Tag: professional
IoD Guidelines for reducing Social Inequality
Social inequality is a strategic risk for businesses globally, and particularly in South Africa.
Consequently, directors need to ensure that initiatives to reduce inequality...
NOCLAR drives professional ethics
SAICA sheds light on the new international Non-compliance with Laws and Regulations (NOCLAR) requirements.
Rule on mandatory audit firm rotation announced
In compliance with section 10(1)(a) of the Auditing Profession Act, 26 of 2005, the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has announced and published the rule on Mandatory Audit Firm Rotation (MAFR) for auditors of all public interest entities, as defined in section 290.25 to 290.26 of the amended IRBA Code of Professional Conduct for Registered Auditors.
IAASB – update on enhancing audit quality projects
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) recently hosted representatives from the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and received first-hand feedback on their work relating to quality control and related projects, with touchpoints regarding audit quality and how this is set to affect practice going forward.
SAICA and CIMA expands cooperation to advance accountancy
On Thursday 25 May, the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association) and the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) announced an agreement that further advances the accounting profession in South Africa by broadening access to their professional qualifications and resources.
Bolstering the basis for professional directors
The ongoing parliamentary enquiry into the SABC has eluded to the suggestion that one of the causes of the public broadcaster’s poor performance was...
Seven ethics questions finance professionals should ask prospective employers
An organisation’s ethical credentials and values are an increasingly important factor in their ability to attract and retain talent, but it’s not easy for...
MAFR NEGATIVE IMPACT!
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association) has voiced its strong opposition to a plan by South Africa’s Independent Regulatory Board for...
Technology’s changing face
Finance professionals have always exploited emerging technologies to help them to complete their tasks more accurately, quickly or simply: from the incised clay tablets...
CIMA CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FIRST RESEARCH PUBLISHED
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is celebrating the publication of the first Research Executive Summary published through its Southern Africa Centre of...
