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SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (SAICA)

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

Full Name of Company: South African Institute of ƒ Global Accounting Alliance (GAA)
Chartered Accountants (SAICA) ƒ Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW)
Industry Sector: Financial and Business Services B-BBEE Status: Level 4
Date Established: 1894
Subsidiaries: SAICA entities are listed below: KEY PERSONNEL
ƒ The Hope Factory (Non-Profit Company) Regional Executive Eastern Region: Naeem Asvat,
ƒ The Thuthuka Education Upliftment Fund CA(SA)
(Non-Profit Company) CONTACT DETAILS
ƒ Accounting Technicians (South Africa) SAICA Eastern Region
ƒ SAICA Enterprise Development (Pty) Ltd Physical Address: 50 West Riding Row, Office 11/12,
SAICA is also a member of Extensible Business Second Floor, Sherwood, 4091
Reporting Language. Postal Address: PO Box 1350, Wandsbeck, 3631
SAICA is a member of the following organisations: Tel: +27 (0)31 207 3290
Fax: +27 (0)31 207 3309
ƒ International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) E-mail: easternregion@saica.co.za
ƒ Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) Website: www.saica.co.za or www.findacasa.co.za
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