OUR CONTEXT

OUR BUSINESS

Business Model and Value Creation Aligned to the Six Capitals

Our Purpose

The principal purpose and objective of the Institute 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

Our Mandate

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

Our Strategy

Accelerated member value

Enhancing professional development, global recognition and employability

Attractiveness and transformation

Developing future-ready professionals, expanding the talent pipeline and promoting diversity and inclusion

Economic and social relevance

Positioning SAICA members as ethical, trusted professionals and advocating for and supporting audit reforms, public sector professionalisation, and sustainability practices and reporting

Winning organisation

Embracing agility, innovation, and sustainability through AI and automation

Our Footprint

Gender Representation

Racial Representation

Overall

Black

2024: 11 924

2023: 10 756

2022: 9 738

Coloured

2024: 3 002

2023: 2 787

2022: 2 624

Asian

2024: 7 928

2023: 7 557

2022: 7 181

White

2024: 36 108

2023: 36 068

2022: 35 486

Under 35

Black

2024: 6 486

2023: 5 400

2022: 5 520

Coloured

2024: 1 294

2023: 1 089

2022: 1 218

Asian

2024: 3 166

2023: 2 780

2022: 3 094

White

2024: 9 238

2023: 8 205

2022: 9 254

Our Core Activities, Products and Services

Underpinned by our strategy; our promise to address challenges and unlocking opportunities; sound governance, leveraging cutting-edge technology, we are empowering the profession and through world class, innovative products and services

Technical
support

Ongoing guidance on emerging standards, legislation and best practices

Specialist verification programmes

Certifications in niche, high-demand fields to differentiate our members

Thought leadership and research

Delivering insights on governance, innovation, sustainability, and other critical areas

Mental well-being
support

Programmes to help members maintain a healthy work-life balance

Early warning
alerts

Notifications about regulatory and compliance shifts to enable proactive adaptation

Regulator
facilitation

Supporting seamless interactions with industry stakeholders and regulatory bodies

Differentiated
member models

Tailored member experiences for CAs, AGAs, and ATs

AGA and AT
promotion

Elevating the profile of AGAs and ATs as integral to the accounting profession

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Business Model and Value Creation