SAICA members serve on international accounting bodies including; the trustees of the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS Foundation), the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) and the Council of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).[4]
International contact and co-operation are fundamental to the standing and image of SAICA. Hence, the institute plays an influential role in the Eastern, Central & Southern African Federation of Accountants (ECSAFA). ECSAFA coordinates the development of the accountancy profession and promotes internationally recognised standards of professional competence and conduct in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa.[5] SAICA was a charter member of the Pan African Federation of Accountants, which was inaugurated on 5 May 2011.[6]
SAICA is also a member of the Global Accounting Alliance (GAA) – an alliance of the world’s leading professional accountancy bodies, which was formed in 2005. The GAA is intended to promote quality services, share information and collaborate on important international issues. It works with national regulators, governments and stakeholders, through member-body collaboration, articulation of consensus views, and working in collaboration, where possible with other international bodies, especially IFAC.
CA(SA) IS THE SOUGHT AFTER PREMIER BUSINESS DESIGNATION
GLOBALLY RECOGNISED PROFESSIONALS
The CA(SA) designation is recognised globally in every sector of business and finance. The designation offers career mobility, opening doors to a wide range of career opportunities. The designation denotes a global understanding of accounting standards, methodologies and business expertise to manage an array of universal financial and business needs. Employers can confidently position CAs(SA) to work anywhere in the world.
RESPONSIBLE LEADERS IN BUSINESS
One of the key tenets of the SAICA Code is that all CAs(SA) must act in the best interest of the public and the country. CAs(SA) are trained to exercise good judgement, draw attention to acts of impropriety and to always act to safeguard their independence and the public interest with rigour and integrity. As SAICA members, CAs(SA) are required to be trusted leaders. This means they are mandated to be ethically minded and use their talents and skills to lead organisations responsibly, ensuring that decisions they make are sustainable for their organisations and the country.
VERSATILE SKILL SET FOR TODAY AND THE FUTURE
The influence of CAs(SA) is diverse and spans across public and private sectors, as well as a variety of industries. With a disciplined approach, unmatched financial acumen, broad business and strong analytical skills imparted from their high level of education, training and substantial experience. CAs(SA) have a greater ability to analyse and interpret today’s business problems and develop dynamic solutions fit for the future.
CAs(SA) have a breadth of knowledge and competencies that are maintained through ongoing professional development. Chartered Accountants competently progress between their core competencies in handling financial and accounting systems, and organisational strategy to provide innovative approaches to development.
AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR HUMAN CAPITAL
The CA(SA) designation remains one of the world’s most prestigious career choices and presents various career progression opportunities. CAs(SA) invest in considerable effort to earn the CA(SA) designation. They undergo extensive education, training and qualifying examination criteria, making them a cut above other professionals.
As strategic financial experts, they adapt to changing environments, and can work across diverse disciplines. When adding a CA(SA) to a team, you can be assured of strategic, business and financial acumen to deliver value to business.