Developing Responsible Leaders
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is the foremost accountancy body in South Africa and one of the leading institutes in the world. It plays an influential role in a highly dynamic business sector, offering a wide range of support services to its members, allowing them to play a key role in the development of our economy. The institute's more than 43 500 members are CAs(SA) and hold positions as CEOs, MDs, board directors, business owners, chief financial officers and leaders in their spheres of business operation. The institute now has over 11 900 African, Coloured and Indian members, over 15 800 being female. South Africa was rated number one in the world for its strength of auditing and reporting standards from 2010 to 2017 by the World Economic Forum.
SAICA Eastern Region
SAICA Eastern Region was first created as the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Natal with a membership of just 20 CAs. The first independent regional office was launched in October 2007, situated in Westville, before moving to Sherwood in September 2014. It is easily accessible to support Council, committees, stakeholders and members.
Additionally, it is well equipped to facilitate seminars, events and other networking opportunities as well as to respond and efficiently resolve member queries with key stakeholders on a regional level. The office also boasts a fully equipped training room, which is available to members.
Today, the profession in KwaZulu-Natal comprises more than 4 400 members whose interests are represented by the Eastern Region Council, presiding over both administration and operational matters in terms of its constitution. SAICA is committed to increasing the number of black CAs(SA) meaningfully participating in and contributing to the sustained growth of the economy. Its Thuthuka Bursary Fund supports approximately 1 900 aspirant CA(SA) students.
Services Provided by CAs(SA)
Business are well informed that CAs(SA) are advisors of choice in every aspect of business. Successful business relies on advice from experts who intimately understand their operations and experts who are able to excel in their work. It is here that the CA(SA) can partner with a business to ensure its long-term sustainability.