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

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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

7 Mar 2025
Press release

Is a VAT rate increase to 17% justifiable?

SAICA member, Dr Muneer Hassan CA(SA); Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA); Deputy Chair of the SAICA National Tax Committee; Deputy HOD Accountancy and Senior Lecturer Taxation at UJ delves into this much debated question.

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7 Mar 2025
Press release

The ‘business confidence’ effect

Business confidence in its most basic form is the optimism or pessimism of business in future economic conditions. This in most instances drives their willingness to invest, hire people and expand operations. According to a report by United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), several factors beyond economic determinants are increasingly shaping investment decisions. These include trends in global value chains, technological advancements, geopolitical dynamics, and environmental concerns.

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28 Feb 2025
Press release

SAICA celebrates increased pass rate in 2024 APC results

Johannesburg, 28 February 2025 – The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is proud to announce the pass rate for the 2024 Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). This year, 3,147 (73%) of the 4,323 candidates who wrote the APC in December 2024 successfully demonstrated their competence.

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