Introduction

You cannot advise a client properly if you do not understand how their business really works. This session shows you how to truly understand a client’s business so you can give better advice, reduce risk, and add real value.

Category: Independent Review

Channel 2: Growth

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Information

Available from: 15 January 2026, 14:00

Format: Webinar

CPD Units: 2

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What will set you apart

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies

• How to understand a client’s business model and how they make money
• How to identify key risks and problem areas in a client’s business
• How operations, finance, and compliance link together
• What questions to ask clients to get the full picture
• How to spot warning signs before problems arise
• How better business understanding improves your advice and decisions
• How this knowledge helps you build stronger client relationships

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Certificate

The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Independent Review.

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Presenter

Leana van der Merwe

With 18+ years in accounting and corporate governance, Leana leads technical support at CIBA and is a recognized thought leader in regulatory compliance.

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