Clashing Goals of SAICA and South African Universities: A Need for Reflection and Realignment

This article recognises the conflicting goals of South African Institute Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and faculties commerce in universities. To achieve central aim study, a qualitative approach based on literature review was applied. The study argues that excessive focus SAICA chartered accountancy route prevents accounting research country is thus conflict with objectives Based this argument, suggests realignment objectives. Conflict resolution demands teaching mentorship programme be promoted incentivised by creating funds to augment salaries lecturers SAICA-accredited departments country. will further strengthen resolve both universities produce world-class higher education accountants.