Laws affecting accountants
Presenters : Caryn Maitland CA(SA)
Overview
The accounting professional's work is governed by accounting standards, policies, procedures and many statutes. Most accountants are fully conversant with these accounting standards, policies, procedures and laws that directly affect them on a daily basis.
What about those laws that affect them indirectly such as labour laws for example?
A lot has changed in a short period of time since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and it is prudent that we look at all the laws that affect accountants in their work.
Learning objectives
By the end of this webinar the participant should:
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Understand that the accountant's work is affected by many laws.
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Know which laws affect that accountant's work.
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Be aware of recent updates to the statutes.
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Know how to apply these laws correctly.
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Be able to advise clients of any amendments that affect them.
Content
The webinar will cover the following topics:
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Laws affecting the accountant.
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Recent amendments.
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Labour related matters.
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Regulating staff correctly.
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Making the client responsible for their own tax affairs.
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Changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
