SAIBA

SAIBA is located in Johannesburg, South Africa on The Workspace Melrose Arch 44 Melrose Boulevard Block G, 2nd Floor, Birnam,. SAIBA is rated 3 out of 5 in the category accounting in South Africa. SAIBA (South African Institute for Business Accountants) was established in 1987 as one of many professional bodies within the accounting sector. SAIBA members were granted accounting officer status in 1996. Accreditation was also granted to the Institute in terms of the Namibian Close Corporations Act, 1988, in June 2006. The Institute is registered as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) under the South African Companies Act, 71 of 2008. SAIBA members that have obtained the right to use a SAIBA designation have voting rights at the SAIBA Annual General Meeting (AGM) where the Board is elected. SAIBA is a voluntary accounting membership body with more than 6 500 members. Members fall into membership tiers, according to experience and qualifications. By joining our community of accounting professionals, members take the first step towards advancing their careers. SAIBA offers members accessible and recognisable designations that deliver opportunity. More than fifty percent of our members are employed in business, the public sector or academia. The remainder manage their own accountancy practices within the private sector. SAIBA’s purpose is to develop a community of successful accounting professionals who excel in their career goals. To achieve our purpose, we focus on three core functions: 1. Building a community (Join) 2. Developing initiatives (Earn) 3. Delivering successful members (Share) SAIBA supports its members by adopting and implementing international standards relating to ethics, quality, education, financial reporting, assurance and other engagements. SAIBA enables the sharing of knowledge and assists members in understanding all areas affecting accountants and financial professionals. SAIBA offers the following to its members: • A range of professional designations • Practice licensing for independent review engagements • Career development • Quality control and monitoring • Enforcement of a code of conduct • Networking opportunities • Publications and events • Technical support • Member discounts • An online community Affiliations • IAFEI • SAIT • CFO talks • SAAA