Overview  

Accountants in practice understand the critical importance of transparency, reliability, and trust. This webinar offers a deep dive into the finer points of due diligence engagements, equipping you with skills to enhance your professional practice.  

Are you conducting due diligence engagements as efficiently and effectively as possible?  

Join Monja van Zyl (CA)SA on the 26th of July 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as she provides insights that will enhance your understanding and application of due diligence principles to equip you with the expertise needed to deliver exceptional value to your clients.

Learning objectives  

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• Gain a thorough understanding of the International ISRS 4400 its scope, objectives, and the key principles that underpin due diligence engagements.  

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles involved in planning due diligence engagements including identifying potential risks, assessing their impact, and developing strategies to mitigate them.  

• Acquire practical skills in collecting and analysing data during due diligence engagements through the use of various data collection methods to identify key insights and potential red flags.  

• Gain a deep understanding of the methodologies used to report due diligence findings.  

• Engage in hands-on exercises and case studies to enable you to confidently conduct due diligence engagements and deliver high-quality, impactful reports to your clients.  

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• Definition and purpose of due diligence. 

• The scope of engagements, and key principles of ISRS 4400.  

• Planning procedures: 

  • Risk assessment. 

  • Engagement letter preparation. 

  • Defining scope and objectives. 

• Data collection. 

• Analytical procedures. 

• Fieldwork. 

• Testing and documentation compliance. 

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  

 Monja van Zyl CA(SA)  

Monja van Zyl completed her CA(SA) articles in Durban and qualified as a chartered accountant in 2006. She then worked for both listed and unlisted companies in various industries where she mentored and led teams of different sizes. 

Recognising the importance of balancing work and life, Monja started her own business called Aim Business Advisory Services in 2019. Her target market is the small-to-medium sized companies to whom she gives access to her vast skills and experience at a fraction of the cost on an outsourced retainer model.  

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. 

• Management accountants. 

• Accounting officers. 

• Independent reviewers. 

• Registered auditors. 

• Tax practitioners. 

• Trainee accountants. 

Price 

• R 450.00 - Online admission - Individual. 

• Group Price 1 - From R184 per person (up to 5 users) 

• Group Price 2 - From R121 per person (up to 10 users) 

• Group Price 3 - From R109 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 summarized 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 SA Accounting Academy, we recognise 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 prioritise 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 organisational goals.  

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