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PFMA Accounting: Where Public Money Goes Wrong

PFMA accounting failures don’t happen by accident — they happen through weak understanding. This session explains how accounting works under the PFMA and where professionals are most exposed to risk.

Date:

14 April, 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

Accounting under the Public Finance Management Act carries serious responsibility and high public scrutiny. This session focuses on how PFMA accounting works in practice and why failures in this area lead to findings, investigations, and reputational damage. Delegates will gain a clear understanding of the financial management framework established by the PFMA, including budgeting, expenditure control, and reporting responsibilities. The session highlights common problem areas where accounting processes break down and explains how finance professionals contribute to compliance and accountability. Designed for professionals working in or advising public entities, this session provides practical insight into managing public funds correctly. By the end of the session, delegates will better understand their role in protecting public money and reducing professional risk.

Presenter/s

What will set you apart

By attending this event, delegates will learn:

· What the PFMA actually governs and why it matters

· How PFMA accounting differs from private-sector accounting

· Key financial responsibilities under the PFMA

· How irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure arises

· Where accounting failures trigger findings and consequences

· The role of finance professionals in PFMA compliance

· How to reduce risk when working in or with public entities

Event breakdown

· Purpose and scope of the PFMA

· Public-sector versus private-sector accounting

· Financial responsibilities under the PFMA

· Budgeting and expenditure control

· Irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure

· Reporting and accountability requirements

· Common PFMA accounting failures

· Role of finance professionals

· Managing PFMA compliance risk

Certificate

The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Accounting.