Institute Profile
The Institute is the largest accounting body in Swaziland, boasting a membership of 200+ members, (excluding students and other associates), 12% of whom are in public practice.
Further more:
- The SIA is a full member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) as well as the Eastern, Central and Southern African Federation of Accountants (ECSAFA)
- The SIA Act provides for rules governing the establishment of the Institute and Council; registration of accountants and auditors; offences, penalties and disciplinary powers of Council.
- SIA holds an AGM where SIA members elect members of the council.
- SIA members are recognized as Commissioners of Oaths.
- The SIA sets mandatory requirements for its members with regards to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
The Institute comprises the following:
- A Council that meets at least once a month. Council performs strategic decisions and is the overall decision making body of the Institute.
- A Secretariat and Executive Director.
- Various committees which include:
- Finance and Strategy
- Disciplinary Committee
- Training education, legislation and professional standards.
- Government accounting
- Taxation
As professionals, our members are subject to rules of professional conduct and a strict code of ethics as contained in the SIA Accountants Act and Code of Conduct.
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