Overview   

The Companies Act, 2008 is one of the most important pieces of legislation in the accountant's different roles and responsibilities. It provides for the incorporation, registration, organisation, management and capitalisation of companies. This Act also defines the relationships between companies and their shareholders and directors.   

Perhaps more importantly, we are presenting this webinar at a time when there are various proposed amendments that are undergoing the consultation process. Some of these proposed changes include: 

• Tightening of anti-money laundering gaps; 

• Changes to disclosure requirements; 

• Reduction in the regulatory regime; and  

• Enhancement of shareholder powers.  

We invite you to join Edith Wilkins on 17 August 2022 from 09:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as she gives you an annual update on the Companies Act, highlighting current proposed amendments that you need to be aware of so that you can inform your clients before they come into effect.  

Learning objectives  

  By attending this webinar you will develop the following competencies:  

• Have a strong appreciation of the importance of the Companies Act in your line of work.  

• Know the purpose of this Act and have a broad overview of its contents. 

• Be updated on the latest amendments to the Act and how these amendments directly affect your work. 

• Understand different stakeholders' roles, responsibilities and liabilities as far as this Act is concerned.  

• Know how the CIPC enforces the Act and monitors legislated compliance requirements which you must adhere to.  

Content 

  The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• The Companies Act. 

  • Purpose. 

  • Objectives. 

• Recent updates to the Act (2022). 

• Stakeholders' roles, responsibilities and liabilities.   

• The CIPC's regulatory powers. 

• Important compliance requirements.  

• Corporate governance, transparency and accountability.   

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, SAIBA, SAICA and SAIPA. 

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

About the presenter 

Edith Wilkins 

Edith Wilkins is currently a director at Sekretari (Pty) Ltd, a company secretarial practice. She has 25 years experience in Advanced Corporate Law and Corporate Governance. Edith joined Sekretari (Pty) Ltd in 1995 and has been involved with the company's training since 2011 where she presents seminars and webinars as well as conducting in-house training to corporate clients. 

Edith acts as company secretary to various large companies on company statutory duties including drafting agendas, board packs, liaising with CIPC, attending meetings and drafting of minutes. 

 Who should attend?   

   The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar:    

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

• Registered auditors, RA. 

• Company secretaries. 

• Bookkeepers. 

• Accounting officers. 

• Trainee accountants. 

Price                 

• Individual Booking: R575.00  

• Company Booking: 

  • R950.00 - Group Price 1 (Maximum of 5 attendees). 

  • R1 850.00 - Group Price 2 (Maximum of 10 attendees) 

  • R2 650.00 - Group Price 3 (Maximum of 15 attendees) 

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 Monthly Practice Management Series). 

Click here to find out about the Technical Resource Centre & CPD Subscription options. 

Additional material 

  By attending this webinar you will be provided with: 

• Summarised slide presentation 

• Reference documents and/or course material where available 

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to me the presenter after the webinar