Benefits of joining SAICA

Part of Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s global network of 1,8 million CAs and students

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Active members and associates around the world
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Complementary accounting designations
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Recognition agreements with peer accounting institutes
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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

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

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Latest from SAICA

11 Aug 2025
Press release

Congratulations to Joey Mathekga for his appointment as a member of the IFRS Taxonomy Consultative Group

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) congratulates Joey Mathekga for his appointment to serve as member of the IFRS Taxonomy Consultative Group (ITCG) effective, 1 August 2025.

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31 Jul 2025
Press release

SAICA Welcomes Treasury Changes To Budget Process

Johannesburg, 31 July 2025 – The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) welcomes positive changes announced by National Treasury on 23 July 2025 that should assist the country in creating a budget and budget process that is not only efficient, but also effective in dealing with the needs of South Africa, its people and the unique challenges and trade-offs we face.

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25 Jul 2025
Press release

Understanding Financial Intelligence Centre Act Beneficial Ownership and Targeted Financial Sanctions Obligations

Trust and company service providers (TCSPs) operate in an environment that makes them vulnerable to abuse by entities or individuals who may seek to misuse corporate structures to hide illicit funds and their beneficial owners.

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