International Region
The Americas, ASPAC and EMEA
The International Region is one of five regions of SAICA, namely the Northern, Eastern, Central, Southern, Northern International regions.
The International Region covers the 3 geographical areas: The Americas Region, which has 4 country committees, USA, Canada, Bermuda and The Cayman Islands; The Australasia Region, which has 5 committees, NSW, Queensland, Western Australia, Victoria and New Zealand; Europe, Middle East and Africa Region, which has 5 country committees, UK, Channel Islands, Netherlands, Mauritius and Ireland.
SAICA’s International Region team would like to invite members in these provinces to join us and other SAICA members and stakeholders at upcoming events and district discussion forums.
Upcoming events
ASPAC
Auckland Networking Event - 27 March
Venue: Brew on Quay, 102 Quay Street, Auckland
Members are invited to welcome drinks hosted by our Committee Chair. Please do join us for light snacks and an opportunity to mingle with fellow South Africans. Book here.
Sydney - Research and Development (R&D) Tax incentive scheme - 9 April
Venue: CAANZ building, Erskine St, Sydney.
Join us as we do a deep dive into this Australian R&D scheme. Book here.
Melbourne - New members event - 16 April
Venue: State of Grace, 27 King St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Are you ready to meet new people, have fun, and be part of something special at Melbourne’s most spectacular rooftop bar? The Victoria State committee is thrilled to invite all new members to our upcoming event, designed to bring together a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. Numbers are limited, so book early to secure a place. Book here.
Save the date
New members event in Sydney - 15 May
EMEA
2025 UK Joint Conference - 22 March
Venue: Leonardo Royal Hotel St Pauls, 10 Godliman St London EC4V5AJ
The Joint Conference will be back for its 18th year! The programme includes six speakers with up to 8 hours of CPD content to suit all delegates, followed by networking and prize draw. In association with ACCA and Robert Walters. Book here.
When booking please use these codes dedicated to SAICA members:
Long Distance |
£200.00 |
LDSAICA2025 |
Member |
£242.00 |
SAICA2025 |
Netherlands - How to Complete your Dutch Tax return webinar - 25 March SAICA CEO Meet and Greet in Edinburgh - 26 March |
Meet the CEO / Sustainability and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) Event in Amsterdam - 31 March
Venue: Bellamyplein 51, 1053 AT Amsterdam
Join us as we are addressed by SAICA CEO Patricia Stock. We will then move onto an exclusive SAICA sustainability event, where we will explore the latest CSRD requirements and how they impact businesses in 2024 and 2025. This session will provide practical guidance on how to start or enhance your CSRD reporting, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Book here.
London Networking Drinks - March/April
Calling all members for the first casual drinks network event for 2025. While we find a venue, please do email your interest to ***@saica.co.za
to be informed on the date, time and venue for this event.
Save the date:
- Braai Day in Dublin - 24 May
- UK Golf Day at RAC Epsom - 27 June
- Braai, family and Rugby Day in Richmond - 12 July
The Americas
| Cayman Island Happy Days Paddle & Coffee - 14 March Venue: Trafalgar Place, 1428 W Bay Rd, KY1-1502, Cayman Islands An opportunity to network with a small group of SAICA members while enjoying the beautiful Seven Mile Beach and exercising. Book here. |
| CAW Network USA and Chartered Accountants Ireland - Meet at Schroeder’s - 20 March Venue: (make bold) Schroeder’s restaurant 240 Front Street, San Francisco, CA, United States Come and join us for a CAW Network USA Northern California event for drinks and dinner. Attendees to chip in to cover costs. Please register so we have an idea on numbers. Book here. |
| Third Friday Mixer in OC at Gulliver’s - 21 March Venue: Gulliver's 18482 Macarthur Boulevard, Irvine, CA, United States Lemuel’s Pub at Gulliver’s 18482 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA 92612. At 6:00 pm, come network with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Nothing to pay when you register. Book here. |
| What’s Happening with IFRS Accounting Standards? March 2025 update from BDO webinar - 27 March Every six months, BDO USA's IFRS leaders provide updates to international standards, continuing our tradition of providing an easy way for financial management, board directors, and audit committees to stay on top of today's hot topics and developments. The content will also include some timely reminders and examples to demonstrate what the debits and credits might look like from a practical perspective. Book here. |
| The Secret Weapon of Great Internal Auditors: Sales & Relationship Skills webinar - 3 April Shane Rogers, Chartered Accountant and CAW Network USA President, draws on his experience as a Chief Audit Executive for over a decade, at a global financial services group and earlier in his career in supporting a strategic Fixed Income sales team at a large global investment bank. He offers a unique perspective to Internal Auditors looking to be more valuable to their organizations by leveraging their sales skills. Co-presenter and moderator is Shingi Gwindingwi CA (SA), Treasurer, CAW Network USA. Book here. |
How to contact SAICA’s International Region team
The International Region Engagement Team is dedicated to fostering connections among our members. We offer opportunities for members to interact with each other and to have one-on-one meetings. You can arrange a personal meeting with our Regional Executive, Namhla Mungwe, in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams.
These engagement sessions provide a platform to discuss your thoughts on SAICA, the accounting profession, or your work. To schedule a session for 2025. Please contact Namhla using the details provided below.
You are welcome to reach out to us
Namhla Mungwe
Regional Executive
***@saica.co.za
Sarah Varney
Services Manager
***@saica.co.za
Maggie Stephen
Events and Committee Assistant
***@saica.co.za
Physical address Both Namhla Mungwe and Sarah Varney reside just outside London, GB. There is no physical office but we are happy to travel to meet members or virtually by setting up Teams calls.
International Region Council members
| The Americas | EMEA | ASPAC |
|---|---|---|
Ryan Clacher – The Americas Sub-region member representative on the SAICA National Council | Mark Chasey – EMEA Sub-region member representative on the SAICA National Council | Jonathan Young – ASPAC Sub-region member representative on the SAICA National Council |
| Susan Taylor | Fiona Hansen |