Testing your client’s integrity can keep you out of jail

This article examines the crucial role of accountants and bookkeepers in upholding ethical standards and accurate record-keeping to prevent fraud, using a recent case involving a Kimberley accounting firm and the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) as a focal point. It highlights the importance of adherence to the IESBA Code, good record-keeping practices, and the need for vigilance in client selection to maintain the integrity of financial transactions and protect community funds.