It revealed that more than 90% of accountants and 95% of auditors found it challenging to hire skilled talent.
To make matters worse, international companies poach those who acquire the CA qualification and skills. According to the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, there has been a drop in the number of candidates writing ITC exams in 2022. The number dropped from 3 887 in 2021 to 2 946 by 2022.In these changing times, the talent shortage in the auditing sector – which is being experienced in all corners of the world - needs to be addressed for the sake of the industry and the broader economy.