Overview  

The Companies Act plays a vital role for accounting professionals as it governs corporate conduct, compliance, and financial transparency, ensuring accurate reporting and safeguarding stakeholders' interests. 

This webinar aims to discuss the important role of the Companies Act on the backdrop of significant amendments to it that were signed into law by the President on 26 July 2024. 

We invite you to join Edith on 30 September 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for this important discussion on the Act and how the recent changes impact you and your clients. 

 Learning objectives  

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• Companies Act Amendments updates. 

• Lodgement of Beneficial Ownership with CIPC and consequences of non-compliance. 

• Criminal sentencing for failure to lodge accurate Beneficial Ownership with CIPC. 

• Common challenges with the filing of Beneficial Ownership. 

• Strategies to ensure compliance with the updated Companies Acts. 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics: 

• Overview of the Companies Act. 

  • Role of the Act in business. 

  • Historical context. 

  • Recent amendments. 

• Impact of recent amendments. 

  • Detailed explanation. 

  • Practical implications. 

• Beneficial Ownership (BO). 

  • Definition and importance. 

  • Specific requirements. 

  • Step-by-step guide to filing. 

  • Common errors and how to avoid them. 

  • Overcoming BO lodgements challenges.  

• Penalties for non-compliance.  

  • Overview of potential fines and jail sentences. 

  • Strategies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance. 

• Best practices for compliance. 

  • Compliance checklist. 

  • Tools and resources.  

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.   

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. 

• Company secretaries. 

• Accounting officers. 

• Registered auditors. 

• 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 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 prioritise 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 [email protected] or call 010 593 0466. Together, let's design a training program that elevates your team's capabilities and aligns with your organisational goals.  

Contact us   

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

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• Phone: 010 593 0466   

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