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Associate Membership

The organization provides the opportunity to all members of the practice in all economic fields around the kingdom to be part of large professional body through its Membership.

Terms

Anyone who meets any of the following conditions shall be accepted for Associate Membership:

No.

Qualification

Level in Saudi Standard Classification of Educational Levels and Specialization

Accepted Specializations

1

Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in accounting.

Level (6,7, 8)

Specializations

2

Diploma in Accounting (minimum of two years) from Saudi universities, colleges or its accredited equivalents. The holder of an Associate Diploma in Accounting (more than one year and less than two years) may apply for membership provided that he attends the qualifying training program for the Accounting Technician Exam.

Level (4. 5)

Specializations

3

Bachelor degree of accounting from an administrative science college and 15 accounting academic hours at least * Otherwise, an applicant shall complete the required academic hours according to the related established rules.
For Official Guidelines or Fulfilling Accounting Hours,  click here.
 

For Accepted Accounting Courses, click here.
 

Level (6)

Specializations

4

Holds one of the approved professional certificates.

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Certificates


Only educational certificates recognized by the Ministry of Education are accepted

Requirements

- A copy of your degree or a Professional Certificate.
- A copy of your National ID Card (must be valid).
- A copy of your passport (for non-Saudis).
- A personal photograph (not mandatory for ladies).
- Pay the membership fee.
 

Membership fee

An annual subscription of 500 riyals, in addition to 575 riyals for validation fees for the certificate if it was issued outside the Kingdom (paid only once).

  • Affiliate membership subscriptions are calculated for a period of one year from the date of the member's affiliation with the Commission.
  • The subscription fee or any part of it is non-refundable.

Membership Certificate

An electronic certificate can be printed online through the member's electronic services page .
 

Benefits

SOCPA grants registered professionals many benefits including the following:
1- 20% discount on specialized training courses.
2- SOCPA magazine "The Accountants" and other electronic publications.
3- Get up to 50% off at more than 1,200 leading brands with the Mazaya SOCPA app.

 

Apply for Associate Membership

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Professional Membership

Full Membership

Student Membership

Honorary Membership

Membership Controls

Continuous Professional Education Program (CPE)

Common FAQ

Immediately after paying the membership fee, a temporary professional registration certificate is issued
for the purpose of completing the rest of procedures with the Ministry of human resources. You are given complete acceptance after checking your qualifications
and the issuance of a permanent professional registration certificate or an Associate Membership Certificate.
 

Grace period given to membership applicants is one year only.
 

No, changing profession does not require obtaining a letter from SOCPA.
 


Last Update On: 25 Jan 2026 10:28 AM Saudi time

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