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SAICA: Updated Guide to AI
- 17 June 2025
- Technology
- South African Accounting Academy
Summary:
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has published an updated version of their Difference Makers’ Guide to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Article:
This guide provides a general understanding of artificial intelligence and empowers members to apply the key learnings of the guide when some of the terms or topics mentioned in the guide are used or discussed. It also gives an overview of practical considerations to keep in mind when using artificial intelligence.
Emerging technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR), Big Data, Blockchain, Cleantech, Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are innovative tools, systems, or advancements that have the potential to dramatically alter industries, economies, and societies.
Contents
- What is Artificial Intelligence?
- How does AI work?
- What are the different types of AI?
- How are machine learning and AI related?
- What is Data analytics?
- What is the advantage of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) and how can it be used?
- What is the difference between Automation and AI?
The original guide was issued by SAICA earlier this year.
Click here to download the 16-page Guide:
https://saicawebprstorage.blob.core.windows.net/uploads/resources/Difference-Makers-Guide-to-AI.pdf
Relevance to Auditors, Independent Reviewers & Accountants:
- This manual provides a general understanding of artificial intelligence and empowers members to be able to apply the key learnings of the guide when some of the terms or topics mentioned in the guide are used or discussed. It also gives an overview of practical considerations to keep in mind when using artificial intelligence (AI).
- You should be aware of useful guides that are published by regulators and stakeholders.
Relevance to Your Clients:
- This manual provides a general understanding of artificial intelligence.



