Advancing Accounting Excellence across Egypt & the Arab World
Egypt's professional body for accountants and auditors and its sole representative at IFAC — safeguarding quality, issuing qualifications, and developing competence since 1946.
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Member figures are sourced from the Society's professional register — updated periodically.
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We point you straight to what matters — whether you are looking to join, an existing member, a professional firm, or simply interested in the profession.
Prospective member
Looking to join? Learn the membership requirements and registration path, and submit your application.
Join the Society 02Current member
Renew your membership, log your continuing professional development hours, and view member services.
Member Portal 03Firms & companies
The register of accredited professional firms, registration requirements, and enquiry and verification services.
Firms register 04Public & learners
Learn about the profession and qualification, and browse the news, publications and digital library.
Start hereThe Society's notices & announcements
Annual Report and Financial Statements 30/6/2024
- Watch: Seminar on the Impact of Exchange Rate and Interest Rate Amendments on Financial Statements27 June 2026
- Ramadan Kareem - Special Greetings on the Arrival of the Blessed Month of Ramadan27 June 2026
- Key Decisions of the Membership Committee (5) for 202327 June 2026
- Training Day on Egyptian Accounting Standard No. 50 — Insurance Contracts27 June 2026
Eight Decades of Professional Authority
Founded by Royal Decree on 24 April 1946, the Egyptian Society of Accountants and Auditors is Egypt's professional body for accountants and auditors — and the country's sole legitimate representative at IFAC. It is registered with the Ministry of Social Solidarity under No. 554 (27 May 2007) and headquartered at its own property in 6th of October City, occupied since 2015.
ESAA operates in alignment with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), has adopted Egyptian Accounting Standards (EAS) aligned with IFRS, and runs a joint IFRS Diploma with ACCA (UK). Its Board comprises 15 elected members serving 4-year terms — chaired since 1996 by Hazem Zaki Hassan.
Our Professional Services
Professional Qualification
Ten exams across two levels — Intermediate (5) and Final (5). Entry requires a Bachelor's in accounting; ~3–4 years to complete, with exemptions for PhD and ACCA holders.
Learn moreTrainee Contract Registration
Become an accountant-in-training via a tripartite training contract. Four registration tracks: private offices, the Central Auditing Organization, ESAA-registered offices, or Arab-country offices.
Learn moreMembership
Join a network of 1,498 active members and 578 Fellows across Egypt and the Arab world. Access exclusive resources, governance rights, and the ESAA community.
Learn moreCPD & Training Center
120 CPD hours per 3-year rolling period (25–55/year). The ESAA Training Center delivers the IFRS Diploma (with ACCA UK), CAATS/IT-audit, and job-readiness programmes.
Learn moreTechnical Library
Egyptian Accounting Standards, ISA, IFRS, IFAC pronouncements, and ESAA technical guidance — the authoritative standards hub for Egyptian practitioners.
Learn moreRegistered Offices Programme
43 accredited private offices authorised to sponsor trainee contracts. Eligibility: ≥10 years independent practice and audit of ≥5 joint-stock companies/year for ≥5 years.
Learn moreESAA Membership Certificate
The ESAA professional qualification consists of 10 examinations — 5 at Intermediate level and 5 at Final level — typically completed over 3–4 years. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited Egyptian university (or a recognised equivalent). No prior work experience is required to register.
Candidates also complete a minimum 3-year supervised trainee contract under a sponsoring ESAA Member or Fellow, or at a Registered Office. Exemptions are available for PhD holders and holders of recognised international qualifications such as ACCA.
Continuing Professional Education
CPD rules have been binding on all active ESAA members since 1 January 2009, overseen by the CPD Committee.
Note: Trainers and presenters of CPD programmes may count preparation and delivery hours toward their own requirement. The clock starts on the date the Board approves membership — not the application date.
Your Path to ESAA Membership
Four membership grades, each recognising a distinct level of professional achievement and commitment.
Student & Affiliate
Enrolled in the ESAA qualification or a recognised accounting programme.
- Library access
- Student forums
- Exam-prep resources
- Career events access
Associate Member
Holders of the ESAA qualification at Intermediate level or an equivalent recognised credential.
- Full member portal
- CPD tracking
- Technical publications
- Voting rights
Full Member
Holders of the full ESAA Membership Certificate — both Intermediate and Final levels.
- Post-nominal MESAA
- Board election rights
- All Associate benefits
- Professional register listing
Fellow — FESAA
Distinguished members meeting the Board's criteria for senior professional achievement and service.
- Post-nominal FESAA
- Board candidacy (≥10 yrs)
- Mentorship programme
- Executive network
Latest news & publications
Watch: Seminar on the Impact of Exchange Rate and Interest Rate Amendments on Financial Statements
Ramadan Kareem - Special Greetings on the Arrival of the Blessed Month of Ramadan
Key Decisions of the Membership Committee (5) for 2023
Training Day on Egyptian Accounting Standard No. 50 — Insurance Contracts
Key Decisions of the Membership Committee (6) for 2024
Events & CPD
CPD Seminar: Egyptian Accounting Standards - 2026 Updates
ESAA HeadquartersDecember 2026 Qualification - Exam Registration Briefing
OnlineAnnual Reports
ESAA publishes audited financial statements prepared under Egyptian Accounting Standards, on a fiscal year running 1 July – 30 June (realigned per Law 149/2019).
Source: Audited statements, Egyptian Accounting Standards. Fiscal year 1 Jul 2022 – 30 Jun 2023.
From the Digital Library
Issues of Al-Muhasib magazine, reports and specialised periodicals on Egyptian accounting and auditing standards.
2023 Articles of Association Bylaws
2023
2023 Important Decisions of the Financial Regulatory Authority
2023
2017 Issue 53–54: How to Present Certain Tax Items Under the Income Tax Law in Light of the Egyptian Accounting Standard Concept
2017
2016 Issue 51–52: Seeing Through the Eyes of Management
2016
2017 Issue 53–54: An Introductory Framework for the Integrated Reporting Model as a Tool for Disclosure and Transparency of Financial and Non-Financial Data
2017
2023 Issue 57: An Overview of the Revenue Standard
2023
2016 Issue 51–52: A Look at the Amended Egyptian Accounting Standards, 2015 Edition
2016
2017 Issue 53–54: Accounting Rules and Standards for Finance Lease Operations in Light of Amended Egyptian Accounting Standard No. 20
2017 // Join the profession Ready to Advance Your Career?
Join Egypt's most respected accountancy community — access the ESAA qualification, the 120-hour CPD programme, and a professional network spanning Egypt and the Arab world.
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