Independent Review


Date: Nov 14, 2024 - Nov 14, 2024

CPD hours: 2 Hours

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Event Type: Webinar

Presenter: Caryn Maitland CA(SA)
Owner, Maitland & Associates

Independent reviewers play a critical role as gatekeepers of financial transparency and compliance with legislation.

Overview   

Independent reviewers play a critical role as gatekeepers of financial transparency and compliance with legislation. This webinar offers a clear overview of independent reviews, focusing on conducting engagements in line with assurance standards and legal requirements and emphasising the reviewer’s role in identifying and reporting irregularities. 

This refresher session also covers the basics, including which companies need independent reviews, who is qualified to perform them, and how they differ from audits. 

Join Caryn Maitland CA(SA) on 14 November 2024 from 10h00 to 12h00 for an informative session that will equip you with the skills needed to conduct effective independent reviews compliant with relevant regulations.  


Learning objectives  

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies: 

  • Understand the criteria outlined in the Companies Act that determine which types of companies must undergo an independent review.  

  • Know the qualifications and experience required for practitioners to conduct independent reviews.  

  • Have knowledge of the step-by-step process of an independent review from pre-engagement and risk analysis all the way through to finalisation and reporting. 

  • Learn how reportable irregularities are defined under the Companies Act, the obligations for reporting them, and the steps required to fulfil these responsibilities in a compliant manner. 

  • Compare the key distinctions between independent reviews, audits, and compilation engagements in terms of scope, assurance levels, practitioner responsibility, and reporting requirements.     


Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

  • What are independent review engagements?  

  • Guidance from the Companies Act and related regulations. 

  • Understanding ISRE 2400 Independent Reviews. 

  • Qualifications and experience required. 

  • Step-by-step process. 

  • Responsibility to report irregularities.   


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.   


About the presenter 

Caryn Maitland CA(SA) 

Caryn Maitland is a Chartered Accountant (SA). She has been a member of IRBA as a registered auditor and accountant since 2002 and is also a registered member of SAICA. 

Caryn has lectured Auditing and Accounting at various institutions and has conducted independent workshops and seminars for professional accountants since 2006 on various topics. She has presented on the national tour for the annual Legislation Update with ProBeta Training (Pty) Ltd in 2014 and 2015, as well as on the FASSET national tour for the Tax Administration Act in 2014.  Caryn is also involved with the annual SAICA SMP Technical tour.    


Who should attend? 

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

  • Bookkeepers. 

  • Practising accountants including: CA(SA), Professional Accountant (SA), AGA(SA), FCCA, BAP(SA), BA(SA) and ACCA. 

  • 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 the Accounting Academy, we recognize 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 prioritize 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 organizational goals.    


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