Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA)

Apply for Fellowship Examination

The Fellowship Exam Application service is an electronic platform provided by the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants for candidates aiming to attain the prestigious Fellowship certification. This certification is regarded as the highest professional qualification within SOCPA, authorizing holders to legally practice accounting and auditing in Saudi Arabia. It validates an accountant’s theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and adherence to ethical and professional standards.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting or related administrative disciplines with accredited accounting hours, meeting SOCPA’s educational requirements.

The application process involves filling an electronic form on SOCPA’s e-services portal, attaching valid identification, academic transcripts, and degree certificates. Applications are reviewed within ten days, with candidates selecting exam dates and centers from eleven designated cities. The exam covers core subjects including accounting, auditing, zakat & tax, business laws, business environment, and jurisprudence. Candidates must pass each subject with a minimum score of 60%, with opportunities for retakes provided. Graduates receive a Fellowship certificate enabling professional practice and sector development participation.

Importance of the Fellowship Exam Service

Grants high-level professional accreditation for career advancement.
Supports the quality and reliability of accounting services in Saudi Arabia.
Provides a flexible and straightforward digital registration and exam process.
Enables candidates to optimize exam scheduling and location choices.
Enhances the professional standing of accountants nationally and internationally.

Challenges and Difficulties

Accuracy and completeness of application documentation and adherence to schedules.
Preparation for comprehensive, multi-subject exams covering diverse topics.
Observance of deadlines for application and testing logistics.
Managing high registration volumes during peak periods.
Target Sector Person
Affiliated Authority Saudi Organization for Auditors and Accountants
Estimated Duration10 days
Gov Approval Window5 working days
Service Pricing240
Government Fee1000

Mandatory Conditions

  • ✓ The registration fee for the test is 1000 (one thousand riyals) for the first time and 500 (five hundred riyals) for repeating the test, in addition to an entry fee for each subject of 300 (three hundred riyals).
  • ✓ Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Accounting.
  • ✓ A university degree or any higher qualification in one of the administrative sciences specializations or its branches, provided that the test taker has completed (twenty-one) hours in accounting or its branches*, or what the Authority considers equivalent to it.

Required Documents

  • ✓ A colored personal photo.
  • ✓ A copy of the bachelor’s degree.
  • ✓ A copy of the academic record.
  • ✓ A copy of the passport for non-Saudis.
  • ✓ A declaration and authorization form, a certificate equivalency decision, or a certificate verification report.
  • ✓ ID photo.