managerial Accounting

After successful completion of this micro-certificate, candidates will demonstrate the competencies (technical knowledge, applied skills, and professional attributes) to apply the relevant principles of managerial accounting to assist management with planning, controlling and measuring costs at an operational level and to support operating decisions.

Complete the following micro-badges:

  • Cost Accounting
  • Joint and By-Products
  • Operating Reports
  • Budgeting
  • Break-Even Analysis
  • Relevant Costing
  • Introduction to Financial Management
  • Introduction to Decision Making Techniques
  • Consequence Management

Micro-Certificate in Risk Management

After successful completion of this micro-certificate, candidates will demonstrate the competencies to identify, manage, and mitigate risks in an organisation using the appropriate principles and techniques.

Complete the following micro-badges:

  • Introduction to Risk Management
  • Internal Control Evaluations
  • Risk Metrics

Micro-Certificate in Non-Financial Information Reporting

After successful completion of this micro-certificate, candidates will demonstrate the competencies (technical knowledge, applied skills, and professional attributes) to gather
information and draft financial reports (integrated reports, sustainability and ESG) in
compliance with the accounting standards (Full IFRS S1, IFRS S2).

Complete the following micro-badges:

  • Introduction to Integrated Reporting
  • Introduction to Sustainability Reporting

Micro-Certificate in Professional and Ethical Behaviour

After the successful completion of this micro-certificate candidates will have a comprehensive understanding of the application of the code of professional conduct and ethics code governing the accountancy profession. Candidates will develop the competencies to identify report and resolve ethical dilemmas in the accounting environment.

Complete the following micro-badges:

  • Code of Conduct
  • Code of Ethics
  • Intermediate Interpersonal Management
  • Intermediate Quality Management

Micro-Certificate in Data Analytics

After the successful completion of this micro-certificate candidates will have a comprehensive understanding of the application of the tools and techniques required to analyse, interpret and use information effectively to provide management with insight into the performance and results of the organisation.

Complete the following micro-badges:

  • Introduction to Data Analytics
  • Report Writing

Micro-Certificate in Digital Proficiency

After the successful completion of this micro-certificate candidates will have a comprehensive understanding of the application of the tools and techniques required to effectively use digital tools, technologies, and platforms in both personal and professional contexts. Gaining a solid foundation in digital tools and technologies empowers individuals to work more efficiently, communicate effectively, and make informed decisions in an
increasingly digital environment. Building and continuously developing digital proficiency is key to adapting to new challenges and opportunities in the workplace and society.

Complete the following micro-badges:

  • Introduction to Data Management
  • Business Continuity
  • Data Governance

Current Programmes

FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCIAL MANAGERS

Build the financial confidence to understand the numbers, ask better questions and make better business decisions.
3 Micro Badges | 6 – 9 weeks estimated | Online | Self-paced

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NON-FINANCIAL INFORMATION REPORTING

Understand the information behind organisational performance, risk and long-term value.

2 Micro Badges | 4–6 weeks estimated | Online | Self-paced

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Start with a programme that meets your current learning needs. Additional AVIA Short Learning Programmes will be introduced soon.

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MICRO-CERTIFICATE B01
CORPORATE LEGISLATION 

Micro-badge 2001 Registration of companies & classes of shares
Micro-badge 2002 Shareholders & Directors rights, duties & responsibilities
Micro-badge 2003 Introduction to dividends
Micro-badge 2004 Recording transactions for shares and dividends
Micro-badge 2005 Other relevant legislation

MICRO-CERTIFICATE B02
FINANCIAL REPORTING 

Micro-badge 2006 Correcting and closing entries
Micro-badge 2007 Changes in accounting policies, changes in estimates and correction of errors
Micro-badge 2008 Inventory
Micro-badge 2009 Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets
Micro-badge 2010 Revenue recognition
Micro-badge 2011 Basic financial instruments
Micro-badge 2012 Statement of cash flow
Micro-badge 2013 Deferred taxation
Micro-badge 2014 Property, plant and equipment
Micro-badge 2015 Investment property
Micro-badge 2016 Intangible assets
Micro-badge 2017 Lease accounting
Micro-badge 2018 Impairment of assets
Micro-badge 2019 Reading and analysing financial statements

MICRO-CERTIFICATE B03
INCOME TAX AND VAT 

Micro-badge 2020 Introduction to tax legislation
Micro-badge 2021 Intermediate VAT
Micro-badge 2022 VAT audits
Micro-badge 2023 Gross income definition
Micro-badge 2024 Capital gains
Micro-badge 2025 General deduction formula
Micro-badge 2026 Provisional tax payments
Micro-badge 2027 Special and prohibited deductions - business
Micro-badge 2028 Assessed losses - business
Micro-badge 2029 Calculation of taxable income - business
Micro-badge 2030 Payroll / Employee taxes - business and individuals
Micro-badge 2031 Special deductions and rebates - individuals
Micro-badge 2032 Calculation of taxable income - individuals

MICRO-CERTIFICATE B04
BUSINESS MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS 

Micro-badge 2033 Business mathematics
Micro-badge 2034 Statistics
Micro-badge 2035 Micro economics
Micro-badge 2036 Market economics

MICRO-CERTIFICATE B05
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 

Micro-badge 2037 Cost accounting
Micro-badge 2038 Joint and by-products
Micro-badge 2039 Operating reports
Micro-badge 2040 Budgeting
Micro-badge 2041 Break-even analysis
Micro-badge 2042 Relevant costing
Micro-badge 2043 Introduction to financial management
Micro-badge 2044 Introduction to decision making techniques
Micro-badge 2045 Consequence management

MICRO-CERTIFICATE B06
RISK MANAGEMENT 

Micro-badge 2046 Introduction to risk management
Micro-badge 2047 Internal control evaluations
Micro-badge 2048 Risk metrics

MICRO-CERTIFICATE B07
NON-FINANCIAL INFORMATION REPORTING 

Micro-badge 2049 Introduction to integrated reporting
Micro-badge 2050 Introduction to sustainability reporting

MICRO-CERTIFICATE B08
PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOUR 

Micro-badge 2051 Code of conduct
Micro-badge 2052 Code of ethics
Micro-badge 2053 Intermediate interpersonal management
Micro-badge 2054 Intermediate to quality management

MICRO-CERTIFICATE B09
DATA ANALYTICS 

Micro-badge 2055 Introduction to data analytics
Micro-badge 2056 Report writing

MICRO-CERTIFICATE B10
DIGITAL PROFICIENCY

Micro-badge 2057 Introduction to data management
Micro-badge 2058 Business continuity
Micro-badge 2059 Data governance

MICRO-CERTIFICATE B05
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 

Micro-badge 2037 Cost accounting
Micro-badge 2038 Joint and by-products
Micro-badge 2039 Operating reports
Micro-badge 2040 Budgeting
Micro-badge 2041 Break-even analysis
Micro-badge 2042 Relevant costing
Micro-badge 2043 Introduction to financial management
Micro-badge 2044 Introduction to decision making techniques
Micro-badge 2045 Consequence management

MICRO-CERTIFICATE B06
RISK MANAGEMENT 

Micro-badge 2046 Introduction to risk management
Micro-badge 2047 Internal control evaluations
Micro-badge 2048 Risk metrics

MICRO-CERTIFICATE B07
NON-FINANCIAL INFORMATION REPORTING 

Micro-badge 2049 Introduction to integrated reporting
Micro-badge 2050 Introduction to sustainability reporting

MICRO-CERTIFICATE B08
PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOUR 

Micro-badge 2051 Code of conduct
Micro-badge 2052 Code of ethics
Micro-badge 2053 Intermediate interpersonal management
Micro-badge 2054 Intermediate to quality management

MICRO-CERTIFICATE B09
DATA ANALYTICS 

Micro-badge 2055 Introduction to data analytics
Micro-badge 2056 Report writing

MICRO-CERTIFICATE B10
DIGITAL PROFICIENCY 

Micro-badge 2057 Introduction to data management
Micro-badge 2058 Business continuity
Micro-badge 2059 Data governance
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MICRO-CERTIFICATE A01
PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 

Micro-badge 1001 -Introduction to business
Micro-badge 1002- Classification of the elements of financial statements
Micro-badge 1003-Introduction to accounting concepts and principles
Micro-badge 1004- Introduction to contract law
Micro-badge 1005- Transaction cycles
Micro-badge 1006 -Accounting system of internal control
Micro-badge 1007 -Recording of transactions without VAT
Micro-badge 1008- Introduction to VAT
Micro-badge 1009- Recording of transactions with VAT
Micro-badge 1010- Subsidiary records

MICRO-CERTIFICATE A02
ACCOUNTING RECORDS RISK MANAGEMENT 

Micro-badge 1011 Principles of reconciliation
Micro-badge 1012- Effective communication
Micro-badge 1013- Document management
Micro-badge 1014- Investigations to resolve queries and discrepancies

MICRO-CERTIFICATE A03
RECORDING OF TRANSACTIONS USING AN ACCOUNTING PACKAGE 

Micro-badge 1015 -Recording of transactions using an accounting package

MICRO-CERTIFICATE A04
PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT 

Micro-badge 1016- Introduction to professional and ethical behaviour
Micro-badge 1017 -Introduction to ethical risk management
Micro-badge 1018 -Introduction to interpersonal management
Micro-badge 1019- Introduction to non-financial information
Micro-badge 1020- Introduction to quality management

Learning That Fits Your Life

Study online and at your own pace, with practical learning activities, short videos, knowledge checks and assessments designed to help you apply what you learn.

AVIA = Practical Learning for the Workplace

AVIA (African Virtual Institute of Accountancy) provides flexible, practical online learning designed to help professionals build relevant knowledge and workplace capability.

Our programmes focus on practical learning that can be applied to real workplace situations, giving learners a flexible way to develop skills alongside their existing work and commitments.

Who Should Enrol?

  • Matriculants and early-career starts
  • Professionals who want to build practical skills
  • Managers and business professionals looking to strengthen their knowledge
  • Accounting, finance, reporting and business professionals seeking relevant learning
  • Anyone looking for flexible, online professional development

Frequently asked questions

What is AVIA?

AVIA is the African Virtual Institute of Accountancy, providing flexible and practical online learning for professionals.

Programmes are delivered online and are designed to be completed through flexible, self-paced learning. 

Each programme has a specific target audience. View the individual programme page for details.

Yes. Additional AVIA Short Learning Programmes will be introduced soon.

Frequently asked questions

What makes AVIA different from traditional universities?

AVIA focuses on practical, stackable micro-credentials directly aligned to professional designations, offering clear, direct career pathways.

Yes, AVIA’s courses and designations are recognised by SAIPA and aligned with national qualifications (NQF Levels 5-8).

Absolutely! AVIA’s programs are designed specifically for flexible, self-paced learning.