Become a SAICA Training Office

If you are considering applying to become a SAICA accredited training office please read through the SAICA Training Regulations, Accreditation Policy and Implementation Guide to obtain an understanding of the structure of the training programme and what running an accredited office entails.

For new applications, please create a case via the MySAICA portal https://my.saica.co.za/

Step 1: Info - Please note the fees and closing dates included, you will be invoiced accordingly

Step 2: Application Preparation - You’ll need to prepare an application that demonstrates your organization’s adherence to our accreditation criteria.

Step 3.Training Officer/ Assessor - The Training Officer must be a CA(SA), a SAICA-certified Assessor, and if applicable, an IRBA Registered Auditor (RA) if the office is Audit & Assurance (you can book your course online Events | SAICA via the SAICA portal)

Step 4: Application Pack Submission - The application form, which details each accreditation criterion and the type of evidence required, should be completed and submitted. Please include all evidence as required in your application pack.

Step 5: Application Review - Once we receive your application, we’ll check it for completeness. If all is in order, it will be forwarded to our external Training Office Reviewers for evaluation. They will then arrange a meeting with your office.

Step 6: Evaluation and Recommendation - Following the evaluation, the reviewer will compile a report for the Training Programme Sub-Committee (TPSC), recommending whether to accredit your organization. The TPSC, which meets bi-monthly, will make the final decision.