SAICA releases an updated guide on Regulatory Reporting Duties, setting out reporting obligations to regulators for auditors and accountants in South Africa.
Companies Amendment Act Changes Now Effective: Key Remuneration and Governance Implications On 22 May 2026, sections 5, 6 and 19 of the Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 came into operation following the publication of a Presidential Proclamation in Government Gazette 54722. These provisions introduce significant amendments to the Companies Act 71 of 2008, particularly in relation to remuneration disclosures, shareholder oversight of remuneration practices, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Importantly, the amendments became effective immediately, without any formal transitional period. The commencement of these provisions has created a number of practical challenges for [...]
Estate Agents Estate Agents Estate agent trust accounts pose various challenges to auditors, which may easily result in an audit file failing inspections. The Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Act, 2017 (FIC Amendment Act) introduced important changes to be aware of, while auditors sometimes still have to contend with existing Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB) requirements and online audit report submissions. This article aims to guide auditors and highlight significant areas. Amendments to FIC requirements The FIC Amendment Act became effective in [...]
