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SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (SAICA)
Naeem Asvat, CA (SA)
www.saica.co.za
Additionally, it is well equipped to facilitate seminars,
DEVELOPING RESPONSIBLE LEADERS
events and other networking opportunities as well as
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants to respond and efficiently resolve member queries
(SAICA) is the foremost accountancy body in South with key stakeholders on a regional level. The office
Africa and one of the leading institutes in the world. It also boasts a fully equipped training room, which is
plays an influential role in a highly dynamic business available to members.
sector, offering a wide range of support services to
its members, allowing them to play a key role in the Today, the profession in KwaZulu-Natal comprises more
development of our economy. The institute’s more than than 4 300 members whose interests are represented
43 500 members are CAs (SA) and hold positions as by the Eastern Region Council, presiding over both
CEOs, MDs, board directors, business owners, chief administration and operational matters in terms of
financial officers and leaders in their spheres of business its constitution. SAICA is committed to increasing the
operation. The institute now has over 11 900 African, number of black CAs (SA) meaningfully participating
Coloured and Indian members, over 15 800 being in and contributing to the sustained growth of the
female. South Africa is rated number one in the world economy. Its Thuthuka Bursary Fund supports over
for its strength of auditing and reporting standards from 1 000 aspirant CA (SA) students and will award another
2010 to 2017 by the World Economic Forum. 250 to 300 full bursaries in 2018.
SAICA Eastern Region Services Provided by CAs (SA)
SAICA Eastern Region was first created as the Institute Business are well informed that CAs (SA) are
of Chartered Accountants in Natal with a membership advisors of choice in every aspect of business.
of just 20 CAs. The first independent regional office Successful business relies on advice from experts
was launched in October 2007, situated in Westville, who intimately understand their operations and
before moving to Sherwood in September 2014. It experts who are able to excel in their work. It is
is easily accessible to support Council, committees, here that the CA (SA) can partner with a business to
stakeholders and members. ensure its long-term sustainability.
Full Name of Company: South African Institute of Global Accounting Alliance (GAA)
Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW)
Industry Sector: Financial and Business Services B-BBEE Status: Level 4
Date Established: 1894 KEY PERSONNEL
Subsidiaries: SAICA entities are listed below: Regional Executive-Eastern Region: Naeem Asvat,
The Hope Factory (Non Profit Company) CA(SA)
The Thuthuka Education Upliftment Fund (Non Profit
Company) CONTACT DETAILS
Association of Accounting Technicians (South Africa) SAICA Eastern Region
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
Tel: +27 (0)31 207 3290
SAICA is a member of the following organisations: Fax: +27 (0)31 207 3309
International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) E-mail: easternregion@saica.co.za
Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) Website: www.saica.co.za or www.findacasa.co.za
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