Overview     

 Professional accountants have experienced the disruptive force of the COVID-19 pandemic first-hand in carrying out activities in serving clients, performing business functions and employment duties. Indeed, the pandemic has changed the routines and behaviours of individuals, businesses, non-profits, and governments the world over. The same can also be said for those with illicit objectives as they navigate the global changes to create new opportunities for illegal activities. 

This webinar highlights the heightened risks of money laundering, terrorist financing and cybercrime in the COVID-19 environment, and describes the implications for both professional accountants in business and public practice, including auditors and accountants in government. 

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) have published a staff alert on this topic as a guidance and support tool. Join our technical expert Lettie Janse van Vuuren CA(SA) on 23 February 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. as she unpacks the contents of this publication in an understandable format. 

Learning objectives    

   By the end of this event the attendee will:   

• Understand what Professional Accountants should be aware of; 

• Understand how professional Accountants should respond to the current situation;  

• Be aware of the contents of IESBA's staff alert; and  

• Be aware of other relevant resources that are available.   

Content   

   The webinar will cover the following topics:   

• Overview and introduction. 

• What Professional Accountants should know.  

• How Professional Accountants should respond 

• Available resources.  

Obtaining your CPD certificate   

This webinar qualifies for 2 CPD hours with your professional body including: ACCA, SAICA, AAT, SAIPA, SAIBA, IAC, CIS, ICBA, LSSA, FPI, and the IBA. The SAAA CPD policy is compliant with IFAC IES7 and is recognised by all relevant professional bodies.  All attendees are issued with a CPD certificate available in an online profile.   

About the presenter  

Lettie Janse van Vuuren CA(SA), RA  

Lettie is a Chartered Accountant, Registered Auditor, as well as an Assessor and Moderator. She joined SA Accounting Academy in November 2017 as Head of Technical. As a professional trainer and webinar host, she is able to hold the attention of an audience with her relaxed and humorous presentation style.  She has a unique ability to communicate with delegates at their respective levels of knowledge and experience.  Over the last 20 years, she has trained thousands of partners, managers, trainee accountants and other professionals.   

She is responsible for researching, compiling and presenting our MCLU (Monthly Compliance and Legislation Updates). She was the Professional Development Manager at SAICA for 4 years and in charge of accrediting new training offices and monitoring existing ones (including the moderation of training offices and trainee assessments).  

Who should attend   

   The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar:   

• Professional Accountants including: RA(SA), CA(SA), PA(SA), CFAIcba(SA) and BAP(SA). 

• Practising Bookkeepers. 

• Accounting officers. 

• Trainee accountants.    

Price                 

• R 475.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

• R 950.00 - Online admission - Company.   

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;  

• Detailed course material; 

• Source documents for reference/resource library; and   

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