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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
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Recognition agreements with peer accounting institutes
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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

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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

4 Apr 2025
Press release

Improved pass rate and key achievements mark the success of SAICA’s January 2025 IAC

Johannesburg, Friday 04 April 2024 – With the release of the results for the January 2025 Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC), formerly known as the Initial Test of Competence (ITC), the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has announced a 70% overall pass rate. This marks an improvement from the previous year’s overall pass rate of 67%, reflecting the effectiveness of SAICA’s initiatives aimed at supporting candidates.

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15 Mar 2025
Press release

Treasury takes aim at foreign pensions

Section 10(1)(gC) of the Income Tax Act currently exempts, among other things, foreign sourced lump sums, pensions and annuities that are received by or accrue to a resident for past employment outside South Africa, except amounts from South African retirement funds or resident long-term insurers. This exemption was introduced into the Act when South Africa moved to a worldwide basis of taxation for residents in 2001.

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14 Mar 2025
Press release

High Court dismisses Kwinana Review Application against Ruling by SAICA Disciplinary Committee

Johannesburg, Friday, 14 March 2025 – The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) welcomes the High Court Judgment issued on 12 March 2025, which dismissed the review application brought by Ms. Yakhe Kwinana. SAICA considers the dismissal of the review application as confirmation of the robustness and integrity of SAICA’s disciplinary processes in ensuring accountability and upholding the highest ethical standards in the profession.

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