Strategic Partners

We are pleased to have reached a Mutual Recognition Agreement with IBA to mutually benefit our members. PBA is also proud to be a cooperative partner on a Professional Accountant Training Program under the Belt and Road Initiative in China with IBA.

• Module mapping has taken place and can be seen on the attached table 1, this shows where module exemptions can be granted for PBA members and students applying to IBA
• PBA members in good standing will be eligible to apply for all relevant module exemptions. They will be awarded the highest level of qualification which their exemptions complete (Graduate Diploma in Accounting), and be exempted from any modules at higher levels should they wish to continue with their studies.
• IBA would ask that their members in good standing, with requisite professional experience be awarded the designation of PBA International
• IBA would ask that if their members or students apply to PBA with the requisite module exemptions then they be granted the ATC (Accounting Technician Certificate)

Fully designated PBA’s qualify for the award Certified Public Accountant (CPA) upon verification of the designation and payment of fees. Members of CPAPRO qualify for the PBA designation with a business degree approved by PBAC or CPAPRO, payment of fees and Canadian taxation if providing public accounting services.

Designated PBA’s with a degree in Business/Accounting or MBA in Finance with a GPA of 4 or higher, have sufficient work related experience and successfully pass the INTERFIMA exam qualify for the Certified Financial Management Specialist designation.

Associate Licensees’ of PBASC automatically qualify for the Credential Award of a WAP (World Accredited Practitioner). Fully Designated Members of PBASC automatically qualify for the Credential Award of a WCP (World Certified Professional). Any award higher than WCP will depend on an ascertained number of years of experience after attaining full membership at PBASC.

WCI will offer a rebate of 30% of certification fees when application is made through PBASC.

Designated PBA’s qualify to write the 5-part online certification. Upon successful completion will be awarded FCPA designation.

Designated PBA’s meet the educational requirements of the Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional program (FP&A). Candidates must pass both parts of the FP&A exam and be members of the AFP to be granted the FP&A designation.

Designated PBA’s meet the educational requirements of the Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional program (FP&A). Candidates must pass both parts of the FP&A exam and be members of the AFP to be granted the FP&A designation.