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We all have a part to play to drive accountability in the public sector
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) has received concerns from members and stakeholders to play a more active role in the public sector to assist the government in rebuilding the economy and improve service delivery as public trust in government continues to deteriorate. To achieve sustainable economic growth and development, all stakeholders, including citizens, government officials, civil society organisations, and the private sector, must come together and actively participate in driving an accountable public sector. 8 Aug 2023 Read more

Making a difference in the public sector for the benefit of South Africa
Global challenges are becoming increasingly complex each day, and South Africa is no exception. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica), and its members and associates (members) are unwavering in their commitment to utilise their specialised skills and knowledge for the betterment of the country. As a leading accountancy body, Saica, together with its members, is a committed partner in making a positive difference in South Africa, offering support to the government, members, and stakeholders in this endeavour. 4 Aug 2023 Read more

North-West University and University of Pretoria's academic programmes accredited for AGA purposes
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is pleased to announce the accreditation of the North-West University (NWU) and the University of Pretoria (UP)'s academic programmes for purposes of SAICA's Associate General Accountants [AGAs(SA)] designation. 12 Jul 2023 Read more

Business should take note of the new sustainability reporting standards
Sustainability reporting is about to be revolutionised thanks to the International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) two new standards, which are due to be launched globally on 29 June 2023. Milton Segal, executive director for Standards at the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica), believes these standards will bring about positive changes and reforms in the way we approach sustainability. 27 Jun 2023 Read more

Saica's response to National Treasury's maximum monetary fines for registered auditors
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) acknowledges the need for appropriate sanctions in the profession where required. However, Saica is concerned about the publication of fines without a clear framework or public education on the basis for these proposals. 23 Jun 2023 Read more

South Africa's best mathematics teacher elated by Saica's development camps' impact
South Africa's best mathematics teacher for 2022, Tebogo Mokwene, 33, is pleased by the impact of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountant's (Saica's) development camps in holistically reshaping and developing learners' schooling careers. 22 Jun 2023 Read more

Chartered accountants awarded for making a difference
On 25 May 2023, the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) recognised 13 of its members at its annual Chairman's Difference Makers Awards for making an indelible socio-economic impact. Among those honoured were David Shapiro, chief global equity strategist and Jeff van Rooyen, chief executive of Uranus Investment Holdings. 5 Jun 2023 Read more

Saica urges local government to promote an ethical culture to attract and retain professionals
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) urges government to fast track professionalisation of local government finance units. 2 Jun 2023 Read more

JSE proposes amendments to the Auditor Accreditation Model
On 4 May 2023, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) announced proposed amendments to the JSE Listings Requirements and JSE Debt Listings Requirements, relating to the Auditor Accreditation Model. 19 May 2023 Read more

Trustees required to submit beneficial ownership information
Trustees must now submit detail of all relevant beneficial owners on the Master's Office Web Portal. 15 May 2023 Read more

The importance of reporting, transparency and accountability
The recent saga with the issuing of late-night government gazettes, justification thereof and subsequent 'temporary' retractions has certainly heightened the awareness of the general public around the importance of corporate reporting. 25 Apr 2023 Read more

The indelible impact of load shedding on SMEs
South Africa's estimated 2,6 million micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are confronted with various challenges that impede their ability to thrive and create much-needed employment in order to reduce the 42,6% unemployment rate. Right now, access to reliable energy and funding are the most pressing matters. 19 Apr 2023 Read more

Saica urges government to promote transparency through public consultation
Saica welcomes the withdrawal by National Treasury to exempt Eskom from disclosing irregular and fruitless and wasteful expenditure in its financial statements. 6 Apr 2023 Read more

Budget 2023: Inflation - the invisible taxman
'Inflation' is the increase in prices over a specific period and which leads to a reduction in the purchase power of money. 23 Feb 2023 Read more

IAS receives Saica accreditation to deliver an APC Professional Programme
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) is pleased to announce the accreditation of the Institute of Accounting Sciences' (IAS) Integrated Learning Professional Course (ILPC), effective January 2023. 1 Feb 2023 Read more

Mathabo Makhaya (32) wins top prize in the Saica Top-35-under-35 CA(SA) competition
Mathabo Makhaya, group financial manager at Harmony Gold Mining and chairperson of the Investment Committee Mineworkers Provident Fund, has been announced as the overall winner of the highly coveted 2022 Top 35-under-35 chartered accountants [CA(SA)] competition. 8 Dec 2022 Read more

Saica calls on urgent intervention by oversight bodies to achieve the NDP goals
The auditor-general of South Africa (AGSA) released the 2021-22 National and Provincial Audit Outcomes General Report on Thursday, 23 November, which reflected a gradual improvement in audit outcomes. However, there continues to be poor audit outcomes in key service delivery portfolios and state-owned enterprises. Furthermore, lack of accountability has led to service delivery failures. 2 Dec 2022 Read more

Reporting on the impact of climate change under the spotlight at COP27
During COP26, the world witnessed the launch of the global sustainability standard-setter, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). To meet the demand from international stakeholders, the objective of the ISSB is to provide sustainability-related information that will enable investors to make better economic and investment decisions. 2 Dec 2022 Read more

A transformational public sector leader
Mabatho Sedikela is one of those people who work in the public sector as an act of patriotism. She grew up in a large family in Limpopo and as the older sister, she was tasked with setting an example for her siblings. One of her responsibilities was to help her parents manage the family business. That was how she first discovered her natural talent for numbers. 17 Nov 2022 Read more

Saica members roll up their sleeves to drive economic recovery
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) hosted its Difference Makers Economic Conference at the Durban International Convention Centre where industry and thought leaders convened to chart a collective approach to reigniting a resilient economy. 16 Nov 2022 Read more


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