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

How can we help you?

Latest from SAICA

6 Feb 2025
Press release

Budget 2025: “Transfer Pricing to B or not to B…?

While South Africans turn their focus to the upcoming Budget Speech in February 2025, many are wondering how expected increased Government expenditure can be financed.

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11 Dec 2024
Press release

SAICA saddened by the tragic passing of Mr. Mava Shude

SAICA is deeply saddened to have learnt about the passing of Mr. Mava Shude CA(SA), the Chief Financial Officer of Langeberg Municipality, who tragically passed away after a car accident on Friday, 6 December 2024.

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4 Dec 2024
Press release

SAICA replaces “accredited” with “endorsed” on qualifications underlying the CA(SA) and AGA(SA) designations

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) would like to announce a terminology shift in its academic and professional programmes, transitioning from the term “accredited” to “endorsed” to describe programmes that meet the requirements for SAICA’s CA(SA) and AGA(SA) qualifications

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