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The NBAA is a Tanzanian accountancy professionalbody
established under the Auditors and Accountants(Registration) Act No
33 of 1972, as amended by Act No 2 of 1995. It is an accountancy
regulatory professional body,operating under the Ministry of Finance
and Economic Affairs of Tanzania (MOFEA). The Board started carrying
out its activities from 15th January 1973.
The NBAA has made a significant contribution to
accountancy development in Tanzania over the pastdecade, especially
on administration and examination processes. NBAA is an examining
body for the accountancy professional qualifications. However, NBAA
does not train candidates who are preparing to sit for its
examinations, but is collaborating with a number of training
institutions, both public and private institutions to train
candidates for its examinations. Training can either be on full time
or on part time basis, depending on one’s choice. There is a number of
training institutions in the country offer training and learning facilities
for the candidates’ preparing for the Board’s examinations.
Various reports have indicated that Tanzania has
shortage of qualified accountants compare to other African countries.
The qualified accountants are the ones who have passed the Board’s
examination and awarded the Certified Public Accountants, CPA (T)
certificate. Becoming a CPA (T) requires the candidates passing the
Board’s examination and obtaining practical experience. Candidates
pursuing the Board’s examination must have the same entry
qualifications as for university.
In accomplishing its mission and objectives, the NBAA has
a Governing Board and a management team of permanent staff. The
Governing Board is at the apex of the organisation, responsible for
formulating policy and laying down terms of reference to various
committees of the Board. The Governing Board functions through six
committees, namely:
• Executive Committee
• Member Ethics and Compliance Committee
• Technical Services Committee
• Education and Publications Committee
• Public Sector Committee
• Audit Committee.
The NBAA Management headed by the Executive Director
implements the Governing Board’s directives by ensuring that the
policies are carried out in an effective and efficient manner. The
Executive Director is assisted by who are Head of Departments. The
departments are:
� Corporate Services
� Education and Training Services
� Members Services
� Technical and Advisory Services
The NBAA has been operating from its Head Office at
Mhasibu House along Bibi Titi Mohamed Street (Kisutu Area) in Dar es
Salaam City. Mhasibu House on Plot No 3 – 5 comprisesof a two storey
building and small back-house buildings built by theGovernment of
Tanzania through the World Bank support between 1995 and 1997. The
building accommodates all of the NBAA employees and also a
small library. Few office spaces havebeen rented out to other tenants
for commercial use.
Mhasibu House Head Office
of NBAA
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