Overview    

A successful CIPC submission is not the same as legal compliance. While the CIPC electronic portal serves as an efficient filing and record platform, the person making any corporate submission must first ensure that the transaction is legally authorised, correctly documented and fully consistent with the Companies Act, the company's Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) and its internal statutory records.  

This practical webinar, presented by Edith Wilkins on the 30th of October 2026 from 10h00 to 12h00 as she provides accounting professionals, company secretaries and corporate administrators with the technical skills and compliance safeguards required to handle the CIPC self-service environment safely and efficiently.  

Learning objectives   

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills:  

• Manage CIPC electronic platforms, customer profiles, passwords and OTP verifications securely. 

• Prepare and submit routine corporate changes, including director amendments, name reservations and registered office updates, with the correct supporting documentation. 

• Deconflict CIPC filings and legal compliance by identifying when mandates, board resolutions or special resolutions are required before making a submission. 

• Organise annual returns, beneficial ownership registers and financial compliance filings (including FAS, AFS and iXBRL) in accordance with Companies Act requirements. 

• Resolve common CIPC rejections, track delayed transactions and execute proper escalation procedures with reliable audit trails. 

Content   

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• CIPC Electronic Platforms 

• Customer Accounts and Payments 

• Enterprise Searches and Disclosures 

• Company Registrations and Name Services 

• Director Amendments 

• Company Amendments 

• Share Capital and Company Records 

• Annual Returns and Financial Compliance 

• Beneficial Ownership 

• Deregistration and Reinstatement 

• Rejections and Escalations 

• Professional Risk and Recordkeeping  

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  

Edith Wilkins - Director Sekratari   

Edith Wilkins has been in the Company statutory services environment since the beginning of her career in 1990 and gained knowledge and understanding of the Companies Act and related legislation throughout the years. She obtained a Certificate in Advanced Corporate Law at the Tshwane University of Technology in 1999; a Certificate in Advanced Corporate and Securities Law from UNISA in 2013 and a Certificate in The Introduction to Corporate Governance from UNISA in 2018. She is also the holder of certificates from the University of Cape Town in Corporate Due Diligence and  Corporate Governance.   

Edith is the sole director of a company called Sekretari. Her team performs all duties relating to company secretarial services, including drafting agendas and minutes of meetings, preparing board packs, attending meetings and liaising with the CIPC on a daily basis. Edith has been responsible for in-house training on company secretarial duties for more than 11 years and presented seminars and webinars in conjunction with the Institute of Accounting and Commerce, 20/20 Innovation, and SA Accounting Academy.  

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.  

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 corporate@accountingacademy.co.za or call 010 593 0466. Together, let's design a training program that elevates your team's capabilities and aligns with your organizational goals.     

Contact us  

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