Registered Government Auditor (RGA) Qualifying Examinations (RGA-QE)

Overview: The RGA Qualifying Examinations (RGA-QEs) are held twice a year and are structured into three papers:

1. Paper 1: Ethics and Regulatory Framework
2. Paper 2: Accounting
3. Paper 3: Auditing

To qualify as a Registered Government Auditor (RGA), candidates must pass all three papers with a minimum aggregate pass rate of 50%. Each paper is a four-hour written examination.

Eligibility Routes for the RGA-QE: Candidates can qualify to write the RGA-QE through one of the following routes:

• Completion of 18 months of experience as an RGA trainee.
• Successful completion of the Public Sector Auditor (PSA) qualification.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Academic Requirements: To be eligible for the RGA-QE, candidates must hold an NQF Level 8 qualification in one of the following fields:

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Public Finance Management

Work Experience Requirements: In addition to the academic requirements, candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the financial sector.