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Reliance on Expert Reports

2026-09-03T11:38:30+02:00

Audit Issues & Trends Audit issues and trends to consider: Reliance on expert reports Audit client management often employs experts to assist with determining values for complex estimates or matters falling outside the expertise of management, e.g. valuations, IFRS review. It is often found that auditors place undue reliance on work performed and reports produced by such experts, without verifying the methods applied and assumptions made by the experts. The results of their work are also not checked carefully when amended, e.g. IFRS reviews on amended draft financial statements. If information to be used as audit evidence is [...]

Reliance on Expert Reports2026-09-03T11:38:30+02:00

Scepticism and Reasons for Audit Failures

2026-09-03T11:52:11+02:00

What’s News? The largest risk for an auditor is an audit failure, i.e. where the audit report issued was inappropriate. This can only occur when there is a lack of evidence to support the audit opinion issued. In most cases, a material balance or disclosure, or the completeness of balances and disclosures are not appropriately addressed. Management of the auditee, who spend a whole year working on the business generating the financial results, rely on the auditors to be knowledgeable enough to point out deficiencies to them. In order to address the full spectrum of an auditee’s business, [...]

Scepticism and Reasons for Audit Failures2026-09-03T11:52:11+02:00

Proactive Audit Quality: A Continuous Improvement Approach Under ISQM 1

2025-05-07T14:32:46+02:00

Proactive Audit Quality: A Continuous Improvement Approach Under ISQM 1 Audit quality is crucial for the financial integrity of financial information relied upon by stakeholders. Yet, many firms take a reactive stance – waiting for firm-wide monitoring reports before addressing deficiencies. This delayed approach leads to recurring issues, last-minute fixes, and a compliance-driven, rather than an improvement-driven culture. ISQM 1 and ISA 220 (Revised) require firms to shift towards a proactive, risk-based, and continuous evaluation of audit quality to ensure that deficiencies are remediated in a timely and effective manner. Instead of relying mainly [...]

Proactive Audit Quality: A Continuous Improvement Approach Under ISQM 12025-05-07T14:32:46+02:00

SAICA Audit and Assurance YouTube Page: ISQM Post-Implementation Masterclass Series

2025-04-01T12:28:50+02:00

LATEST UPDATE SAICA Audit and Assurance YouTube Page: ISQM Post-Implementation Masterclass Series Since the end of 2024, SAICA has been sharing podcasts, called ‘ISQM post-implementation masterclass series’, on their SAICA Audit and Assurance YouTube page, including interviews with various professionals with experience in ISQM implementation. In SAICA’s latest podcast episode of this series, SAICA shares insights on the challenges and best practices from Christel Pretorius and Mari Baragwanath. The podcasts in this series are available on: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuG9AdcCxNgt3a227zmES5u5R2FMEGInv more Advance Your Knowledge in Auditing Enroll in Our [...]

SAICA Audit and Assurance YouTube Page: ISQM Post-Implementation Masterclass Series2025-04-01T12:28:50+02:00

Exposure Draft: Proposed SAAPS 3 (Revised XX 2025), Updates to Illustrative Auditor’s Reports

2025-03-27T13:08:05+02:00

LATEST UPDATE Exposure Draft: Proposed SAAPS 3 (Revised XX 2025), Updates to Illustrative Auditor’s Reports The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors’ (IRBA) Committee for Auditing Standards (CFAS) has approved the Exposure Draft (ED): Proposed South African Auditing Practice Statement (SAAPS) 3 (Revised XX 2025), Illustrative Reports (proposed SAAPS 3 [Revised]), as a result of the IAASB’s Narrow Scope Amendments to ISA 700 (Revised), for exposure and public comment by 16 April 2025. The proposed SAAPS 3 (Revised) outlines changes that are primarily focused on audits of financial statements for public interest entities. [...]

Exposure Draft: Proposed SAAPS 3 (Revised XX 2025), Updates to Illustrative Auditor’s Reports2025-03-27T13:08:05+02:00

SAICA Anti-corruption Policy Template

2025-03-27T13:05:38+02:00

LATEST UPDATE SAICA Anti-corruption Policy Template SAICA recently issued the SAICA anti-corruption policy template. This guide is designed to help you draft an effective anti-corruption policy for your company. Such a policy is essential for promoting ethical business practices and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The template is available on: https://www.saica.org.za/resources/266758 more Advance Your Knowledge in Auditing Enroll in Our Latest Courses! Courses List

SAICA Anti-corruption Policy Template2025-03-27T13:05:38+02:00

SAICA Risk Management and Compliance Programme (RMCP) Template

2025-03-27T13:03:31+02:00

LATEST UPDATE SAICA Risk Management and Compliance Programme (RMCP) Template SAICA recently issued an RMCP guidance document to assist with navigating through the process of creating an RMCP. This document provides a template of what is required for a RMCP, in order to comply with some sections of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act. However, it's important to note that this template should only be used as a guideline, and must be adapted to suit the specific needs of individual agencies. The guidance is available on: https://www.saica.org.za/anti-money-laundering-aml/saica-guidance more [...]

SAICA Risk Management and Compliance Programme (RMCP) Template2025-03-27T13:03:31+02:00

SAICA Solvency Guide

2025-03-27T13:01:43+02:00

LATEST UPDATE SAICA Solvency Guide The Draft SAICA Solvency Guide is available for public comment. The guide seeks to define solvency and provide guidance on how companies should respond when insolvent. Your comment table should be sent to nomandlag@saica.co.za. Comment period ends 27 April 2025. The draft guide is available on: https://www.saica.org.za/resources/267041 more Advance Your Knowledge in Auditing Enroll in Our Latest Courses! Courses List

SAICA Solvency Guide2025-03-27T13:01:43+02:00

King V Code Draft Available for Public Comment

2025-03-27T13:03:51+02:00

LATEST UPDATE King V Code Draft Available for Public Comment The King Committee recently issued the King V Code Draft, which is now available for public comment. This marks a significant milestone in the journey to ensure that the Code remains relevant and effective in addressing evolving governance practices, both locally and globally. The Institute of Directors of South Africa invites you to review the King V Code Draft with accompanying Glossary and Disclosure Template; and submit your input, which is invaluable in shaping the future of corporate governance in South Africa. [...]

King V Code Draft Available for Public Comment2025-03-27T13:03:51+02:00

IFRS Foundation News Alert IASB Issues a Major Update to the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard

2025-03-27T12:58:08+02:00

LATEST UPDATE IFRS Foundation News Alert IASB issues a major update to the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard The IASB has issued a major update to the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard, which is currently required or permitted in 85 jurisdictions. This Standard aims to balance the information needs of lenders and other users of SMEs’ financial statements with the resources available to SMEs. The Standard defines SMEs as entities without public accountability that prepare general-purpose financial statements. more Advance Your Knowledge in Auditing Enroll in [...]

IFRS Foundation News Alert IASB Issues a Major Update to the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard2025-03-27T12:58:08+02:00
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