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Mistakes Under the MFMA and Systems Act That Can Get Officials and Advisors in Trouble

Working with municipalities carries serious legal and financial risk. This session helps accountants understand how the MFMA and Municipal Systems Act affect financial work in municipalities, and how to avoid mistakes that lead to investigations, audit findings, or personal exposure.

Date:

30 March, 2026

Time:

14:00

Hours:

1 hour

CPD Units:

2

Category:

Accounting

Group:

Channel 2: Growth

Format:

Live Event

R230,00 VAT incl.

Product Information

Municipal finance work is high-risk. Mistakes under the MFMA and Municipal Systems Act don’t just result in bad audit outcomes — they can trigger investigations, public scrutiny, and serious consequences for officials and advisors.

This session provides a practical introduction to the MFMA and Municipal Systems Act, focusing on how these laws affect everyday financial management in municipalities. It avoids legal theory and concentrates on where things usually go wrong in budgeting, reporting, procurement, and oversight.

The session is clear and practical. It helps accountants understand what these laws require in simple terms, where financial practitioners are most exposed, and how to support municipalities without crossing professional or legal lines. Delegates will leave better equipped to work confidently and safely in the municipal environment.

Presenter/s

Saleem Kharwa
Saleem Kharwa is a veteran consultant in academia and accounting, Saleem has led roles in ethics, governance, and community service, with international recognition in the field.

What will set you apart

What Will Set You Apart (What Delegates Will Learn)

Delegates will learn where municipalities and advisors are most exposed under the MFMA and Systems Act, how poor financial processes create risk, and how to work safely within these laws. This positions them as reliable professionals who can support compliance and accountability without creating personal risk.

Event breakdown

  • Why municipal finance work carries higher risk
  • What the MFMA and Systems Act require in practice
  • Common failures seen in municipal financial management
  • Where accountants and advisors are exposed
  • How poor processes lead to audit findings and investigations
  • Working safely with municipal officials
  • Practical steps to reduce risk and protect yourself

Certificate

The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Accounting