Overview 

This webinar provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the importance, requirements, and practical implementation of Engagement Quality Reviews (EQRs) in accordance with ISA 220 and ISQM 2. It focuses on how EQRs contribute to audit quality by offering an objective evaluation of significant judgments and conclusions made during the audit process. The session will address the roles, responsibilities, and documentation required of Engagement Quality Reviewers, and it will also highlight recent IRBA inspection findings and practical implications for assurance practices. 

Join Lettie Janse van Vuuren CA(SA) on the 24th of June 2025 from 10am to 12pm as she unpacks the critical principles, compliance requirements, and practical considerations of Engagement Quality Reviews in line with ISA 220 and ISQM 2, with reference to IRBA inspection findings and implications for audit practices. 

Learning objectives 

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills:  

• Understand the definition, importance and key characteristics of Engagement Quality Reviews; 

• Be aware of the requirements of ISQM 2 and the relationship to and impact of ISA 220; 

• Understand the documentary requirements regarding Engagement Quality Reviews; and 

• Be aware of the latest IRBA Public Inspection findings regarding Engagement Quality Review; 

• Be aware of practical implications of Engagement Quality Reviews. 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics:   

• Introduction: 

  • Importance of performing Engagement Quality Reviews 

  • Definition  

  • Key characteristics of Engagement Quality Reviews 

• The requirements of EQRs as per ISQM2: 

  • The firm’s system of quality management & the role of Engagement Quality Reviewers (When an Engagement Quality Review should be performed – as required by ISQM 1) 

  • Appointment and eligibility of Engagement Quality Reviewers 

  • Performance of the Engagement Quality Review 

  • Completion of the Engagement Quality Review 

  • Reference to ISA220 

• Documentary requirements regarding Engagement Quality Reviews 

  • Who is responsible for the documentation of the Engagement Quality Review? 

  • The Engagement Quality Reviewer: Skills, independence and confidentiality 

  • Results of the Engagement Quality Reviews 

  • Documentation of the Engagement Quality Review 

• Findings of the IRBA 2024 Public Inspections Report on Engagement Quality Reviews: 

  • Key observations and recurring deficiency 

  • Future focus and recommendations 

  • Reference to IRBA QM Rule 3 

• Practical implications 

  • Compliance with the firm’s System of Quality Management (as per ISQM 1) 

  • Example documentation 

• Conclusion. 

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. 

• Registered auditors. 

• Independent reviewers. 

• 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. 

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