Overview   

The 2026 compliance environment has reached a breaking point, causing widespread "compliance fatigue" across the accounting profession. Driven by South Africa's urgent efforts to escape the FATF greylist, regulators like the FIC, CIPC and SARS have radically expanded their enforcement. Crucially, they are now targeting accounting practitioners as the primary gatekeepers against financial crime. 

Join Caryn Maitland CA(SA) on 25 June 2026 from 10h00 to 12h00 for a focused webinar to help you to manage and respond to the escalating regulatory risks threatening accounting practices profitability and professional standing. 

Learning objectives and competencies developed 

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

• Identify the key 2026 compliance pressure points affecting accounting practitioners and their clients 

• Understand the practical impact of beneficial ownership compliance and annual return obligations 

• Recognise client-side red flags that increase professional and compliance risk 

• Apply practical strategies for managing compliance workload, documentation, engagement terms, and client expectations 

• Improve professional judgement when dealing with non-compliant, high-risk or uncooperative clients 

Content to be discussed 

The following topics are under discussion for this month:  

• The 2026 Practitioner Compliance Environment 

• CIPC Beneficial Ownership Compliance 

• FICA and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance 

• SARS and Tax Administration Updates 

• Client Compliance Red Flags 

• Practice Management and Engagement Risk 

• Ethical and Professional Conduct Considerations 

• Practical Discussion: What Practitioners Are Seeing 

• Practical Takeaways and Action Points 

 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 presenter 

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:  

If you already have a profile, login and register for the webinar. 

If you don’t have a profile, create a free profile then login and register for the webinar. Click here to create a free profile (There is no charge to create a profile and gain access to our free content). 

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Corporate training solutions 

At SA Accounting Academy, we recognise the evolving needs of businesses in today's dynamic environment. Beyond our standard webinar offerings, we provide tailored corporate training solutions designed to empower your team with the latest in accounting and professional skills. Whether you're looking for online sessions or face-to-face training, our programs are crafted to ensure a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. 

Drawing inspiration from modern training methodologies, our corporate solutions are interactive, adaptable, and focused on real-world applications. We prioritize hands-on learning, ensuring your team can immediately apply their newfound knowledge in practical scenarios. 

Interested in a bespoke corporate training experience? Reach out to us at corporate@accountingacademy.co.za or call 010 593 0466. Together, let's design a training program that elevates your team's capabilities and aligns with your organizational goals. 

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