WHO WE ARE
OUR PURPOSE, VALUES, STRATEGIC INTENT AND MANDATE
SAICA is a voluntary, not-for-profit member organisation that operates in terms of its constitution. Our main sources of revenue are membership fees, fees from seminars and events, and donor funding.
SAICA is an active member of a number of international forums as part of our advocacy role and to participate in knowledge-sharing and global standard-setting.
The Institute operates from its head office in Johannesburg and has offices in Bloemfontein, Cape Town and Durban located close to the business areas in which our members operate.
OUR PURPOSE
Our principal purpose is to promote the common interests of members and associates and the public interest by enhancing the relevance, values, competence and influence of members and associates in South Africa and abroad, and to contribute to economic and social development in South Africa.
To achieve our purpose, SAICA commits to:
Acting in the public interest and safeguarding the values of the profession
Promoting the common interests of members and associates nationally and internationally
Supporting and encouraging the advancement of skills and knowledge and ensuring members and associates have the appropriate competencies
Growing and transforming the profession
OUR VALUES
Our purpose is underpinned by six core values. During 2022, SAICA reviewed its values with the goal of fostering a culture of ownership at all levels and promoting a cohesive organisational identity. During 2023 the revamped MIPART values were incorporated in the Staff Appreciation and Recognition Awards to encourage staff members to embody the values. The awards were further rebranded to MIPART Difference Makers Awards which inspire employees to embody our values, contributing to the high-performance culture we aim to establish within the organisation.
The refreshed values are as follows:
MEMBER CENTRICITY
We ensure a positive customer/member experience by striving to exceed expectations
INTEGRITY
We demonstrate sound moral and ethical principles in everything we do
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOUR
We abide by laws, regulations and policies and refrain from any conduct that would bring SAICA and the profession into disrepute
ACOUNTABILITY
We accept full responsibility for the outcomes of our actions
RESPECT
We hold SAICA, stakeholders and each other in high regard
TRANSPARENCY
We encourage an open and honest environment
OUR STRATEGIC INTENT
To contribute to sustainable economies through developing responsible and ethical leaders
STRATEGIC PILLARS 2021-2023
MEMBER VALUE
Delivering better member value and offerings that will see our members in high demand in the marketplace
RELEVANCE AND REPUTATION
Continued relevance of the accountancy profession and the creation of an ethical culture in the service of public interest
GROWTH AND TRANSFORMATION
Growth and transformation of the accountancy profession in terms of race and gender and in line with the overarching national agenda
ORGANISATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY
The enhancement of internal efficiencies and effectiveness so that the Institute can better service its stakeholders
OUR MANDATE - HOW WE DELIVER VALUE
SAICA is the leading accountancy body in South Africa and one of the prominent institutes globally. We are the custodian of three complementary accountancy designations, CA(SA), AGA(SA) and AT(SA), that respond to the country’s financial market needs and align with our intent to be represented in the full professional accountancy education and training landscape.
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
A leadership designation for accountants at the forefront of business and the broader economy
52 656
MEMBERS
(2022:50 731)
Associate General Accountants
A professional accounting designation for accountants enhancing value and driving operational performance in organisations
4 674
MEMBERS
(2022: 4 449)
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS
A practice-based, work-ready accounting, finance and business qualification and professional membership for entry-level to mid-tier accountants