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South African Chartered Accountants remain the most trusted in the world
Johannesburg, 08 December 2025 – The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is thrilled to announce that the 2025 Edelman DXI–Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) Trust Survey has once again confirmed the CA(SA) designation as the most trusted Chartered Accountancy designation globally. This achievement builds on the strong foundation laid in 2023, when both SAICA and the CA(SA) designation were recognised as the most trusted worldwide in the same study.
SAICA Receives Integrated Report Award in NPO/NPC Category
On 12 November, the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) was recognised with the Integrated Report Award for the NPO/NPC category for the 2024 reporting period at the Integrated Report Awards, hosted by the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa.
Entries open for the 2026 A4S International Case Competition
Entries for the 2026 A4S International Case Competition (A4SICC) are now open! Sponsored by Brookfield Asset Management, Olam Food Ingredients (ofi), and CPA Canada, this global competition challenges students to explore the business case for nature—analysing how companies depend on and impact the natural environment.
Prof. Wiseman Nkuhlu Receives 2025 IFAC Global Leadership Award
Johannesburg, 14 November 2025 - The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) proudly congratulates Professor Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu on being named a recipient of the 2025 IFAC Global Leadership Award, presented on 12 November 2025 at the IFAC Council meeting in Mexico City. This prestigious award honours individuals whose contributions have significantly advanced the global accountancy profession. Prof. Nkuhlu joins an elite group of leaders recognised for shaping the future of the profession worldwide.
South Africa’s removal from the FATF greylist marks a milestone in strengthening financial integrity: SAICA’s Role in the Process
Johannesburg, 24 October 2025 — The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) welcomes the announcement that South Africa has successfully met the requirements for removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist, a major milestone reflecting the nation’s collective commitment to strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) framework.
Explore insights that shape tomorrow’s future
Johannesburg, Tuesday 7 October 2024 - From artificial intelligence to climate change, wellness to financial innovation—the SAICA iN-FOR_sight Summit is your one-of-a-kind opportunity to get ahead of the change, connect across sectors, lead with purpose, insight and foresight.
SAICA’s commitment to ethical leadership
Johannesburg, Friday 26 September 2025 - As the recognised gold standard of ethical leadership and governance in the accounting profession, SAICA has taken the decision to address recent media allegations directly and transparently.
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