HOW WE CREATE VALUE

LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL IMPERATIVES

POST-QUALIFICATION LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

POST-QUALIFICATION: LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

KEY INITIATIVES
  • Learning and Development activities
IMPACT/DIFFERENCE MADE
  • Revisions to the CPD policy approved and communicated
  • Launch of eVolve
  • L&D hotspots (virtual sessions) were introduced where members have the opportunity to engage with SAICA in a live Teams session regarding eVOLVE
  • SADC combined meeting to discuss and progress establishment of recognition agreements in Southern Africa (through PAFA)

Reciprocity

KEY INITIATIVES
  • Reciprocity
IMPACT/DIFFERENCE MADE
  • Finalisation of GAA recognition agreements
  • SADC combined meeting to discuss and progress establishment of recognition agreements in Southern Africa (through PAFA)

NATIONAL IMPERATIVES

ADVOCACY AND POLICY REFORM

KEY INITIATIVES
  • Whistleblower protection
IMPACT/DIFFERENCE MADE
  • Signed an MOU with The Whistleblower House which would allow SAICA members to contact The Whistleblower House for support and guidance in relation to whistleblowing

EE SECTOR TARGETS

KEY INITIATIVES
  • SAICA coordinated the Chartered Accountancy’s comment letter on the EE Sector Targets that were gazetted in 2023
IMPACT/DIFFERENCE MADE
  • One of the firms arranged a meeting with the Department of Labour and SAICA to ensure that the voice of the profession is heard

SMME SUPPORT

SAICA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND THE HOPE FACTORY NPC (HEREIN REFERRED TO AS THF GROUP)

KEY INITIATIVES
  • Financial sustainability: Continuous refinement of the income model to meet market demand
  • Planning for reserves
  • Strategic marketing and branding: Brand awareness and strategic positioning as a preferred partner/leader in this space
  • Strategic partnerships: Secure relationships with small and medium practices and SAICA members to actively contribute to our entrepreneurial programmes
  • Well-defined and impactful entrepreneurial programmes Refine Theory of Change framework − key impact indicators
  • Enhance content development
  • Institutional excellence: Identification of key talent/staff retention relative to skills programmes that support the business model
  • Robust digital plan
IMPACT/DIFFERENCE MADE
  • Income diversification of targeted industries will ensure longevity of THF Group. Signing of multi-year MOUs
  • Maintaining a margin of safety to continue operations
  • SDG-focused thought leadership
  • Collaboration with strategic clients to integrate into their public relations plans – thus expanding our reach through their networks
  • Supporting small and medium practices by facilitating and creating access to market opportunities through our platforms in order for their businesses to grow
  • Effective monitoring and evaluation of SMME growth that leads to economic impact and job creation opportunities
  • Partner with reputable content developers who support the impact we envisage through our Theory of Change programmes. These are focused on leadership, financial literacy skills capacitation and business/industry-specific development
  • Skills capacitation of staff – increased employee satisfaction
  • Continuing the build of the CRM platform which will lead to efficiencies with THF Group and increased productivity
MEDIA AND PUBLIC EXPOSURE 2023

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