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Business Ethics in a Digital Age

Date: Jun 23, 2026 - Jun 23, 2026

CPD hours: 2 Hours

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Event Type: Webinar

Presenter: Caryn Maitland CA(SA)
Owner, Maitland & Associates

The rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence and cloud automation has created a dangerous disconnect in the accounting profession.

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Overview    

The rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence and cloud automation has created a dangerous disconnect in the accounting profession. Many practitioners are adopting a "the system says it's correct" mentality, essentially outsourcing their professional scepticism and ethical obligations to algorithms. 

This practical, focused webinar will help you identify, assess and respond to ethical risks in digitally enabled environments, empowering you to uphold professional integrity and mitigate regulatory exposure. 

Join Caryn Maitland CA(SA) on the 23rd of June 2026 from 10h00 to 12h00 as she unpacks the key ethical challenges in the digital landscape, applies the IFAC Code of Professional Conduct to real-world scenarios and equips you with practical tools, including a Digital Ethics Red Flag Checklist, to strengthen ethical decision-making in practice. 

Learning objectives   

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills:  

  • An understanding of how traditional ethical principles apply in modern, digital business environments 

  • The ability to identify the top 10 digital-era ethical pitfalls encountered by accountants 

  • Practical skills to apply the IFAC Code of Professional Conduct to technology-driven scenarios 

  • Insight to recognise how data, systems, and automation increase ethical and professional risk 

  • A practical Digital Ethics Red Flag Checklist to identify and mitigate ethical risks 

Content   

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

  • Foundations: Ethics Do Not Change 

  • Digital Environment and Risk Context 

  • Top 10 Digital Ethics Pitfalls 

  • POPIA and Cyber Risk – Practical Alignment 

  • Digital Ethics Red Flag Checklist 

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.  

About the 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:  

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

  • Registered auditors.  

  • Audit managers.  

  • Trainee accountants.  

Price  

  • R 450.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

  • Group Price 1 - From R337 per person (up to 5 users)   

  • Group Price 2 - From R260 per person (up to 10 users)   

  • Group Price 3 - From R224 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 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:  

  • A 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 the presenter after the webinar.   

Corporate training solutions  

 At the Accounting Academy, we recognize 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.  

Contact us   

Have any questions or need any assistance? Contact us today!  

 

 

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Venues & Dates

The following venues and dates are available for this event.

Online Webinar
Jun 23, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Discounts available

The following discounts are available for this event

Member discount: Access to the webinar / recording
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