Benefits of joining SAICA

Part of Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s global network of 1,8 million CAs and students

57 911
Active members and associates around the world
3
Complementary accounting designations
15
Recognition agreements with peer accounting institutes
300+
Industry events hosted each year

About SAICA

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), South Africa’s pre-eminent accountancy body, is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading accounting institutes. The institute provides a wide range of support services to more than
50 000 members and associates who are chartered accountants (CAs(SA)), as well as associate general accountants (AGAs(SA)) and accounting technicians (ATs(SA)).

Who we are

Membership

Member value proposition

Making a difference in the economy and society

“I am part of a prestigious and valued profession that enables me to participate and make a difference in South Africa and globally, while positively impacting the economy and society.”

Member value proposition

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Latest from SAICA

15 Mar 2024
Press release

SAICA launches business podcast to empower small businesses

Johannesburg, 15 March 2024 – The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is delighted to launch the SAICA BIZ Impact Podcast, a dynamic platform which aims to simplify complex business topics and empower small medium businesses (SMEs) to thrive.

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7 Mar 2024
Press release

Making the Auditing Profession Attractive to Gen Z

Johannesburg, 7 March 2024 - The auditing profession is evolving to attract Gen Z talent, showcasing diverse career paths, a strong focus on continuous learning, and a commitment to developing future-oriented skills. These strategies address the challenges of competing with emerging STEM careers and the outdated perception of auditing being dull and theoretical.

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1 Mar 2024
Press release

South African auditing profession debating the adoption of a new International Standard

Johannesburg, 1 March 2024 - The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) published a new auditing standard, the International Standard on Auditing for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities (the ISA for LCE), on 6 December 2023. This auditing standard may only be applied in territories where it has been adopted for use. The adoption of this auditing standard in South Africa is currently a highly debated topic within the South African auditing profession.

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