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Regional representation

SAICA is constituted of four local regional offices and one international representative office.
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Affiliations and reciprocity

If you are a qualified member of another professional accountancy body, you may be eligible to register with The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) as a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) (CA(SA)). We offer various routes to membership.
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Global Accounting Alliance

The Global Accounting Alliance is made up of 10 of the world's leading accounting institutes, brought together to promote quality services, share information and collaborate on important international issues.
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Chartered Accountants Worldwide

Chartered Accountants Worldwide brings together 15 of the leading institutes of chartered accountants from around the world to support, develop and promote the vital role that chartered accountants play throughout the global economy.
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Latest from SAICA

15 May 2026
Press release

IFAC and SAICA to Co-Host 2028 World Congress of Accountants in Cape Town, South Africa

Johannesburg, 15 May 2026 – The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) are thrilled to announce the World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) will be held in Cape Town, South Africa in November 2028. Recognized as the accountancy profession’s premier global gathering, WCOA is a bi-annual event that brings together representatives of the profession from jurisdictions around the world to strengthen the accountancy community through shared learning, collaboration, and relationship-building.

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24 Apr 2026
Press release

SAICA congratulates Agnes Dire CA(SA) on her appointment as CEO of SNG Grant Thornton

Johannesburg, 24 April 2026 - The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) congratulates Agnes Dire CA(SA) on her appointment as Chief Executive Officer of SNG Grant Thornton, effective 1 July 2026.

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23 Apr 2026
Press release

SAICA and US Accounting Bodies Renew Mutual Recognition Agreement to Enhance Global Professional Mobility

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 20 April 2026 – The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is pleased to announce the official renewal of its Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the International Qualifications Appraisal Board (IQAB), representing the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

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