Empowering communities through Financial Leadership: A glimpse into the CIBA National Roadshow
The Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA) recently embarked on a transformative journey with its national roadshow, themed "Army of Accountants: Operation Boosting Business". This initiative, rooted in CIBA’s core vision, aimed to reshape the financial landscape of communities across Southern Africa.
The Vision and the Journey
In the heart of every visionary lies a dream. For CIBA, that dream paints a vivid picture of a future where every school board, church committee, policing forum, sports club, community group, NGO, association, political party branch, TVET college, and business chamber and SME is financially steered by a CIBA designated accountant.
CIBA envisage a Southern Africa blanketed in a vibrant hue of CIBA green, symbolising the resurgence and rejuvenation of communities that have faced the brunt of prolonged lockdowns, state capture, and poor service delivery. Together with local communities we can rebuild and reclaim a prosperous future.
The Roadshow Highlights
Spanning 11 cities, from Johannesburg to Cape Town, the roadshow acted as a nexus between diverse groups like businesses, non-profit entities, SMEs, and accountants. With CIBA’s comprehensive toolkit, members got an accelerated pathway to business enhancement. The roadshow not only provided a platform for networking but also equipped participants with firsthand insights into the challenges faced by SMEs and NPOs, shaping accountants’ service offerings.
Key partnerships were forged with organisations like the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), representing over 72,000 members in business, and the National NPO Network (ANNET), representing over 25,000 non-profit organisations. These collaborations aimed to bridge the information gap created by recent legislative changes, ensuring that SMEs and NPOs are equipped to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.
Dates and Locations
The remaining dates for the CIBA 2023 Roadshow across various cities are as follows:
Potchefstroom, Northwest: 31 Jul 2023 (Monday)
Bloemfontein, Free State: 01 Aug 2023 (Tuesday)
Kimberley, Northern Cape: 02 Aug 2023 (Wednesday)
Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal: 14 Aug 2023 (Monday)
Durban, KwaZulu Natal: 15 Aug 2023 (Tuesday)
East London, Eastern Cape: 29 Aug 2023 (Tuesday)
Gqeberha (PE), Eastern Cape: 30 Aug 2023 (Wednesday)
Cape Town, Western Cape: 31 Aug 2023 (Thursday)
These dates represent the extensive coverage of the roadshow, ensuring that a wide range of regions and communities' benefit from the initiative.
Towards a Brighter Future
Our envisioned army of volunteer treasurers will shoulder a monumental responsibility. Beyond the meticulous task of maintaining books, accounting for every Rand, and optimising financial systems, they will play a pivotal role in galvanising communities towards reconstruction and growth.
Guided by the timeless teachings from books like Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People", Jordan Peterson's works, and Saul Alinsky’s insights, we understand the transformative power of volunteerism. Alinsky's "Rules for Radicals", underscores the potential of grassroots movements to overhaul economic and social infrastructures.
Our upcoming Practice Management Conference will be built on the Roadshows as it presents an opportunity to grasp the nuances of managing effective firms, a cornerstone for our larger vision. We urge you to immerse yourself in the insights shared by our presenters and experts.
More about our sponsors and partners
DSD: The Department of Social Development (DSD) is raising awareness regarding recent amendments to legislation and their deregistration campaign.
SAGE: Provides updates and practical guidance on technology solutions to streamline accounting.
Draftworx: Offers tips for accountants in practice to ensure productive reporting.
Standard Bank: Discusses how Standard Bank Edge can enhance efficiency and productivity for both Accountants & their SMEs.
StratCol: Discusses how Debit order tools can help improve cash flow.
MiVoice: Offers Pay Roll disbursement, electronic pay slips, and a Popia compliant communication platform.
Digital Practice: Talks about leveraging practice management tech to build an efficient practice, enhance the client-accountant relationship, and achieve sustainable growth.
These sponsors and partners play a crucial role in the success of the roadshow, providing valuable insights, tools, and resources to the participants.
Join us
Join us on the National Roadshow, where we will engage with municipal and business stalwarts, sharing our vision and mobilising an army of change-makers.
Let us not just dream. Let us actualise. Let us multiply our efforts, our influence, and our impact. Together, we can craft a future that echoes our shared aspirations.
Testimonials
Watch a few of our sponsors and members share their excitement about the Roadshow 2023 and what it means for their local communities.
