Reciprocity and Affiliations

International capital markets, global, regional and local business entities and the public sector rely on consistent and high standards of professional accountancy. CAs(SA) have the competence to deliver service of this calibre.

Mobility of individual accountants globally and regionally contributes positively to efficiency within entities, within economic sectors and ultimately within the wider economic environment.

This is particularly important in Africa as close co-operation of PAOs within the continent will contribute positively to regional economic growth and to economic development on the continent.

Not applicable to an ACCA member admitted to CAANZ

Eligibility requirements:

To register with SAICA as a CA(SA) you need to:

1. Have obtained membership of CAANZ by complying with its normal education, training and examinations requirements.
2. Have your academic qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Certified copy not older than 3 months) (https://www.saqa.org.za/evaluation-foreign-qualifications?language_content_entity=en).
3. Provide a Letter of Good Standing from your home body in support of your application. (Certified copy not older than 3 months)

The Letter of Good Standing must be dated no more than three months prior to the date of application and must confirm that:

• You obtained the full membership status by completing the normal training and education route (details to be provided)
• You are a member in good standing
• You are up to date with your home body’s CPD requirements

Remaining a member

To remain registered with SAICA as a CA(SA) after initial admission, you need to:

• Maintain membership of your home body.
• Comply with SAICA’s or your home body’s CPD obligations.
• Comply with SAICA’s Code of Professional conduct.

How to apply for registration with SAICA as a CA(SA)

Access the information here:

• How to become a member
• Subscription fees

Audit rights

Registration with SAICA as a CA(SA) does not automatically grant you audit rights in South Africa. If you wish to engage in public practice as a Registered Auditor (RA), you need to contact the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors at www.irba.co.za.

Contact us

For applications to become a CA(SA) and any other related queries if you are a member of another professional accounting body, contact Support@saica.co.za.

Eligibility requirements:

To register with SAICA as a CA(SA) you need to:

1. Have obtained membership of CAI by complying with its normal education, training and examinations requirements.
2. Have your academic qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Certified copy not older than 3 months) (https://www.saqa.org.za/evaluation-foreign-qualifications?language_content_entity=en).
3. Provide a Letter of Good Standing from your home body in support of your application. (Certified copy not older than 3 months)

The Letter of Good Standing must be dated no more than three months prior to the date of application and must confirm that:

• You obtained the full membership status by completing the normal training and education route (details to be provided)
• You are a member in good standing
• You are up to date with your home body’s CPD requirements

Remaining a member

To remain registered with SAICA as a CA(SA) after initial admission, you need to:

• Maintain membership of your home body.
• Comply with SAICA’s or your home body’s CPD obligations.
• Comply with SAICA’s Code of Professional conduct.

How to apply for registration with SAICA as a CA(SA)

Access the information here:

• How to become a member
• Subscription fees

Audit rights

Registration with SAICA as a CA(SA) does not automatically grant you audit rights in South Africa. If you wish to engage in public practice as a Registered Auditor (RA), you need to contact the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors at www.irba.co.za.

Contact us

For applications to become a CA(SA) and any other related queries if you are a member of another professional accounting body, contact Support@saica.co.za.

Applicable for CPA Canada and the ten provincial and two territorial bodies of Chartered Professional Accountants in Canada and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Bermuda

Eligibility requirements:

To register with SAICA as a CA(SA) you need to:

1. Have obtained membership of CPAC by complying with its normal education, training and examinations requirements.
2. Have your academic qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Certified copy not older than 3 months) (https://www.saqa.org.za/evaluation-foreign-qualifications?language_content_entity=en).
3. Provide a Letter of Good Standing from your home body in support of your application. (Certified copy not older than 3 months)

The Letter of Good Standing must be dated no more than three months prior to the date of application and must confirm that:

• You obtained the full membership status by completing the normal training and education route (details to be provided)
• You are a member in good standing
• You are up to date with your home body’s CPD requirements

4. If you are a CPAC member who entered through a legacy body, then:

• Provided these applicants have the necessary two (2) years of relevant post-qualifying experience. The experience must involve the use of accounting, attest, management advisory, financial advisory, tax, or consulting skills. The experience may be from employment in public practice, private industry, non-profit, or government and must be at least two years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience, or a combination of these. The provincial or territorial body will sign off on the validity of the post-qualifying experience based on a due diligence review of the applicant’s resume.
• The purpose of practical experience is to develop breadth, depth and progression in specified competencies over the length of the post experience period. In addition to the foregoing verification by a provincial or territorial body, a current member in good standing of a “member body” as defined in section 1b) above, will be required to verify that the applicant after completion of the 2-year post qualification experience is able to demonstrate the core values, and skills outcomes.

Remaining a member

To remain registered with SAICA as a CA(SA) after initial admission, you need to:

• Maintain membership of your home body.
• Comply with SAICA’s or your home body’s CPD obligations.
• Comply with SAICA’s Code of Professional conduct.

How to apply for registration with SAICA as a CA(SA)

Access the information here:

• How to become a member
• Subscription fees

Audit rights

Registration with SAICA as a CA(SA) does not automatically grant you audit rights in South Africa. If you wish to engage in public practice as a Registered Auditor (RA), you need to contact the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors at www.irba.co.za.

Contact us

For applications to become a CA(SA) and any other related queries if you are a member of another professional accounting body, contact Support@saica.co.za.

Eligibility requirements:

To register with SAICA as a CA(SA) you need to:

1. Have obtained membership of HKICPA by complying with its normal education, training and examinations requirements.
2. Have your academic qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Certified copy not older than 3 months) (https://www.saqa.org.za/evaluation-foreign-qualifications?language_content_entity=en).
3. Provide a Letter of Good Standing from your home body in support of your application. (Certified copy not older than 3 months)

The Letter of Good Standing must be dated no more than three months prior to the date of application and must confirm that:

• You obtained the full membership status by completing the normal training and education route (details to be provided)
• You are a member in good standing
• You are up to date with your home body’s CPD requirements

Remaining a member

To remain registered with SAICA as a CA(SA) after initial admission, you need to:

• Maintain membership of your home body.
• Comply with SAICA’s or your home body’s CPD obligations.
• Comply with SAICA’s Code of Professional conduct.

How to apply for registration with SAICA as a CA(SA)

Access the information here:

• How to become a member
• Subscription fees

Audit rights

Registration with SAICA as a CA(SA) does not automatically grant you audit rights in South Africa. If you wish to engage in public practice as a Registered Auditor (RA), you need to contact the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors at www.irba.co.za.

Contact us

For applications to become a CA(SA) and any other related queries if you are a member of another professional accounting body, contact Support@saica.co.za.

If you became a member of the ICAEW through their Pathways Route, please refer to the pathways agreement under the Pathways Agreements (section 3) below.

Eligibility requirements:

To register with SAICA as a CA(SA) you need to:

1. Have obtained membership of ICAEW by complying with its normal education, training and examinations requirements.
2. Have your academic qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Certified copy not older than 3 months) (https://www.saqa.org.za/evaluation-foreign-qualifications?language_content_entity=en).
3. Provide a Letter of Good Standing from your home body in support of your application. (Certified copy not older than 3 months)

The Letter of Good Standing must be dated no more than three months prior to the date of application and must confirm that:

• You obtained the full membership status by completing the normal training and education route (details to be provided)
• You are a member in good standing
• You are up to date with your home body’s CPD requirements

Remaining a member

To remain registered with SAICA as a CA(SA) after initial admission, you need to:

• Maintain membership of your home body.
• Comply with SAICA’s or your home body’s CPD obligations.
• Comply with SAICA’s Code of Professional conduct.

How to apply for registration with SAICA as a CA(SA)

Access the information here:

• How to become a member
• Subscription fees

Audit rights

Registration with SAICA as a CA(SA) does not automatically grant you audit rights in South Africa. If you wish to engage in public practice as a Registered Auditor (RA), you need to contact the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors at www.irba.co.za.

Contact us

For applications to become a CA(SA) and any other related queries if you are a member of another professional accounting body, contact Support@saica.co.za.

Eligibility requirements:

To register with SAICA as a CA(SA) you need to:

1. Have obtained membership of ICAS by complying with its normal education, training and examinations requirements.
2. Have your academic qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Certified copies not older than 3 months) (https://www.saqa.org.za/evaluation-foreign-qualifications?language_content_entity=en).
3. Provide a Letter of Good Standing from your home body in support of your application. (Certified copies not older than 3 months)

The Letter of Good Standing must be dated no more than three months prior to the date of application and must confirm that:

• You obtained the full membership status by completing the normal training and education route (details to be provided)
• You are a member in good standing
• You are up to date with your home body’s CPD requirements

Remaining a member

To remain registered with SAICA as a CA(SA) after initial admission, you need to:

• Maintain membership of your home body.
• Comply with SAICA’s or your home body’s CPD obligations.
• Comply with SAICA’s Code of Professional conduct.

How to apply for registration with SAICA as a CA(SA)

Access the information here:

• How to become a member
• Subscription fees

Audit rights

Registration with SAICA as a CA(SA) does not automatically grant you audit rights in South Africa. If you wish to engage in public practice as a Registered Auditor (RA), you need to contact the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors at www.irba.co.za.

Contact us

For applications to become a CA(SA) and any other related queries if you are a member of another professional accounting body, contact Support@saica.co.za.

If a candidate has successfully completed the SAICA ITC and APC examinations but did not complete a SAICA training contract, they can apply for exemption from the requirement to complete a SAICA training contract.

This exemption is granted through an assessment process referred to as the Training Equivalence Assessment (TEA).

The purpose of the TEA

The purpose of the assessment is to enable candidates to demonstrate that, as a result of learning through work experience, they have mastered the competencies and pervasive qualities that are substantially equivalent to those prescribed for the SAICA Training Programme.

Candidates are required to demonstrate that they have a sound technical knowledge of the competencies.

They are also required to demonstrate that they are able –

• to apply the technical knowledge in an analytical and practical manner;
• to extract from various subjects, the knowledge required to solve multidisciplinary problems;
• in multi-problem situations, to identify and define the problems and prioritise them in the order in which they need to be addressed;
• to evaluate and decide between alternatives, propose practical solutions and understand the role of judgement in this process; and
• to integrate diverse areas of knowledge and skills.

Eligibility requirements:

To register with SAICA as a CA(SA) you need to:

1. Have obtained membership of ICAS by complying with its normal education, training and examinations requirements.
2. Have your academic qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Certified copies not older than 3 months) (https://www.saqa.org.za/evaluation-foreign-qualifications?language_content_entity=en).
3. Provide a Letter of Good Standing from your home body in support of your application. (Certified copies not older than 3 months)

The Letter of Good Standing must be dated no more than three months prior to the date of application and must confirm that:

• You obtained the full membership status by completing the normal training and education route (details to be provided)
• You are a member in good standing
• You are up to date with your home body’s CPD requirements

To check if you are eligible to submit a TEA, please contact Support@saica.co.za

TEA Submissions

TEA Submissions are accepted by SAICA from 1 March to 15 March and 1 August to 15 August each year. The results will be made available on the last working day in July and December each year.

Once SAICA has determined that you are eligible to apply for exemption from training, the following Templates for the TEA will be provided to candidates:

• TEMPLATE A: Employment History
• TEMPLATE B: Professional Competence Statement (PCS)
• TEMPLATE C: An affidavit certifying that the entire submission is the applicant’s own work;
• TEMPLATE D: A sponsor declaration, and
• TEMPLATE E: Declarations from corroborators which cover the whole period of the applicant’s employment history.

Remaining a member

To remain registered with SAICA as a CA(SA) after initial admission, you need to:

• Maintain membership of your home body.
• Comply with SAICA’s or your home body’s CPD obligations.
• Comply with SAICA’s Code of Professional conduct.

How to apply for registration with SAICA as a CA(SA)

Access the information here:

• How to become a member
• Subscription fees

Audit rights

Registration with SAICA as a CA(SA) does not automatically grant you audit rights in South Africa. If you wish to engage in public practice as a Registered Auditor (RA), you need to contact the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors at www.irba.co.za.

Contact us

For applications to become a CA(SA) and any other related queries if you are a member of another professional accounting body, contact Support@saica.co.za.

Eligibility requirements:

To register with SAICA as a CA(SA) you need to:

1. Have obtained membership of ICAS by complying with its normal education, training and examinations requirements.
2. Have your academic qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Certified copies not older than 3 months) (https://www.saqa.org.za/evaluation-foreign-qualifications?language_content_entity=en).
3. Provide a Letter of Good Standing from your home body in support of your application. (Certified copies not older than 3 months)

The Letter of Good Standing must be dated no more than three months prior to the date of application and must confirm that:

• You obtained the full membership status by completing the normal training and education route (details to be provided)
• You are a member in good standing
• You are up to date with your home body’s CPD requirements

Remaining a member

To remain registered with SAICA as a CA(SA) after initial admission, you need to:

• Maintain membership of your home body.
• Comply with SAICA’s or your home body’s CPD obligations.
• Comply with SAICA’s Code of Professional Conduct.

How to apply for registration with SAICA as a CA(SA)

Access the information here:

• How to become a member
• Subscription fees

Audit rights

Registration with SAICA as a CA(SA) does not automatically grant you audit rights in South Africa. If you wish to engage in public practice as a Registered Auditor (RA), you need to contact the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors at www.irba.co.za.

Contact us

For applications to become a CA(SA) and any other related queries if you are a member of another professional accounting body, contact Support@saica.co.za.

Eligibility requirements:

To register with SAICA as a CA(SA) you need to:

1. Have obtained membership of ICAS by complying with its normal education, training and examinations requirements.
2. Have your academic qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Certified copies not older than 3 months) (https://www.saqa.org.za/evaluation-foreign-qualifications?language_content_entity=en).
3. Provide a Letter of Good Standing from your home body in support of your application. (Certified copies not older than 3 months)

The Letter of Good Standing must be dated no more than three months prior to the date of application and must confirm that:

• You obtained the full membership status by completing the normal training and education route (details to be provided)
• You are a member in good standing
• You are up to date with your home body’s CPD requirements

Remaining a member

To remain registered with SAICA as a CA(SA) after initial admission, you need to:

• Maintain membership of your home body.
• Comply with SAICA’s or your home body’s CPD obligations.
• Comply with SAICA’s Code of Professional conduct.

How to apply for registration with SAICA as a CA(SA)

Access the information here:

• How to become a member
• Subscription fees

Audit rights

Registration with SAICA as a CA(SA) does not automatically grant you audit rights in South Africa. If you wish to engage in public practice as a Registered Auditor (RA), you need to contact the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors at www.irba.co.za.

Contact us

For applications to become a CA(SA) and any other related queries if you are a member of another professional accounting body, contact Support@saica.co.za.

Eligibility requirements

To register with SAICA as a CA(SA) you need to:

1. Be a licensed CPA in good standing with a State Board
2. Have a baccalaureate or higher degree conferred by a college or university acceptable to a State Board and have met the applicable semester hour requirement at the time of licensure
3. Have passed the Uniform CPA Examination
4. Have completed all relevant US state law experience requirements prior to licensure
5. Be in compliance with the CPE requirements of your State Board
6. Have at least seven years of relevant post-qualification work experience after obtaining licensure from a State Board. This does not have to be audit experience, and experience in the US is acceptable to meet this requirement for the purpose of becoming a CA(SA).
7. Provide evidence that you meet the eligibility requirements in the form of a Letter of Good Standing from a State Board in support of your application. The Letter of Good Standing must be dated not more than three months prior to the date of application and must confirm that you meet the requirements set out in paragraphs above.
8. Submit an application to the SAICA Recognition Panel.

• The Panel will, by means of an interview with the applicant and evaluation of the application, evaluate whether or the applicant meets the competency requirements of the SAICA Competency Framework, in which case membership of SAICA may be granted.
• If the applicant does not meet the competence requirements, they may resubmit an application no earlier than 12 months from the original interview date. Candidates will be permitted three submissions to the SAICA Recognition Panel over six calendar years

Access this document specifying the information which must be provided to the Recognition Panel

Applications must be submitted to support@saica or via the SAICA member portal.

With effect from 1 January 2023 a fee of R 5 500 (incl VAT) is payable to SAICA in respect of submissions to the SAICA Recognition Panel.

Remaining a member

To remain registered with SAICA as a CA(SA) after initial admission, you need to:

• Comply with SAICA’s or your State Board’s CPD obligations; and
• Comply with SAICA’s Code of Professional conduct.

How to apply for registration with SAICA as a CA(SA)

Access the information here:

• How to become a member
• Subscription fees

Audit rights

In order to be registered as an auditor (“Registered Auditor”) and perform audits in South Africa, registration as a Registered Auditor (RA) with the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) is required. The IRBA is not party to this agreement so registration with IRBA is not automatic under this agreement. In South Africa, becoming a Registered Auditor is a specialization that occurs after qualification as a professional accountant.

US CPAs who are registered as Chartered Accountants with SAICA are eligible to apply for registration with the IRBA for registration as an RA.

Such individuals must:

• Be resident in the Republic of South Africa – residence means ordinary residence; the place where the individual retires to daily after his or her day’s labour must be within the boundaries of South Africa. It does not relate to references to residence or citizenship made in any other legislation;
• Have completed their practical training in an audit and assurance environment;
• Comply with all the other requirements for registration in terms of section 37 of the Auditing Profession Act, 26 of 2005, read with the documents and process prescribed, as amended from time to time, and as specified on Form 1; as well as provide all required supporting documentation; and
• MUST check the IRBA website https://www.irba.co.za/registry/registration to check the current IRBA registration requirements as these may be amended by the IRBA from time to time.

An individual who wishes to register as an RA in order to perform assurance work must also be linked to a firm registered with the IRBA. This can occur by an RA being linked to an existing firm that is registered with the IRBA, or by registering a new firm with the IRBA in accordance with the provisions of Section 38 of the Audit Profession Act. Further information is available on IRBA website.

All applicants who have complied with the above requirements will be required to attend an interview with the IRBA’s Proficiency Assessment Panel in order to confirm competence at entry into the profession in South Africa. This will require, inter alia, the applicant being able to provide answers that demonstrate practical implementation of the required technical competencies, as well as being able to provide assurance to the panel of their knowledge of South African specific legislative and governance requirements. This requirement may be subject to change and US CPAs are advised to check the website link provided above for the current registration requirements.

1. The conversion route is only available to individuals who –
   • hold the ACMA, CGMA or FCMA, CGMA designations, AND
   • are graduates. (Graduates refer to holders of a Bachelor’s degree which is registered on Level 7 of the NQF, takes a minimum of 3 years to complete and comprises at least 360 credits or holders of foreign academic qualifications which are assessed by SAQA as equivalent to a South African Bachelor’s degree which is registered on Level 7 of the NQF, takes a minimum of 3 years to complete and comprises at least 360 credits), AND
   • gained registration with CIMA by completing the education, examination and practical experience requirements as prescribed by CIMA.

NOTE: This conversion option does not apply to individuals who have gained membership of CIMA through any other means or who are not graduates.

2. CIMA candidates who meet the requirements outlined above must successfully complete the following:
   • SAICA Professional Programme AND
   • The Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) examination
     https://www.saica.org.za/become-a-member/future-members/apc-exams.

The successful completion of the professional programme remains valid for a period of three consecutive calendar years from the date on which the professional programme was successfully completed. This means that the APC must be passed within three consecutive calendar years of having successfully completed the professional programme.

If this period has lapsed without the candidate having successfully completed the APC, the candidate is obliged to complete a relevant professional programme again before being eligible for entry into the APC again.

3. Implementation: CIMA members wishing to follow the conversion process to CA(SA)

Step 1:
Applicants must provide SAICA with:

1. A Letter of Good Standing (Certified copy not older than 3 months) from CIMA indicating that they gained registration with CIMA by completing the education, examination and practical experience requirements as prescribed by CIMA; AND
2. Proof that they are graduates (Certified copies not older than 3 months) i.e.
   1. holders of at least a Bachelor’s degree which is registered on Level 7 of the NQF, takes a minimum of 3 years to complete and comprises at least 360 credits OR
   2. holders of foreign academic qualifications which are assessed by SAQA as equivalent to a South African Bachelor’s degree which is registered on Level 7 of the NQF, takes a minimum of 3 years to complete and comprises at least 360 credits; AND
   3. A certified copy of their ID (not older than 3 months).

All documents and related queries must be submitted through your profile on the SAICA Members Portal at https://my.saica.co.za.

SAICA will provide you with a letter stating whether or not you qualify for the SAICA Professional Programme.

Step 2:
If you are granted access to the Professional Programme by SAICA, you must provide a copy of SAICA’s letter to the Professional Programme Provider when you enrol for the programme.

Step 3:
You must provide SAICA with proof that you have successfully completed the SAICA Professional Programme. This proof must be uploaded through your profile on the SAICA Members Portal at https://my.saica.co.za

Step 4:
Once you have successfully completed the APC Assessment, you will be eligible to register with SAICA as a CA(SA).

Eligibility requirements

You are eligible for this pathway route if you are a member of CPA Australia who:

1. Holds the CPA Australia designation
2. Is a member in good standing
   
3. Is a graduate, i.e. a holder of a university degree which is first required to be assessed by the South African Qualifications Authority’s Foreign Qualifications Evaluation and Advisory Services (https://www.saqa.org.za/evaluation-foreign-qualifications?language_content_entity=en) or its successor in-title as equivalent to a South African Bachelor’s degree are graduates
   
4. Gained registration with CPA Australia by completing the education, examination and practical experience requirements as prescribed by CPA Australia
   

To register with SAICA as a CA(SA), you must successfully complete the following:

1. The SAICA Professional Programme
2. The Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) examination

This conversion option does not apply to individuals who have gained membership of CPA Australia through any other means.

Remaining a member

To remain registered with SAICA as a CA(SA) after initial admission, you need to:

• Maintain membership of your home body
• Comply with both SAICA’s and CPA Australia CPD requirements
• Comply with both SAICA’s and CPA Australia Code of Professional conduct and standards

How to apply for registration with SAICA as a CA(SA)

Access the information here:

• How to become a member
• Subscription fees

Audit rights

Registration with SAICA as a CA(SA) does not automatically grant you audit rights in South Africa. If you wish to engage in public practice as a Registered Auditor (RA), you need to contact the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors at www.irba.co.za.

Eligibility requirements

To register with SAICA as a CA(SA) you need to:

1. Have obtained membership of ICPAK by complying with its education, training and examination requirements
2. Provide a Letter of Good Standing from ICPAK in support of your application (Certified copy not older than 3 months).

The Letter of Good Standing must be dated not more than three months prior to the date of application and must confirm that:

1. You acquired the full membership status by completing the normal training and education route
2. You are a member in good standing
3. You are up to date with ICPAK’s CPD requirements

3. Have gained at least two years’ relevant post-qualifying experience after first registering with ICPAK (This is the date of issue reflected on your ICPAK certificate)
4. Be a graduate, i.e. a holder of a university degree assessed by the South African Qualifications Authority’s Foreign Qualifications Evaluation and Advisory Services as equivalent to a three-year South African Bachelor’s degree (https://www.saqa.org.za/evaluation-foreign-qualifications?language_content_entity=en)
5. Write and pass the SAICA APC examination (https://www.saica.co.za/LinkClick.aspx?link=3405&tabid=472&language=en-ZA).

ALTERNATIVELY

Apply for exemption from the APC examination by submitting an application to the SAICA Recognition Panel.

Follow this link for information to be included in the application.

Remaining a member

To remain registered with SAICA as a CA(SA) after initial admission, you need to:

1. Maintain membership of your home body
2. Comply with SAICA’s or your home body’s CPD obligations
3. Comply with SAICA’s Code of Professional Conduct

How to apply for registration with SAICA as a CA(SA)

Access the information here:

1. How to become a member
2. Subscription fees

Audit rights

Registration with SAICA as a CA(SA) does not automatically grant you audit rights in South Africa. If you wish to engage in public practice as a Registered Auditor (RA), you need to contact the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors at www.irba.co.za.

Eligibility requirements

To register with SAICA as a CA(SA) you need to:

1. Provide a Letter of Good Standing (Certified copy not older than 3 months) from ICAEW in support of your application. The Letter of Good Standing must be dated not more than three months prior to the date of application and must confirm that:
   1. You acquired the full membership status by completing the Pathways Route
   2. You are a member in good standing
   3. You are up to date with ICAEW’s CPD requirements
2. Submit an application to the SAICA Recognition Panel.

The Panel will, by means of an interview with the applicant and evaluation of the application, evaluate whether or the applicant meets the competency requirements of the SAICA Competency Framework, in which case membership of SAICA may be granted.

Follow this link for information to be included in the application.

Remaining a SAICA member

To remain registered with SAICA as a CA(SA) after initial admission, you need to:

1. Maintain membership of your home body
2. Comply with SAICA’s CPD obligations
3. Comply with SAICA’s Code of Professional conduct

How to apply for SAICA membership

Access the information here:

• How to become a member
• Subscription fees

Audit rights

Registration with SAICA as a CA(SA) does not automatically grant you audit rights in South Africa. If you wish to engage in public practice as a Registered Auditor (RA), you need to contact the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors at www.irba.co.za.

CAs(SA) can apply for full CA membership with the CAANZ.

SAICA members must meet the following criteria before making an application for CAANZ Membership:

• Be a current full member in good standing of SAICA
• Gained their membership through the relative Professional Pathway Program (not through a third-party arrangement)
• Obtain a Letter of Good Standing from SAICA. The letter must be dated within 3 months of the date of your application for membership.

Documents required for application:

• Two references from current CAANZ members (CAs): Your referees should indicate in their own words how long they have known you and in what capacity, and be able to attest to your professional experience. They should also state their support for your application for membership and provide detail of your contribution to business or the profession. If you are unable to find two CAANZ referees, we will accept one from a CAANZ member and one from a member of another Global Accounting Alliance (https://www.globalaccountingalliance.com/) body. If you do use a member of another accounting body, CAANZ will need confirmation of their membership. CAANZ can usually confirm their membership if they provide their name, membership number, city of residence, and date of admission. If CAANZ cannot confirm their membership details, CAANZ will require a letter of good standing from their home body.
• An original certified letter must be obtained from SAICA stating your membership number, that you are a current financial member in good standing, how you were admitted i.e. via normal admission or reciprocal agreement and the date that you became a full member. This letter needs to be dated within three (3) months of application received date.

Application form

Note: Should you be registered with the CAANZ as a CA, you will not be required to retain membership of SAICA, although it is recommended.

Enquiries

Contact SAICA for enquiries at Support@saica.co.za.

CAs(SA) can apply for full CA membership with the CAI.

Usually applicants to Chartered Accountants Ireland will have to undertake local company law and taxation exams before being allowed to become members.

Note: Should you be registered with the CAI as a CA, you will be required to retain membership of SAICA.

Enquiries

Contact SAICA for enquiries at Support@saica.co.za.

CAs(SA) can apply for full CPA membership with the CPAC.

(CPA is a Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada)

To obtain the Canadian CPA designation, eligible South African CAs must register with the appropriate provincial/regional CPA body by:

1. completing the International Candidate Application Form and sending it to the provincial/regional CPA body to which you intend to apply
2. completing the Certification of Membership with GAA Bodies form
3. providing confirmation that you are a CA in good standing with the SAICA; confirmation must be provided by the SAICA directly to the provincial/regional CPA body
4. providing proof of your legal name as evidenced by acceptable government-issued documentation
5. paying the appropriate fee as determined by the applicable provincial/regional CPA body
6. completing any additional requirements as prescribed by the applicable provincial/regional CPA body

Maintenance of membership

In order to maintain membership with the applicable provincial/regional CPA body through this agreement, you must successfully complete the CPA Reciprocity Professional Development course (CPARPD) within two years of your official membership admission date. This course consists of approximately 20 hours of online study in Canadian tax, law and ethics in a modular form. Applicants must register for this course through their provincial/regional CPA body.

Pathway requirements for licensure

While the CPA profession strives for national consistency, provincial regulations and bylaws take precedence over national practical experience requirements. Applicants should refer to provincial regulations and bylaws for the specific requirements in each jurisdiction.

Once eligible to become a member of a provincial/regional CPA body, you may receive a license to practice public accounting in Canada if you meet the following criteria:

• meet any additional Canadian CPA experience requirements for public accounting, which may include at least 1,250 chargeable hours in assurance, of which a minimum of 625 hours must be obtained in the audit of historical financial information

Appropriate audit experience:

• if obtained in South Africa, may count towards meeting the more than 1,250 / 625 chargeable hours' requirement
• must occur within five years of application to the provincial/regional CPA body

You must also:

• meet any additional experience requirements for public accounting specific to the provincial/regional CPA body in which you seek the right to audit, and to other services requiring provincial registration or licensure
• complete the CPA Reciprocity Education and Examination (CPARE) program
• applicants must register in the CPARE program through their provincial/regional CPA body
• applicants who pass the CPARE program within two years of obtaining membership with a provincial/regional CPA body will not be required to also complete the CPARPD

Note: Should you be registered with the CPAC as a CA, you will not be required to retain membership of SAICA, although it is recommended.

Enquiries

Contact SAICA for enquiries at Support@saica.co.za.

CAs(SA) can apply for full CPA membership with the HKICPA.

Membership application form R-3 is downloadable from the HKICPA website at www.hkicpa.org.hk.

A letter of good standing issued by SAICA within 2 months from the date of receipt of your Form R-3 by HKICPA must be produced to support your application.

Note: Should you be registered with the HKICPA as a CPA, you will not be required to retain membership of SAICA, although it is recommended.

Enquiries

Contact SAICA for enquiries at Support@saica.co.za.

CAs(SA) can apply for full ACA membership with the ICAEW.

To become an ICAEW member you need to:

• have obtained membership of SAICA by complying with its training and examinations requirements
• provide a Letter of Good Standing from SAICA in support of your application
• maintain membership of SAICA
• comply with ICAEW CPD obligations and submit an annual declaration that you have done so; and
• comply with ICAEW's Code of Ethics

Application form

Note: Should you be registered with the ICAEW as an ACA, you will be required to retain membership of SAICA.

Enquiries

Contact SAICA for enquiries at Support@saica.co.za.

CAs(SA) can apply for full CA membership with ICAS.

To apply for reciprocal membership with ICAS, you will be required submit the following documentation:

• Application form for Reciprocal Membership completed fully and signed - Request application form

Note: Should you be registered with the ICAEW as an ACA, you will be required to retain membership of SAICA.

Enquiries

Contact SAICA for enquiries at Support@saica.co.za.

CAs(SA) can apply for full membership with EIA.

Applicants must be Eswatini citizens or holders of valid residence permit and be resident in Eswatini at the time of application. If not Swazi citizens, they must normally reside in Eswatini for at least 8 months in each year of validity of their residence permits.

CAs(SA) who wish to obtain Audit Practicing Certificates, must also pass the EIA "Conversion" examination relevant to Eswatini Taxation, Company Law, Insolvency and the Administration of Estates.

Enquiries

Contact SAICA for enquiries at Support@saica.co.za.

CAs(SA) can apply for full CA membership with ICAN.

For membership with ICAN you are required to:

• complete the membership application form
• submit a copy of your ID
• submit a letter in good standing from SAICA.

Note: Should you be registered with ICAN as a CA, you will be required to retain membership of SAICA.

Enquiries

Contact SAICA for enquiries at Support@saica.co.za.

CAs(SA) can apply for full CA membership with ICAZ.

Documents required for application:

• Letter of good standing from SAICA
• Membership application form and its requirements
• Paying the required application fees

Note: Should you be registered with ICAZ as a CA, you will be required to retain membership of SAICA.

Enquiries

Contact SAICA for enquiries at support@saica.co.za.

The CPA designation is granted by one of the fifty-five U.S. state/territory boards of accountancy; some additional requirements apply (list of State Boards).

To obtain the US CPA credential, an eligible holder of a CA(SA) credential must:

1. Hold at least a baccalaureate or higher degree;
2. Have successfully completed the SAICA endorsed Postgraduate Graduate qualification, and have successfully completed the SAICA Initial Assessment of Competence and the SAICA Assessment of Professional Competence;
3. Must be in compliance with SAICA’s CPD requirements;
4. Have completed an additional seven (7) years of relevant work experience after obtaining the CA(SA) credential before they will be eligible to write the IQEX exam;
5. Pass the International Qualification Examination (IQEX). This is a four-hour exam which is one section of the Uniform CPA Exam covering ethics, professional and legal responsibilities, business law and taxation related specifically to US accounting practice; and
6. Upon successfully passing the IQEX, apply to a State Board.

To sit for the IQEX, an eligible holder must take the following steps (please note that the following list is not intended to be a comprehensive list):

1. Create an online user account with NASBA
2. Complete an application form
3. Obtain a letter of good standing from SAICA. This letter will confirm that that Eligible Holder has met the eligibility requirements and must be sent directly to NASBA by SAICA
4. Pay the requisite fees

The process for applying to a State Board differs depending upon the US jurisdiction to which an eligible holder applies. However, in general, an eligible holder must take the following steps (please note that the following list is not intended to be a comprehensive list, and licensure is fully at the discretion and direction of the State Boards and their authorising statutes):

1. Select a State Board and complete the State Board’s application
2. Request NASBA to report her/his IQEX score to the State Board
3. Satisfy the State Board’s requirements which may include:
   1. Specific educational course work
   2. Passing an ethics exam and/or CPE course
   3. Providing evidence of the eligible holder’s good character and/or reconfirmation of some of the eligibility requirements
   4. Providing evidence that the eligible holder is in compliance with the State Board CPE requirements
   5. Paying the State Board’s fees

Remaining a CPA

To remain licensed as a CPA after initial admission, you need to comply with the State Board’s rules and regulations.

Enquiries

Contact SAICA for enquiries at support@saica.co.za.

1. THE CONVERSION ROUTE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO –
   1. hold the CA(SA) designation, AND
   2. gained registration with SAICA by completing the education, examination and practical experience requirements as prescribed by SAICA.

NOTE: This conversion option does not apply to individuals who have gained membership of SAICA through any other means.

2. SAICA CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN 1 ABOVE MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
   1. Strategic Case Study Preparation Course arranged by CIMA or provided by an approved Registered Tuition Provider; AND
   2. The Strategic Case Study (SCS) examination (https://www.cimaglobal.com/Qualifications/Professional-Qualification/Assessment/), AND
   3. Meet the Practical Experience Requirements of CIMA (minimum of three years verified relevant work-based practical experience) in obtaining CIMA Membership (ACMA) and CGMA designation. https://www.cimaglobal.com/Studying/Becoming-a-cgma/Practical-experience-requirements/.
3. IMPLEMENTATION: SAICA MEMBERS WISHING TO FOLLOW THE CONVERSION PROCESS TO CGMA / ACMA

Step 1:

Applicants must provide CIMA with a Letter of Good Standing from SAICA indicating that they gained registration with SAICA by completing the education, examination and practical experience requirements as prescribed by SAICA.

For purposes of your application, please access your letter of good standing here: https://my.saica.co.za/.

Your Letter of Good Standing must be sent to johannesburg@cimaglobal.com.

CIMA will provide you with a letter stating whether or not you qualify for the Strategic Case Study Preparation Course arranged by CIMA or provided by an approved Registered Tuition Provider.

Step 2:

You must provide CIMA with proof that you have successfully completed the Strategic Case Study Preparation Course arranged by CIMA or provided by an approved Registered Tuition Provider.

Step 3:

You must successfully complete the CIMA SCS examination (https://www.cimaglobal.com/Studying/Student-Coronavirus-COVID-19-exam-FAQs/)

Step 4:

CIMA’s practical experience requirements (PER)
https://www.cimaglobal.com/Studying/Becoming-a-cgma/Practical-experience-requirements/new-PER/

The professional experience requirements are an essential part of the CIMA Qualification and CIMA’s membership application process. They complement the assessments and demonstrate your ability to apply your knowledge and skills in the context of your professional experience.
Your application will be assessed to determine whether you have gained enough experience to be awarded Associate membership — giving you the Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) and CGMA designations.

Your membership application and assessment of professional achievement comprises three key elements:

1. Demonstrating three years’ experience in a finance role.
2. Demonstrating achievement of work activities that are core and critical to the role of the management accountant.
3. Demonstrating development of professional skills or behaviours that are essential to the management accountant.

You will need to record and have your PER supervisor verify three years’ experience (full-time equivalent) in a finance role. You can be working in any industry or sector and size or type of organisation.

To help you decide whether you have the right level of experience to apply for membership, your finance role should allow you to regularly demonstrate most or all of the following characteristics:

You can upload your PER here:
https://www.cimaglobal.com/Studying/Becoming-a-cgma/Practical-experience-requirements/Updated-requirements/

CAs(SA) can apply for ICPAK membership after completing certain requirements, outlined below.

Members in good standing with SAICA and who meet the following requirements will be eligible for ICPAK membership:

• A graduate, i.e. a holder of a university degree,
• has gained at least 2 (two) years’ appropriate experience after first registering with SAICA, and
• has passed the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board’s (KASNEB) examinations in Public Finance and Taxation and Company Law or the equivalent examinations as defined by KASNEB from time to time, will be eligible for ICPAK membership.

Membership application

Note: Should you be registered with ICPAK as a CPA, you will be required to retain membership of SAICA.

Enquiries

Contact SAICA for enquiries at support@saica.co.za.

CAs(SA) who seek CPA Australia membership.

CPA Australia will admit as an Associate member (ASA) any member of SAICA who -

1. Holds the CA(SA) designation
2. Is a member in good standing of SAICA
3. Gained registration with SAICA by completing the education, examination and practical experience requirements as prescribed by SAICA
4. Is the holder of a qualification recognised by CPA Australia as meeting its degree requirement

Once admitted as an ASA, those members of SAICA must undertake and successfully complete the following CPA Australia programmes:

• Ethics and Governance
• Global Strategy and Leadership

On successful completion of the programmes above, the CA(SA) is eligible to apply to CPA Australia for CPA designation subject to CPA Australia’s approval.

This conversion option does not apply to individuals who have gained membership of SAICA through any other means.

Note: Should you be registered with the CPA Australia as an ASA, you will be required to retain membership of SAICA.

Enquiries

Contact SAICA for enquiries at support@saica.co.za.

CAs(SA) can apply for full membership with BICA.

CAs(SA) are required to

• Have gained at least three years’ appropriate experience after first registering with SAICA
• Be resident in Botswana.

The following documents are required to apply for BICA Membership:

• Certified Copy of Passport /ID
• Certified Copies of Certificates evidencing (a) Examination passed (b) Academic qualification (c) University degree (d) Professional qualifications
• Evidence of being a fully paid-up member, in good standing of SAICA
• Letters of reference from two people who are members of SAICA who are able to vouch from personal knowledge for your work experience and suitably for membership
• Two Reference Letters from BICA active member
• Employment Certificate
• Police clearance certificate

SAICA has an agreement with the NBA to facilitate the registration of CAs(SA) for a Certificate of Professional Competence for purposes of potential registration with the Dutch Accountancy Register of the Royal Dutch Institute of Chartered Accountants (the NBA) as Register accountant and to carry the legally protected title RA.

To obtain the application form, email your enquiry to Support@saica.co.za.

CAs(SA) are eligible for ZICA membership at Provisional Associate level.

ZICA membership is mandatory to all accountants in Zambia. Section 18 of the Accountants Act of 2008 reads; “A person shall not, unless the person is registered as a Chartered accountant under this act hold out as a chartered accountant”. Subsection (4) a person, firm, company or government agency shall not employ or engage an Affiliate, Fellow, Technician, Licentiate, Associate and Graduate or any person who is not a member of the Institute or registered under this Act as an accountant.

CAs(SA) holding a minimum of three years’ practical experience, two such years being post qualifying, can be admitted into membership.

Chartered Members of the Institute may decide to be in public practice or work in industry. ZICA members in public practice are classified under the following two categories:

1. Full Audit Practicing Certificate Members
2. Non-Audit Practicing Certificate Members

Full Audit

To be eligible to obtain a full audit practicing certificate, a member shall have:

• Been certified by a professional body or a body recognised under section thirteen of the accountants Act 2008 to have complied with the education and training requirements
• Possess competence to practice over a period of more than seven years between the date of complying with the education and training requirements and the date of the application (7 years post qualification)
• Passed the competence practice examination set by the Institute

Note that the seven years’ experience for full Audit practising Certificate must all be in audit in a public practice firm and must be of a wider and deeper nature than that required for membership. The experience must be reviewed by an APPROVED PRINCIPAL and confirmed by a SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL.

Non-audit

To be eligible to obtain a non-audit practicing certificate, a member shall have:

• Been certified by a professional body or a body recognised under section thirteen of the accountants Act 2008 to have complied with the education and training requirements
• Obtained competence to practice over a period of more than seven years between the date of complying with the education and training requirements and the date of the application (7 years post qualification)
• Passed the competence practice examination set by the Institute

The experience must be of a wider and deeper nature than that required for membership and should cover any of the following areas: Financial Reporting, Taxation (Personal, Corporate and any other related areas), Management Accounting, Financial Management, and Strategic and Risk Management. The experience must be confirmed by a SUPERVISOR(S).