Core Exposure

Please note: Applications for the 2010 Training Outside of Public Practice Programme (TOPP) closed on 30 September 2009.

Core area of exposure
%
Minimum hours over 3 years
Financial Accounting 25% 900
Management Accounting & Financial Management 35% 1 260
Internal Auditing & Corporate Governance 15% 540
Taxation 10% 360
Additional hours to be allocated ad hoc 15% 540
Total core experience hours required by SAICA 100% 3600
Total work hours – attendance at work 450

There are a maximum of 2 simulations (study schools) per trainee per year (2 x 5 days in a 12 month period) which can be attended, if required by trainee. The simulations form part of the TOPP Programme to enhance exposures across all core areas.