Doris Dondur Abel Mangolele Brandon Rajah Nqobani Mzizi The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) is a professional association of accountants based in South Africa.

[1] SAIPA represents qualified Professional Accountants (SA) in practice, commerce and industry, academia and the public sector.

In terms of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011, South African Revenue Service (SARS) will only register members of approved professional bodies as tax practitioners.

Only registered tax practitioners may provide advice with respect to the application of a tax law, and complete or assists in completing a return for another person or company.

SAIPA is a SARS recognised controlling body of the tax profession in South Africa.