The SA Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) is a Professional Accounting Organisation committed to serving and protecting the public interest. They represent qualified Professional Accountants (SA) in practice, commerce and industry, academia and the public sector. They actively advocate and promote ethical and responsible behaviour within the profession in order to retain public trust and confidence.

The SA Institute of Professional Accountants is a non-statutory, SAQA-recognised professional body. They have one professional designation:

1. Professional Accountant (SA)