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IFAC and SAICA to Co-Host 2028 World Congress of Accountants in Cape Town, South Africa
Johannesburg, 15 May 2026 – The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) are thrilled to announce the World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) will be held in Cape Town, South Africa in November 2028. Recognized as the accountancy profession’s premier global gathering, WCOA is a bi-annual event that brings together representatives of the profession from jurisdictions around the world to strengthen the accountancy community through shared learning, collaboration, and relationship-building.
SAICA congratulates Agnes Dire CA(SA) on her appointment as CEO of SNG Grant Thornton
Johannesburg, 24 April 2026 - The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) congratulates Agnes Dire CA(SA) on her appointment as Chief Executive Officer of SNG Grant Thornton, effective 1 July 2026.
SAICA and US Accounting Bodies Renew Mutual Recognition Agreement to Enhance Global Professional Mobility
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 20 April 2026 – The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is pleased to announce the official renewal of its Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the International Qualifications Appraisal Board (IQAB), representing the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
Announcement of the SAICA Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of members of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) will be held on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 at 12h00.
At the sharp end of technical accounting - Esther Pieterse CA(SA)
As accounting issues become more complex, sound judgement matters more than ever. When there’s no room for error, the hardest part is making the call. Known for discipline and staying power, Esther Pieterse has built her career working through difficult technical questions that affect the application of accounting standards in practice which impacts the financial statements and business decisions. That’s why she’s one of the profession’s most trusted problem solvers.
Defining your destiny - Cecelia Swartz CA(SA)
When is a handbag not a handbag? When it is a partner, thoughtfully designed to carry you through every stage of your day (from wife to mother to exec creator), and the structure to keep pace with your nourishment ritual.
SAICA’s Renewed B-BBEE Certificate – Level 2
SAICA Maintains Level 2 B‑BBEE Status, Strengthening Its Contribution to Economic Transformation