Complete
Form
Complete the membership application form.
Application
Scrutiny
Applications scrutinised and reviewed by the Membership Committee.
Application
Approval
Application now goes to the Council for final approval.
Membership
Certificate
Member receives certificate appropriate to his or her category of membership.
Important Links
A person shall not hold himself or herself out as a professional accountant, or designation likely to create the impression that he or she is a professional accountant, unless he or she is registered with the Institute as a professional accountant
Membership Benefits
The following are the reasons why you must join us;
- To comply with the Accountant’s Act 2010
- The Institute upholds a high International standard
- BICA members are abreast with up to date information on issues surrounding the profession and technical updates.
- BICA offers exciting Continuous Professional Development workshops (CPD) to its members to equip and develop them with skills relevant to towards their professional development.
- BICA is a globally recognized body and a member of IFAC, as a BICA member in good standing is eligible to work anywhere in the world.
- Employment opportunities, employers only seek for professionals who are affiliated with regulatory bodies because they trust that you understand ethical conduct and you uphold to the highest international standard.
Membership Requirements
A person may apply to register as BICA member as either Accounting Technician or Professional Accountant. In order to be comply with the Accountant’s Act 2010, the following are the requirements to register with BICA as a member;
- Every person/entity that renders the following services shall register with BICA for compliance purposes, Audit and Assurance, Management Accounting, Public Sector Accounting, Internal Audit, Any other of accounting as the Council may determine.
- The person must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be resident in Botswana.
- Has academic accountancy and related qualification from accredited Institutions.
- To apply for BICA Associate/Fellow category; Must be a full member of IFAC Professional Chartered Accountancy body recognized by the Institute, Must be a member in good standing.
What Are The Implications Of Non Compliance?
A person shall not hold himself or herself out as a professional accountant, or designation likely to create the impression that he or she is a professional accountant, unless he or she is registered with the Institute as a professional accountant
A person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding P500 000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years, or to both
