Both the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) have voluntarily ceased their formal accreditations with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). This means that, from 1 January 2024, the ICAEW and SAICA are no longer accredited as recognised professional associations with the TPB.

The TPB would like to acknowledge the important work and contributions of the ICAEW and SAICA over the years, particularly in consultation matters. As the landscape of the tax profession continues to change, these professional bodies will remain as valued stakeholders for the TPB and we look forward to their continued input as part of the TPB’s Consultative Forum.

We note that this collaborative approach will go towards supporting the government’s consideration of recommended reforms for an enhanced co-regulatory environment and uplift in professional standards, including recommendations arising from the James Review.