Discover the crucial role of Beneficial ownership disclosure in South Africa’s compliance. Learn why it’s key for transparency, trust-building and combating financial crimes.

For the sake of improvement, Sapho Gwadiso pokes holes in technical accounting which the UCT lecturer believes is taken for granted. Gwadiso, who recently presented an award-winning paper at the South African Accounting Academy’s bi-annual conference, explains his philosophy

From humble beginnings to esteemed academic, Dr. Audrey Legodi shares how she overcame personal hurdles to influence the lives of the next generation of accounting professionals.

It’s been a busy year for IRBA, with MAFR, new fine limits, and a new audit pathway. CEO, Imre Nagy shares his perspective on what some see as controversial changes. 

The Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA) recently embarked on a transformative journey with its national roadshow. Learn more about the vision behind the roadshow, the highlights and many more.

You no longer need to be a CA(SA) to become a registered auditor. In a recent interview, Imre Nagy explains why ACCA was accredited and that this may only be the beginning. 

Explore the historical journey from the early stages of accounting systems to the period of structuring and the modern era, and gain insights into the profession's future prospects.

IFRS new sustainability standards were published earlier this week. Experts explain that, while not mandatory, there is a strong business case for using them. 

Unlock Africa's economic potential with ISSB standards! Learn how responsible implementation balances sustainability and growth, driving infrastructure investment, innovation, and inclusive development.

Namibia is close to comprehensively regulating both accountants and auditors, something which remains a pipedream in South Africa. Zaa Nashandi, from Namibia's audit regulator, explains the lessons they've learnt.

Audit partners and audit committee chairs often changed their negative views regarding Mandatory Audit Firm Rotation (MAFR) once they’ve implemented it, according to a recent study. However, the study also confirmed that costs of transitioning are high and cut into audit firms’ profitability. 

Following a court ruling, the IRBA CEO intends to reinstate obligatory audit firm rotation. Parliament requested that statute be amended. MAFR is not yet extinct.

The IEC now publishes political party financial statements. But does this increase transparency if information about two-thirds of the funding parties receive is missing?  

Extreme maintenance underspend, including on water infrastructure, a lack of basic accounting controls and persistently bad audit results. The latest Auditor General report shows that cholera outbreaks are to be expected.

The US accounting shortage can be addressed by outsourcing accounting and auditing tasks to highly skilled South African professionals. With language proficiency, global business understanding, and expertise in accounting and tax fundamentals, South African accountants offer a cost-effective solution, scalability, and round-the-clock support, benefiting both nations' economies.

IRBA’s CEO wants to implement a 2013 World Bank recommendation to regulate professional accounting bodies and is prepared to serve as this super regulator. The auditor general disagrees and believes more collaboration is needed. 

Many accountants, driven by high standards and a desire for perfection, often impose unrealistic auditing-level requirements on entities that are ill-prepared to meet them.

Stefan Olivier has nurtured his accounting firm Profinan Services, and its clients for almost two decades. Recently, some clients have grown large enough to require audits and complex technical assistance. 

Faced with the choice of losing these clients to larger firms or undertaking risky expansion, Stefan found a third option.

Managing director of SNG Grant Thornton admitted guilt in disciplinary charges related to the 2016 Eskom audit. This after Minister Pravin Gordhan wrote to IRBA.

In an exclusive interview, CIPC commissioner Rory Voller breaks down the newly enacted beneficial ownership register for companies and what it means for accountants.