Overview   

The accounting practitioner can perform different types of reporting engagements as part of his or her work. There are accounting officer engagements, independent reviews and compilations. These engagements have distinct differences, are governed by provisions of various Acts and they carry unique risks and liabilities for the accounting practitioner. 

Join Jako Liebenberg CA(SA) in this webinar where he will give a detailed explanation of the different reporting engagements and guidance on how to perform them. Jako will also show you how different Acts and standards apply to these engagements.   

Learning objectives  

By the end of this event the participant should: 

• Understand the difference between assurance and non-assurance engagements. 

• Understand the risks and liabilities of accountants and accounting officers. 

• Understand the key requirements of professional standards. 

• Be able to apply standards to each phase of the engagement. 

• Know how to make engagements more effective and efficient. 

• Understand the link between risks, controls and engagement approach. 

• Understand the reporting requirements of the following acts:  

  • Close Corporations Act, 1984;  

  • Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act, 2011;  

  • Non-Profit Organisations Act, 1997; 

  • South African Schools Act, 1996; and 

  • Companies Act, 2008; and 

• Have practical tools to assist in the different engagements.

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• Different types of reporting engagements explained; 

• Assurance vs non-assurance engagements; 

• Who can perform which engagement? 

  • Accounting officer; 

  • Accountants in practice; and  

  • Independent reviewers. 

• Legislation affecting the reporting of different entities' financial affairs; 

• Financial standards to use in reporting engagements; 

• Practical tools to use in reporting engagements; 

• Recent notices affecting the accounting officer's work; and 

• Recapping accounting officer duties – the do's and don'ts.  

Obtaining your CPD certificate 

This webinar qualifies for 4 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 

Jako Liebenberg 

Jako Liebenberg CA (SA) is a Registered Public Auditor and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Consultant.  

Jako has experience in the Public Sector serving as Chief Financial Officer in various Departments within the Free State Provincial Government. Jako serves an assessor in the Tax Division of the Free State High Court and is also a qualified liquidation practitioner. 

Who should attend 

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Professional accountants including: CA(SA),PA(SA) and BAP(SA); 

• Registered auditors RA(SA); and  

• Accounting officers. 

Price 

• R 575.00 - Online admission - Individual. 

• R 950.00 - Online admission - Company. 

• R 0.00 - Paid CPD package subscribers.  

Steps to register for the event:  

1. You can either attend the event as a non-CPD subscriber or as a CPD subscriber.  

   • Option 1: Non-CPD subscribers pay the full event price.  

   • Option 2: Paid CPD Subscribers pay a monthly fee and attend the event at no additional cost.   

2. Under both options you first have to obtain a free CPD Subscription account. This gives you access to free events and registers you as a user on the system.  

3. Once you have a free profile you can select between Option 1 or 2.  

4. Find out more about the benefits of being a CPD subscriber and attend this event for free - Click here 

Additional material 

By attending this webinar you will be provided with: 

• 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 me the presenter after the webinar