The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is the pre-eminent accountancy body in South Africa, serving the needs of professional accountants and maintaining industry standards. Members and associates are entitled to use SAICA's premier designations.
CA(SA) - Chartered Accountant (South Africa)
The top qualification within the profession is that of "Chartered Accountant". Many of the directors of the Top 100 companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange are Chartered Accountants.
Their success in a tough financial world is no accident. An in-depth knowledge of accountancy gives them a disciplined and insightful approach to business. With their analytical skills, logical and systematic way of thinking, and an ability to work quickly and accurately with financial issues as well as a proactive attitude, Chartered Accountants play an increasingly important role in the shaping of the South African economy.
Successful Chartered Accountants can expect to earn really well. Their high levels of educational and professional standards, combined with the current shortage of Chartered Accountants in South Africa, make this one of the highest-paid professions in the country. It is also the ideal qualification for starting your own business.
AGA(SA) - Associate General Accountant (South Africa)
Associate General Accountants provide a number of accountancy-related services to companies, close corporations, partnerships, sole proprietors, and various other small businesses and non-corporate undertakings.
Associate Accounting Technicians work at a supervisory level, providing support services to management. This experience prepares you for later progression to the other SAICA colleges listed above.