In a landscape where challenges exist in mathematics as a gateway subject, the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) recognises the imperative role education plays in shaping the future of chartered accountancy. As the primary destination for qualified candidates, SAICA is not only committed to addressing the decline in the pool of potential candidates and fortifying the profession but also making a difference through its transformation initiatives to ensure that the country’s unequal socio-economical backdrop is not a barrier to access.

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), in collaboration with the Accounting Standards Board (ASB), hosted the IPSASB 2024-2028 Strategy and Work Program Consultation Roundtable (the Roundtable) to give South Africa constituents an opportunity to comment on the proposed strategy and work program. The Roundtable was attended by the Staff and Board Member of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB)

As the country continues to celebrate the Matric class of 2023 for attaining a pass rate of 82.9%, amongst the country’s top achievers were matric learners who attended the SAICA FASSET Development camps in 2023.