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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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