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SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (SAICA)
Naeem Asvat, CA(SA)
www.saica.co.za
DEVELOPING RESPONSIBLE LEADERS is easily accessible to support Council, committees,
stakeholders and members.
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
(SAICA) is the foremost accountancy body in South Additionally, it is well equipped to facilitate seminars,
events and other networking opportunities as well as
Africa and one of the leading institutes in the world. to respond and efficiently resolve member queries with
It plays an influential role in a highly dynamic
business sector, offering a wide range of support key stakeholders on a regional level. The office also
boasts a fully equipped training room, which is available
services to its members and associates, allowing them
to play a key role in the development of our economy. to members.
Today, the profession in KwaZulu-Natal comprises more
The institute’s more than 47 000 members are than 4 700 members whose interests are represented
CAs(SA) and hold positions as CEOs, MDs, board
directors, business owners, chief financial officers and by the Eastern Region Council, presiding over both
administration and operational matters in terms of
leaders in their spheres of business operation. The
institute now has over 14 900 African, Coloured and its constitution. SAICA is committed to increasing the
Indian members, over 18 300 being female. number of black CAs(SA) meaningfully participating
in and contributing to the sustained growth of the
South Africa was rated number one in the world for economy throughits Thuthuka Bursary Fund which
its strength of auditing and reporting standards from supports aspirant CA(SA) students.
2010 to 2017 by the World Economic Forum.
Services Provided by CAs(SA)
SAICA Eastern Region
Business are well informed that CAs(SA) are advisors of
SAICA Eastern Region was first created as the Institute choice in every aspect of business. Successful business
of Chartered Accountants in Natal with a membership relies on advice from experts who intimately understand
of just 20 CAs. The first independent regional office their operations and experts who are able to excel in
was launched in October 2007, situated in Westville, their work. It is here that the CA(SA) can partner with a
before moving to Sherwood in September 2014. It business to ensure its long-term sustainability.
Full Name of Company: South African Institute of Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA)
Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Global Accounting Alliance (GAA)
Industry Sector: Financial and Business Services Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW)
Date Established: 1894 B-BBEE Status: Level 4
Subsidiaries: SAICA entities are listed below: KEY PERSONNEL
The Hope Factory (Non-Profit Company) Regional Executive Eastern Region: Naeem Asvat, CA(SA)
The Thuthuka Education Upliftment Fund
(Non-Profit Company) CONTACT DETAILS
Accounting Technicians (South Africa) SAICA Eastern Region
SAICA Enterprise Development (Pty) Ltd Physical Address: 50 West Riding Row, Office 11/12,
Second Floor, Sherwood, 4091
SAICA is also a member of Extensible Business Postal Address: PO Box 1350, Wandsbeck, 3631
Reporting Language. Tel: +27 (0)31 207 3290 Fax: +27 (0)31 207 3309
SAICA is a member of the following organisations: E-mail: easternregion@saica.co.za
International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) Website: www.saica.co.za or www.findacasa.co.za
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