Business Rescue Legislation, Processes and Procedures – 11 April 2025

When a client or company enters business rescue, accountants are suddenly thrown into high-stakes, high-pressure territory. This session helps business accountants understand what’s expected of them—legally and practically—before, during, and after the business rescue process. If you’re in practice or commerce, this is your chance to get ahead of the crisis and deliver real value when it matters most. 

Date:

11 April, 2025

Time:

14:30

Hours:

3 hours

CPD Units:

3

Category:

Business Rescue

Group:

Channel 0: Foundation

Format:

Live Event

Out of stock

Product Information

Business rescue is more than a legal term—it’s a high-pressure reality for many small businesses and the accountants who serve them. When things go wrong, clients look to you for answers, guidance, and financial reporting that could influence whether they sink or survive. 

 

In this focused session, we’ll strip away the jargon and walk you through the essentials: the legislation that governs business rescue, the phases of the process, and exactly where you, the accountant, fit in. Whether you’re preparing statements, advising directors, or trying to avoid personal liability, this is the knowledge you need to stay sharp and in control. 

What will set you apart

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies

  • A clear breakdown of South Africa’s business rescue laws—what matters and what you need to know
  • What really happens when a business goes into rescue (no fluff, just practical steps and timelines)
  • Your role as the accountant—how to protect yourself and support your client or company under pressure
  • What documents and reports you’ll be expected to produce—and how to do them right the first time 

Event breakdown

🔹 What is Business Rescue—and why does it matter to accountants? 
🔹 Key Business Rescue Legislation: What the law says (and what it means for you) 
🔹 Phases of the Business Rescue Process: 
• Before it starts (preparation and early warning signs) 
• Drafting the business rescue plan 
• Implementing the plan post-approval 
🔹 Your Role as the Accountant: 
• What to do before rescue starts 
• How to support and report during plan development 
• What’s expected during implementation 
🔹 Tips to avoid mistakes—and stay compliant under pressure 

Certificate

The following event is awarded 3 CPD units in Business Rescue.

Presenter/s

DIV DE VILLIERS

o 20 years of experience as small business owner in Southern Africa: see:

· https://www.tranquilforestguesthouse.com/

· https://tofobeach.co.za/

o 35 years of experience in the development finance environment and 14 years’ experience in the climate smart SME financing and development environment

o Director of the management consultancy Dimension Capital Consulting (Pty) Ltd, which offers feasibility assessment, mentorship and business rehabilitation solutions to owner-managed SMEs

o Certified Business Advisor and:

· member of the Institute of Business Advisors of Southern Africa IBASA); and

· associate member of the South Africa Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)

o As a Certified Business Rescue Practitioner with CIPC, conducting business rescue interventions for owner-managed private sector clients.

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