Overview      

The IFRS for SMEs (3rd Edition) introduces a comprehensive framework designed to simplify financial reporting while ensuring transparency, consistency and compliance for small and medium-sized entities. As accountants and finance professionals continue to apply the Standard in practice, it is essential to understand not only the technical requirements but also their practical implications for preparing high-quality financial statements.

Join Caryn Maitland CA(SA) on 14 August 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm as she continues the IFRS for SMEs (3rd Edition) Series with Session 7. This practical session will explore key principles and application guidance within the Standard, equipping delegates with the knowledge and confidence to apply IFRS for SMEs requirements consistently while avoiding common reporting errors and strengthening compliance.

 Learning objectives     

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills:  

• Develop a deeper understanding of the relevant IFRS for SMEs (3rd Edition) requirements covered during the session.
• Apply the Standard confidently when preparing and reviewing SME financial statements.
• Identify common financial reporting challenges and apply practical solutions.
• Strengthen compliance with the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure requirements of the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard.
• Improve the quality, consistency and reliability of financial reporting for small and medium-sized entities.

Content   

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• Overview of the IFRS for SMEs (3rd Edition) requirements

  • Key principles and practical application
  • Recognition and measurement considerations
  • Presentation and disclosure requirements
  • Common areas requiring professional judgement
• Practical Financial Reporting
  • Applying the Standard to common SME transactions
  • Avoiding common reporting and compliance errors
• Case Studies and Practical Examples
  • Practical scenarios illustrating the application of the Standard
  • Best practices for preparing compliant SME financial statements
  • Questions and discussion

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:  

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

• Registered auditors.  

• Audit managers.  

• 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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