Overview     

 This 6th and final webinar in the series provides an overview of the last 2 instalments (numbers 11 and 12) in the Exploring the IESBA Code Series and also highlights the effects that bias can have and the role and mindset expected of professional accountants in meeting public expectations. The “building blocks” structure of the Code and its interconnected nature will also be explored.  

The Code (Revised in October 2020) sets out the fundamental principles of ethics for professional accountants, reflecting the profession’s public interest responsibility. The principles apply to Public Accountants in Practice (PAPPs) and in Public Accountants in Business (PAIBs) – irrespective of their roles and responsibilities.  

One important aspect (among others) of the new provisions is a strengthening of the fundamental principle of objectivity, which requires accountants to exercise professional judgement or business judgement without being compromised by bias, conflict of interest, or undue influence or reliance. 

Join our technical expert Lettie Janse van Vuuren CA(SA) on 7 April 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. as she unpacks these considerations in an understandable format.    

If you missed any of the previous webinars in this series, you can access the recordings and obtain all  

Learning objectives    

   By the end of this webinar the attendee will:   

• Have a better understanding of role and mindset expected of professional accountants; 

• Understand what the key changes to the Code of Conduct is for the role and mindset revisions; 

• Understand how the Code’s building blocks fit together for a PAIB and a PAPP;  

• Understand how to use the Code’s conceptual framework, together with the principles, to provide a strong foundation for ethical decision-making; and 

• Be able to use and navigate the Code so as to quickly identify and access the ethics and independence standards and guidance relevant to the user. 

Content   

   The webinar will cover the following topics:   

• Overview & introduction. 

• Role and mindset expected of professional accountants. 

  • Why the role and mindset revisions were made. 

  • Outcomes the revisions seek to achieve. 

• Key changes to the Code of Conduct. 

• IESBA documents issued. 

  • Final pronouncement. 

  • Basis for Conclusions. 

• The Code’s building blocks. 

• How to use the Code’s conceptual framework. 

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:   

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;  

• 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.