How Many Chartered Accountants In South Africa

What is Chartered Accountant?

Chartered accountants were the first accountants to form a professional accounting body, initially established in Scotland in 1854.

How Many Chartered Accountants Are In South Africa?

The institute provides a wide range of support services to more than 48,000 members and associates who are chartered accountants (CAs(SA)), as well as associate general accountants (AGAs(SA)) and accounting technicians (ATs(SA)). As of June 2021, the institute has over 48,000 members.

Is CA in demand in South Africa?

The good news is that there is a shortage of chartered accountants in South Africa and it is one of the country’s highest-paying professions.

What is a CA salary in SA?

Chartered Accountant (CA) Jobs by Salary

Job TitleRangeAverage
Job Title:Chartered AccountantRange:R201k – R987kAverage:R511,964
Financial ManagerRange:R482k – R1mAverage: R511,964
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Range:R742k – R2mAverage: R692,380
Finance ManagerRange:R422k – R995kAverage: R1,281,738

How many Coloured chartered accountants are there in South Africa?

There is also a big racial disparity in South Africa’s chartered accountancy realm: only 8,610 (17%) of the 51,152 registered CAs are black. That’s in stark contrast to the country’s demographics; nearly 81% of South Africans are black. This gap is rooted in history.