SAICA has launched a leadership competition for students of a BCom CA (SA) qualification at a SAICA accredited institution.

The competition called the student leadership summit (SLS) was created nine years ago. It is a thought leadership essay competition where students must submit an 1,000 word essay on one of three thought leadership topics chosen by SAICA and changing every year.

This year’s topics are around technology, South Africa’s wealth gap and South Africa’s attractiveness for overseas investors. Entry for submission of essays closes on 25 August 2017.