The Supply of CAs(SA):A Malthusian Trap?

Accounting Perspectives in Southern Africa, 4(1).

8 Pages Posted: 18 Jun 2016 Last revised: 17 Nov 2017

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Phillip de Jager

University of Cape Town - Department of Finance and Tax

Pieter van der Spuy

Stellenbosch University

Date Written: June 15, 2016

Abstract

Is there a shortage of CAs(SA) in South Africa as frequently claimed? An analysis of the membership records of SAICA and the real fixed salaries offered to newly qualified CAs(SA) indicate a likely oversupply.

Keywords: accounting education

JEL Classification: M49

Suggested Citation

de Jager, Phillip and van der Spuy, Pieter, The Supply of CAs(SA):A Malthusian Trap? (June 15, 2016). Accounting Perspectives in Southern Africa, 4(1)., Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2796140 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2796140

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Pieter Van der Spuy

Stellenbosch University ( email )

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