Public Sector Accounting Qualification

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Become a Public Sector Accounting Governance Professional

What is PSA Qualification

The Public Sector Accounting (PSA) Qualification is a specialised professional programme offered by the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (CGI Zimbabwe). It is designed for professionals who seek to make a tangible difference in how public resources are managed, accounted for and reported; with integrity, precision, and accountability.

In a world where citizens and investors demand transparency and efficiency, the PSA qualification equips you to lead the transformation of Zimbabwe’s public sector through performance-based budgeting, IPSAS-compliant reporting and good governance practices.

The PSA graduate is more than an accountant, they are a guardian of public trust and a champion of financial accountability.

Core Competencies You Will Build

The PSA Qualification empowers you to:

  • Master Public Financial Management (PFM): Understand the full cycle of government budgeting, accounting, and fiscal policy.
  • Apply IPSAS with Confidence: Prepare and interpret financial statements aligned with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
  • Promote Ethical Governance: Champion transparency, accountability, and integrity in the use of public resources.
  • Strengthen Risk & Compliance Systems: Design and implement control frameworks that safeguard public assets.
  • Lead Institutional Reforms: Contribute to policy development, performance management, and capacity-building in public institutions.
  • Deliver Quality Financial Insights: Analyse fiscal performance and guide decision-makers with credible financial reporting.

Advance Professionally: Build a career pathway into senior roles in treasury, audit, or public financial management.

Who Should Enrol?

This qualification is tailored for:

  • Degree holders in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or related disciplines.
  • Public sector professionals working in ministries, parastatals, and local authorities who wish to upgrade or formalise their financial management skills.
  • NGO and donor-funded project officers responsible for grant management, budgeting, and compliance.
  • Auditors, accountants, and finance officers seeking IPSAS-based professional expertise.

Holders of professional qualifications aspiring to advance into strategic and leadership roles in public finance and governance.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold one of the following:

  • A relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Public Administration; or
  • A recognised diploma in Accounting or Public Sector Accounting from an accredited institution; or
  • An equivalent professional qualification (e.g. CGP (CIS), CIMA, ACCA, CA, CPA, CTA or similar).

Exemptions may be granted for prior learning and relevant professional experience.

Course Structure

The PSA Qualification is delivered over 1½ years through flexible learning options that suit working professionals:

  • Block-release sessions for intensive study periods.
  • Weekend classes for those who prefer a continuous learning schedule.

Core modules include:

  • Advanced Accounting and Financial Reporting
  • Public Financial Management
  • Corporate Law
  • Development of Strategy
  • Audit and Assurance
  • Applied Governance, Risk and Compliance
  • Corporate Secretarial Practice

 

Fees Summary

Fee Item

Amount (USD)

Initial Registration Fee

$50

Fees per Subject

$325

Exemption Fee per Subject

$280

Estimated Total Course Fees

$2,250

Fees include tuition, registration, study materials, and examination costs.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Sector Accounting (PSA) Qualification emerge as trusted finance professionals driving accountability, transparency, and reform in the management of public resources.

They are equipped for dynamic and impactful roles such as:

  • Public Sector Accountant / Public Finance Officer – managing budgeting, reporting, and compliance processes within ministries, local authorities, and parastatals.
  • Public Sector Internal Auditor – ensuring effective internal controls, ethical governance, and fiscal discipline.
  • Budget Analyst / Finance Manager (Local Authority or Parastatal) – guiding evidence-based budgeting and sustainable financial performance.
  • Grants & Procurement Officer (NGOs / Development Partners) – managing donor-funded projects with transparency and accountability.
  • Public Financial Management (PFM) Consultant – supporting governments and institutions in implementing IPSAS and public-sector reforms.
  • IPSAS Implementation Specialist – leading the transition to global standards of public-sector financial reporting and disclosure.

PSA-qualified professionals are at the heart of governance transformation — building credible, transparent, and efficient financial systems that serve citizens and sustain national development.

Professional Recognition

Upon completion of the PSA Qualification, graduates are eligible to:

  • Apply for Associate Membership with the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (CGI Zimbabwe).
  • Register with the Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB) as Registered Public Accountants – RPAcc(Z).

These designations affirm professional credibility, open doors to higher career prospects, and integrate graduates into Zimbabwe’s regulated accounting and governance community.

How to Apply

  1. Download the Registration Form [Click to Download]
  2. Attach:
    • Copy of National ID
    • Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts
    • Two passport-size photos
    • Proof of $50 registration payment
  3. Submit your application: registration@cgizim.org

What is my total cost?

Shape the Future of Public Finance. Master Public Sector Accounting & Governance for $2,250

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  • Recognised by PAAB, PAFA, IFAC, regulators, and employers across Zimbabwe and the region.
  • Curriculum aligned with IPSAS, PFMA, PAAB, PAFA, and IFAC professional standards.
  • Supported by the CGI Zimbabwe Centre of Excellence in Governance and Accountancy.
  • Flexible delivery through block-release and weekend classes.
  • Leads to CGI Associate Membership and PAAB RPAcc(Z) registration.
  • Provides a strategic pathway to leadership in public finance, audit, and governance reform.

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