• Develop. Influence. Lead.

    Delivering better member value and offerings that will see our members in high demand in the marketplace.

  • Initiatives

    Providing solutions for the National Development Plan through our members

  • Become a member

    SAICA offers three complementary accounting designations

Benefits of joining SAICA

Part of Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s global network of 600 000 members

52 317
Active members and associates around the world
3
Complementary accounting designations
15
Recognition agreements with peer accounting institutes
300+
Industry events hosted each year

About SAICA

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), South Africa’s pre-eminent accountancy body, is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading accounting institutes. The institute provides a wide range of support services to more than 50 000 members and associates who are chartered accountants (CAs(SA)), as well as associate general accountants (AGAs(SA)) and accounting technicians (ATs(SA)).

Who we are

Membership

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Do you want to be a business leader, a key financial decision maker or even an entrepreneur? Learn how SAICA can get you there.
Why become a member?

Our members and associates

Making a difference in South Africa's economy and society.
Meet our members

Member value proposition

Making a difference in the economy and society

“I am part of a prestigious and valued profession that enables me to participate and make a difference in South Africa and globally, while positively impacting the economy and society.”

Member value proposition

How can we help you?

Support

Access the SAICA Member Portal to log all your queries and let us know if you require support

Learning

SAICA provides learning and development opportunities to ensure our members remain relevant and CPD compliant

Networking

Through SAICA’s various forums, committees and events, members have an opportunity to network with likeminded individuals across the world

Resources

Members are kept up to date on matters relating to the profession as well as technical developments via SAICA’s various communication channels

Latest from SAICA
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3 Dec 2021
General

SAICA APC December 2021 examination media coverage

SAICA will share media coverage, radio interviews and other exposure on this page to keep you updated.

SAICA has launched an immediate investigation into the technical difficulties experienced during yesterday’s 2021 APC sitting. The Institute is deeply sensitive to and regrets the impact these difficulties have had on candidates.

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2 Dec 2021
Press release

SAICA apologises for challenges experienced during the 1 December 2021 APC examination sitting

Johannesburg, Thursday 2 December 2021 – The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) deeply regrets the challenges experienced by Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) examination candidates around the country.

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29 Nov 2021
Press release

Nicholas Riemer wins top prize in the SAICA Top-35-under-35 CA(SA) Competition

Johannesburg, Friday, 26 November 2021 – Nicholas Riemer has been announced as the overall winner of the coveted 2021 Top 35-under-35 chartered accountants [CA(SA)] award.

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