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Official SAICA Documents
Direct links to the official SAICA resources for trainees and training offices
SAICA publishes all training programme documents on their website. The links below go directly to the source – so you always access the most current version. If a link is broken, visit saica.org.za directly and navigate to Resources → Training Offices.
Training Regulations
The Training Regulations are the governing document for all SAICA training contracts. They set out the requirements for accreditation, training contracts, assessment, and discharge. Updated annually – always use the current version.
Assessment Guides
The official SAICA guide to the CA2025 assessment process – covering the roles of reviewer, evaluator and assessor, how LORs and PDSs work, and what evidence requirements apply.
Decision Trees
Decision trees guide assessors and trainees in rating proficiency levels in LORs and PDSs. All decision trees are available on the SAICA guidance page below.
- Acumen decision tree — PDS
- Acumen decision tree — LOR
- PVA decision tree — PDS
- PVAA in Practice guide
- FAQs — CA2025 Training Programme
Templates
SAICA provides official templates for training offices – including the Training Plan (IEP and ELP tabs) and other assessment-related documents.
Endorsed qualifications
SAICA maintains an up-to-date list of endorsed undergraduate degrees, bridging programmes and postgraduate qualifications that meet the entry requirements for a training contract.
SAICA updates these documents periodically — usually at the start of each year. If a link is broken, visit saica.org.za → Resources → Training Offices to find the latest version.