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Third Edition of the IFRS for SMEs(R) Accounting Standard Webinar

2026-09-28T12:32:08+02:00

Third Edition of the IFRS for SMEs®: Prepare for 2027 Overview The global financial reporting landscape for small and medium-sized entities (SMEs) is facing its most substantial change in over a decade. The third edition of the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard, issued in February 2025, introduces significant amendments that enhance relevance, simplify application and align the SMEs Accounting Standard more closely with full IFRS Accounting Standards in key areas. Application is mandatory for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027 and most changes apply retrospectively — so, with 2026 as the comparative period, [...]

Third Edition of the IFRS for SMEs(R) Accounting Standard Webinar2026-09-28T12:32:08+02:00

How To Start Improving Audit Quality Webinar

2026-09-23T11:05:08+02:00

How to Start Improving Audit Quality Overview All auditors aim to perform audit work of a high-quality standard, but this does not always translate into the work documented on file. Improving audit quality starts with getting the basics right first. Regular monitoring reviews performed by experienced and objective reviewers assist with the identification of deficiencies in audit documentation. This enables auditors to determine the cause of the deficiencies and take the necessary action to improve audit quality going forward. Your firm may already have processes in place to respond to identified deficiencies, but it is [...]

How To Start Improving Audit Quality Webinar2026-09-23T11:05:08+02:00

How To Start Improving Audit Quality Webinar

2026-09-10T12:22:12+02:00

How to Start Improving Audit Quality Overview All auditors aim to perform audit work of a high-quality standard, but this does not always translate into the work documented on file. Improving audit quality starts with getting the basics right first. Regular monitoring reviews performed by experienced and objective reviewers assist with the identification of deficiencies in audit documentation. This enables auditors to determine the cause of the deficiencies and take the necessary action to improve audit quality going forward. Your firm may already have processes in place to respond to identified deficiencies, but it is [...]

How To Start Improving Audit Quality Webinar2026-09-10T12:22:12+02:00

Auditing JSE Listed Entities Webinar

2026-09-02T14:36:21+02:00

A Practical Introduction to Auditing Listed Companies in South Africa Overview Auditing a JSE-listed entity introduces additional requirements and considerations that auditors need to understand before commencing an engagement. For first-time listed company auditors, navigating the JSE requirements, King Code, governance expectations, and related regulatory considerations can be particularly challenging. This 3-hour training course provides a practical introduction to the JSE environment and the auditor's role when auditing a listed entity. Rather than overwhelming participants with detailed requirements, the course focuses on developing an understanding of the key requirements, where to find relevant information, and [...]

Auditing JSE Listed Entities Webinar2026-09-02T14:36:21+02:00

Applying Ethics in Practice Webinar

2026-08-12T09:05:35+02:00

Back by popular demand. A practical ethics webinar for accounting and audit professionals. What You Will Learn The ground rules of professional ethics and their importance in audit quality The latest ethical pronouncements and developments How to identify, evaluate and address threats to compliance with ethical requirements The relationship between independence, ethics and professional scepticism How to apply ethical requirements to practical audit scenarios Appropriate documentation of ethical considerations and conclusions How to reflect on and strengthen your own ethical decision-making   Content and outline: To explain the following concepts and demonstrate their practical application: [...]

Applying Ethics in Practice Webinar2026-08-12T09:05:35+02:00

Fraud: ISA 240 (Revised) Webinar

2026-07-20T12:35:19+02:00

Understanding the revised fraud standard and its impact on audit engagements Overview Although auditors are not forensic investigators, they have a fundamental responsibility to apply professional scepticism throughout every audit engagement. High-profile corporate failures across the globe have intensified public scrutiny of auditors' responsibilities relating to fraud, leading to increased expectations from regulators, investors, and other stakeholders. To address evolving fraud risks, changing public expectations, and increasingly complex business environments, the revised ISA 240 introduces enhanced requirements for identifying, assessing, and responding to fraud risks during an audit. This practical course provides participants with a [...]

Fraud: ISA 240 (Revised) Webinar2026-07-20T12:35:19+02:00

Fraud: ISA 240 (Revised) Webinar

2026-07-20T12:23:48+02:00

Understanding the revised fraud standard and its impact on audit engagements Overview Although auditors are not forensic investigators, they have a fundamental responsibility to apply professional scepticism throughout every audit engagement. High-profile corporate failures across the globe have intensified public scrutiny of auditors' responsibilities relating to fraud, leading to increased expectations from regulators, investors, and other stakeholders. To address evolving fraud risks, changing public expectations, and increasingly complex business environments, the revised ISA 240 introduces enhanced requirements for identifying, assessing, and responding to fraud risks during an audit. This practical course provides participants with a [...]

Fraud: ISA 240 (Revised) Webinar2026-07-20T12:23:48+02:00

The Brain Drain of Audit Quality

2026-09-03T16:13:36+02:00

What’s News? The Brain Drain of Audit Quality For decades, audit quality, in general, has failed to prevent audit failures. Upgraded audit standards, and stricter independence requirements have been implemented in an attempt to address the challenge. In my opinion, there are a number of environmental factors being overlooked in the formal structures that set audit standards and educational standards, causing a drain on knowledge and experience in the profession, (the so-called ‘brain drain’). I am listing a few: Computer skills In my opinion, the brain drain started when personal computers were introduced into audit. Many manual calculations, [...]

The Brain Drain of Audit Quality2026-09-03T16:13:36+02:00

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