Overview   

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept. It is a present reality that is actively reshaping the accounting profession. From practice management and compliance to tax, assurance, ethics and advisory services, AI is transforming how accounting professionals work, the value they deliver to clients and the risks they must navigate.  

This webinar will equip practitioners with the insight and tools to embrace AI confidently while safeguarding professional standards. You will gain clarity on how AI can streamline workflows, improve efficiency, strengthen compliance and unlock higher-value advisory opportunities while also addressing the risks of automation, misinformation and ethical dilemmas. 

Join Caryn Maitland CA(SA) on 28 August 2025, from 10h00 to 12h00, for a session designed to help you integrate AI into your professional work with confidence. Caryn will share a framework for ethical AI use, practical strategies for safe adoption and a clear roadmap of the skills and competencies your firm needs to remain competitive in an AI-driven future.  

Learning objectives and competencies developed 

Through an in-depth analysis of the latest regulatory developments, real-world case studies and practical examples, this webinar will equip you with the following competencies:   

• Understand the current and emerging uses of AI in accounting, tax, assurance and compliance. 

• Identify practical opportunities for integrating AI into practice workflows to improve efficiency and service delivery. 

• Recognise the ethical and professional responsibilities when using AI, with reference to the IFAC Code of Ethics, IRBA and South African legislation. 

• Evaluate the risks of AI and discover strategies to safeguard professional judgment, protect data security and preserve strong client relationships. 

• Identify the skills, roles and competencies that accountants, trainees and firms will need to stay competitive in an AI-driven future.   

Content to be discussed 

The following topics are under discussion for this month:  

• Introduction to AI in the Accounting Profession 

  • Definition of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Generative AI. 

  • Overview of global and South African adoption trends. 

  • AI as a tool: augmentation vs. automation. 

• AI in Practice Management & Capacity Building 

  • Workflow automation tools for scheduling, reminders, document handling. 

  • AI in client onboarding and KYC procedures. 

  • AI for training, knowledge sharing, and technical research. 

• AI in Taxation & SARS Interaction 

  • SARS automation: auto-assessments, VAT risk flagging, third-party data matching. 

  • Using AI for tax risk reviews and objection letter drafting. 

  • Risks of AI-generated tax advice and practitioner liability. 

• AI in Compliance: FIC & CIPC 

  • AI-assisted suspicious transaction monitoring. 

  • Beneficial ownership register verification. 

  • Data protection and POPIA compliance considerations. 

• AI in Assurance & Financial Reporting 

  • Data analytics and anomaly detection in audits. 

  • Risks of over-reliance on client AI outputs. 

  • Drafting financial statements with AI – opportunities and pitfalls. 

• Ethics of AI Use in the Profession 

  • Applying the IFAC Code principles in AI contexts. 

  • Confidentiality, bias, “black box” decisions. 

  • Ethical decision-making framework for AI use. 

• Threats and Opportunities 

  • Professional threats: commoditisation, misinformation, reputational risk. 

  • Opportunities: AI-enabled advisory, upskilling, service innovation. 

  • Impact on trainees and the profession’s talent pipeline. 

• Practical AI Literacy for Accountants 

  • AI do’s and don’ts checklist. 

  • Engagement letter clauses for AI usage. 

  • Identifying safe vs. high-risk AI applications. 

Obtaining your CPD certificate 

This training is compliant with the International Education Standard (IES7) issued by the International Federation of Accountants and recognised for CPD by relevant professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA, IAC, IIA, SAICA and SAIPA. 

All attendees are issued with a CPD certificate available in an online profile.   

Meet your presenters 

Caryn Maitland CA(SA) 

Caryn Maitland is a Chartered Accountant (SA). She has been a member of IRBA as a registered auditor and accountant since 2002 and is also a registered member of SAICA. 

Caryn has lectured Auditing and Accounting at various institutions and has conducted independent workshops and seminars for professional accountants since 2006 on various topics. She has presented on the national tour for the annual Legislation Update with ProBeta Training (Pty) Ltd in 2014 and 2015, as well as on the FASSET national tour for the Tax Administration Act in 2014.  Caryn is also involved with the annual SAICA SMP Technical tour.   

Who should attend? 

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Professional accountants such as CA(SA), BAP(SA), AGA(SA), Professional Accountant (SA), FCCA, BA(SA) and ACCA. 

• Registered auditors. 

• Company directors. 

• Financial managers. 

• Registered tax practitioners.  

• Trainee accountants.  

Price 

• Individual Booking: R380.00  

• Company Booking: 

  • Group Price 1 - From R198 per person (up to 5 users)  

  • Group Price 2 - From R153 per person (up to 10 users)  

  • Group Price 3 - From R132 per person (over 11 users) 

Steps to register for the event:  

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Corporate training solutions 

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