SAICA issues regulations each year that are applicable to all training offices and clerks. As part of these regulations, regular assessments must be performed as proof of the competencies gained by trainees. If these assessments are docuemnted incorrectly, it can have a negative impact on trainees. The PBAT tool allows firms to electronically perform and document these necessary assessments. Therefore it is necessary for all who forms part of the assessment process to understand the tool and how to use it. Ensuring that the assessment process is completed timeously and correctly.