OUR PURPOSE,

values, strategic intent and mandate

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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.

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.

PURPOSE

Our principal purpose1 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 this 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

1 Defined in the SAICA constitution.

PURPOSE

Our principal purpose1 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 this 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

1 Defined in the SAICA constitution.

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. To emphasise individual responsibility and active ownership, the values were rephrased in the first-person format and condensed into the acronym MIPART.  This serves to reinforce the idea that each and every person plays a role in shaping the culture at SAICA.

 

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 refraining from any conduct that would bring SAICA and the profession into disrepute

Accountability

We accept full responsibility for the outcomes of our actions

Respect

We hold SAICA and each other in high regard

Transparency

We encourage an open and honest environment

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. To emphasise individual responsibility and active ownership, the values were rephrased in the first-person format and condensed into the acronym MIPART.  This serves to reinforce the idea that each and every person plays a role in shaping the culture at SAICA.

 

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 refraining from any conduct that would bring SAICA and the profession into disrepute

Accountability

We accept full responsibility for the outcomes of our actions

Respect

We hold SAICA 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 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 accounting 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 accounting education and training landscape

CALOGO

CHARTERED
ACCOUNTANT

A leadership designation for accountants at the forefront of business and the broader economy

MEMBERS

(2021:48 791)
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ASSOCAITE GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS

A professional accounting designation for accountants enhancing value and driving operational performance in
organisations

MEMBERS

(2021:4 075)
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ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS

A practice-based, work-ready accounting, finance and business qualification and professional membership for entry-level to mid- tier accountants

MEMBERS

(2021: 404)

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 accounting 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 accounting education and training landscape

CALOGO

CHARTERED
ACCOUNTANT

A leadership designation for accountants at the forefront of business and the broader economy

MEMBERS

(2021:48 791)
aga

ASSOCAITE GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS

A professional accounting designation for accountants enhancing value and driving operational performance in
organisations

MEMBERS

(2021:4 075)
at

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS

A practice-based, work-ready accounting, finance and business qualification and professional membership for entry-level to mid- tier accountants

MEMBERS

(2021: 404)