WHO WE ARE

ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW

Highlights in 2024: Accelerated Member Value

No 1 in the world

SAICA and CA(SA) Rated Number 1 in the World

Public Sector Engagement

Collaborating with public sector stakeholders to tackle challenges, enhancing SAICA’s reputation and providing member networking opportunities

SAICA PUBLIC SECTOR SUMMIT

Nurturing change for a better society

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SAICA Biz Impact Podcast

  • Expert-led business insights to grow SMMEs
  • Empowering SMMEs to become economically viable
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127

National Seminars and Events
Quality rating 4,47/5

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Empowering Members to Learn Anytime, Anywhere

39 000 course enrolments

100 courses added in 2024

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Celebrating 20 Years of Empowering 2,776+ SMMEs

  • Driving economic transformation through entrepreneurship
  • Creating sustainable businesses and jobs for community upliftment
  • 75 SMMEs onboarded as coaches/accountants
  • Supporting 737 SMMEs with tailored expertise
  • 36 volunteers dedicated to supporting SMMEs and individuals
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122

International Seminars and Events
Quality rating 4,70/5

Total Disciplinary Cases Finalised

1,287

Significant growth of:

595,14%
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Member Satisfaction Survey

Feedback from more than 34 000

participants is guiding targeted engagement efforts.

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Enhanced Collaboration with IRBA

Consulting on the adoption of the international standards for Audits of Less Complex Entities (ISA for LCE)

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Consultations with SMPs to identify obstacles and develop actionable solutions for support
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Participation in International and African Structures and Standard-Setting Bodies

  • Active engagement with PAFA (Pan African Federation of Accountants) and global organisations such as CAW, GAA, IFAC, and IESBA
  • SAICA contributes to the development of accounting and auditing standards while advocating for member interests on African and international platforms
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Member Wellness and Care

SAICA hosted three wellness events and introduced the Mental Wellbeing Toolkit to support member wellness and growth

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Operational Escalations for Members

SAICA effectively raises operational escalations on behalf of members, ensuring their concerns are addressed by the relevant authorities

Recognising Difference Makers

  • The SAICA Awards unified five prestigious recognitions – Student Leadership, Trainee Trailblazers, Top 35 Under 35, Chairman’s Awards and South African in Australia Awards - under a cohesive identity
  • Celebrating both rising stars and seasoned professionals, the awards honour those who inspire and drive sustainable, ethical leadership locally and internationally, benefiting communities
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Fully Digitised Exam Process
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The new CRM system for ITC exams enhances the candidate experience and streamlines processes, fully digitising registration through to exams

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Research Projects and Publications Act as a Catalyst for Economic and Social Relevance

6 flagship events informed by:
  • Three of SAICA’s research papers on SA’s National Budget, sustainability, and career mobility in the public sector
  • One article in Accountancy SA on SAICA’s commitment to public sector excellence
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Technical Resources & Thought Leadership

SAICA produces a range of technical resources to support member education

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Member Recognition
and Profiling

SAICA members promoted through Accountancy SA magazine and invited to guest present at SAICA events

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Enhancing Governance and Advocacy

SAICA leverages members’ expertise to shape public financial policies by engaging the Standing Committee on Finance and the Standing Committee on Public Accounts

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