PAFA welcomes: The Somali Institute of Certified Public Accountants (SICPA) – as an Associate and;

The Institute of Administration and Commerce (IAC) Zimbabwe - upgrading from Associate to Member

Johannesburg, South Africa, 21 November 2024 – PAFA is delighted to welcome SICPA into the PAFA family as an Associate and IAC Zimbabwe upgrading from Associate to Member. SICPA’s and IAC Zimbabwe’s applications were approved at the October 2024 PAFA Board meeting. PAFA’s membership now comprises 58 professional accountancy organisations in 47 African countries and five international affiliations.

PAFA is aware that the accountancy profession could contribute more effectively to the African continent’s development if national professional accountancy organizations are supported by a functioning continental organisation. Accordingly, along with other members and associates, PAFA is committed to supporting SICPA’s and IAC Zimbabwe’s continuing development to effectively serve the public interest in Somalia, Zimbabwe and Africa.

About PAFA The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) is the continental body representing Africa's professional accountancy organisations and an International Network Partner of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). Our vision is: “Sustainable value creation to benefit the citizens of Africa’’ and our mission is: “To strengthen the capacity and influence of the accountancy profession in Africa to enhance trade, the quality of services, and trust in institutions.