Overview

In addition to complying with the five fundamental principles of ethics, the International Independence Standards (IIS) require professional accountants in public practice to be independent when performing audits, reviews, or other assurance engagements. Independence is closely linked to the principles of integrity and objectivity and is an important element of serving the public interest.

In this third instalment of our ethics webinar series, we target the issues of independence and conflicts of interest. The series is intended to promote awareness, adoption and implementation of the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards).

Join our technical expert Lettie Janse van Vuuren CA(SA) on 9 November 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a continuation of the series. 

Learning objectives

By the end of this webinar the attendee will:

• Understand how to apply the IESBA Code’s Conceptual Framework to independence;
• Understand requirements of the International Independence Standards;
• Understand what conflict of interest is; and
• Understand how to manage conflicts of interest.

Content

The webinar will cover the following topics:

• Applying independence to the Code’s Conceptual Framework.
• What are the International Independence Standards (IIS)?
• Independence, integrity and objectivity.
• Conflicts of interest.

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, CA(SA), PA(SA) and BAP(SA).
• Accounting officers.
• Bookkeepers.
• Trainee accountants.

Price

• R 475.00 - Online admission - Individual.

• R 950.00 - Online admission - Company.

Steps to register for the event:

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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).

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Additional material

By attending this webinar you will be provided with:

• Summarised slide presentation;
• Reference documents and/or course material where available; and
• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar.