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Join the SAAA community dedicated to advancing accounting education and research in Southern Africa. Whether you are an academic, a professional, or an institution, there is a membership category especially for you.

The SAAA has five types of membership.

• Academic membership is open to all lecturers and researchers in Accountancy and its related fields at universities and universities of technology across Southern Africa.

Other membership opportunities include:

• Honorary membership: By invitation, recognising exceptional contributions to accounting education and research.
• Practising membership: For members of recognised professional bodies or former academics who wish to stay connected to education and research.
• Associate membership: For individuals who support the goals of the SAAA but do not qualify for academic or practising membership.
• Institutional membership: For professional bodies, firms, and companies involved in accounting and auditing education.

Join us today by emailing membership@saaa.org.za and become part of a community that drives excellence in accounting education and research in Southern Africa.

Academic Community, Collaboration and Citizenship

• Be part of the Southern African accounting academic community, with opportunities to exchange ideas in accountancy education and research.
• Connect with the international academic community through collaborative networks with associations such as:
  o International Association for Accounting Education and Research (IAAER)
• Opportunities to meet the growing demand for quality accountancy education and researchthrough online seminars, webinars and workshops.
• Strengthen your academic profile through active participation in research, teaching, and collaborative initiatives.

Networking and Conferences

• Attend biennial conferences and Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings at affordable fees.
• Participate in regional conferences at no cost.
• Gain opportunities to present and share your research, receiving constructive
  feedback to improve publication prospects.
• Stay updated on current trends in education and research while networking with academics who share similar interests.
• Benefit from collaborative opportunities with academics from other institutions.

Research and Publication Opportunities

Publish papers presented at biennial national/international SAAA conferences in conference proceedings with an ISBN, qualifying as a recognised DHET output.

Enhance research skills by opportunities to review papers for regional and biennial national/international conferences.

Communication and Resources

• Receive information on upcoming conferences, SIG meetings, PhD Colloquiums, online seminars, webinars and workshops.
• Inspire teaching practices through innovative Show and Tell initiatives including Poster Presentations at SIG meetings.

Why It Matters

Across universities, the most productive and visible academics are those who are actively connected by presenting, collaborating, reviewing, and contributing to their discipline.

SAAA membership is not simply participation. It is positioning.