Johannesburg, 12 October 2023 – The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is thrilled to announce the finalists of the 2023 Trainee Trailblazers competition. These prestigious awards recognise and celebrate outstanding trainee achievements, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and professional development among aspiring Chartered Accountants (CA(SA)).

Johannesburg, 26 September 2023 – As many as 3200 learners were part of this year’s annual SAICA FASSET Development Camps which aim to harness their academic potential and achieve the results needed to pursue high-demand professions.

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has prescribed the IRBA Rule on Enhanced Auditor Reporting for the Audit of Financial Statements of Public Interest Entities (EAR Rule). The EAR Rule applies to audits of annual financial statements of public interest entities, as defined in the IRBA Code of Professional Conduct for Registered Auditors and is effective for periods ending on or after 15 December 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The EAR Rule prescribes information that should be included in the auditor’s report in addition to the requirements of the International Standards on Auditing.