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

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Active members and associates around the world
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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)).

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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

8 Nov 2024
Press release

SAICA CEO appointed to the IFAC Board

SAICA's CEO, Patricia Stock, has been appointed to the Board of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). This is a significant milestone for SAICA and a testament to Stock’s leadership and expertise.

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24 Oct 2024
Press release

The upcoming debate on confidentiality and beneficial ownership

“Mr. Zuckerberg, would you be comfortable sharing with us the name of the hotel you stayed in last night?” This was a question asked to the Chief Executive Officer of Facebook during senate hearings in 2018. The hearings were in relation to privacy breaches at Facebook that led to personal information being used for unintended purposes. Issues of privacy and protection of personal information have been at the forefront of many legal and political debates in the last couple of years. Walter Bhengu, Project Director for Legislation and Governance at the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, sheds light on the balancing act between protection of personal information, transparency on beneficial ownership disclosures and general confidentiality.

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16 Oct 2024
Press release

Global Ethics Day: Most employees say they don’t work in an ethical culture

As corporate South Africa and the rest of the world celebrates Global Ethics Day today (Wednesday, 16 October), the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has warned that workplace misconduct is worse than ever, with almost 9 out of 10 employees saying they don’t feel like they work in an ethical workplace culture.

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