Channel 2: Growth

Accounting for Leases in compliance with IFRS 16This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practical applications of lease accounting under IFRS 16. The session is designed to equip accountants with the essential knowledge needed to properly account for leases, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
3.00 CPD120 min
Adaptability: Quickly adapting to new challenges and changing environmentsThe purpose of this event is to equip CFOs, senior financial professionals, and business accountants with the skills and mindset needed to quickly and effectively adapt to evolving business landscapes, technological changes, regulatory shifts, and organisational transformations. The session aims to enhance leadership resilience, decision-making agility, and overall adaptability to stay ahead in today's dynamic business environment.
2.00 CPD90 min
Understanding Revenue Recognition under IFRS for SMEsThis webinar is designed to equip accountants with the skills and knowledge to confidently advise SMEs, ensure correct application of IFRS principles, and avoid common pitfalls in revenue recognition.
3.00 CPD120 min
Advanced Bookkeeping Techniques This webinar will equip participants with the skills to enhance efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide greater value to their clients or organisations through improved bookkeeping methods.
3.00 CPD120 min
Effective CV WritingThe purpose of this event is to help finance professionals, including CBK, CFA, BA, BAP, and CBA designations, craft compelling and effective CVs that highlight their unique skills, experiences, and qualifications in a way that appeals to employers, clients, and recruiters. The session will provide practical tips on structuring CVs and tailoring them for different roles in accounting, tax, and business environments.
2.00 CPD60 min
Growing Your Accountancy PracticeAttendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to apply these principles to their work, ensuring compliance with relevant IFRS and IFRS for SMEs standards while supporting robust financial reporting.
3.00 CPD120 min
Role players in the accountancy professionThis webinar is ideal for accounting professionals seeking to broaden their understanding of the forces shaping the profession, as well as students and business owners who want a clearer perspective on the regulatory and ethical frameworks that govern the world of finance and accounting.
3.00 CPD120 min
Advanced Ethical Decision Making This session will help CIBA members strengthen their ability to make ethical decisions in real-world scenarios. By exploring practical approaches to common ethical issues, delegates will gain tools to support sound judgment in everyday professional situations.
2.00 CPD60 min
Understanding Fixed Assets under IFRS for SMEsThe purpose of this webinar is to provide CIBA members with a thorough understanding of how to handle fixed assets under IFRS for SMEs, ensuring compliance with the latest standards. Fixed assets are often a significant part of an SME’s balance sheet, so knowing how to correctly identify, value, and record them is crucial. This session will guide delegates through each stage of fixed asset management—from initial recognition to final disposal—focusing on practical steps to avoid common errors and ensure accurate reporting. By the end of the webinar, attendees will be equipped with the skills to confidently manage fixed assets in line with IFRS for SMEs, providing a reliable financial picture for stakeholders.
3.00 CPD120 min
Accounting for leases IFRS for SMEsThis webinar offers a comprehensive guide to accounting for leases under the International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized Entities (IFRS for SMEs). Designed for Business Accountants and Business Accountants in Practice, it aims to demystify lease accounting, from classification to recognition and measurement, and explore the practical implications for financial reporting.
2.00 CPD90 min
Directors DutiesThe purpose of this webinar is to help professionals understand the important responsibilities of directors in South Africa. We will explain what the law (Companies Act) says about their duties, as well as the principles from the King Code and corporate governance. This session will show how these rules and guidelines apply in real business situations. By the end, attendees will know how directors should act legally, ethically, and responsibly to protect the company, its employees, and its stakeholders while supporting the company’s success.
3.00 CPD180 min
Innovation Management: Encouraging and managing innovation within the finance functionThe purpose of this webinar is to help finance professionals explore fresh, practical ways to bring innovation into their daily work. We’ll dive into how to create a culture where new ideas can thrive in the finance department, making work not only more efficient but also more enjoyable. Participants will learn hands-on strategies and tools to spark innovation, cut down on time-consuming tasks, and make a real impact on their organisation’s goals. Whether it’s adopting new technologies, shaking up old processes, or rethinking how teams collaborate, this session will empower attendees with simple yet powerful ways to make their finance functions more agile and forward-thinking.
2.00 CPD120 min
Effective CommunicationThis webinar will teach participants the skills they need to communicate clearly and effectively in both their work and personal lives. Communication is not just about talking but making sure your message is understood the way you meant it. In this session, you will learn how to deal with common communication problems, build better relationships with others, and share your ideas with confidence. Whether you are leading a team, working with clients, or solving disagreements, good communication can help you gain trust, work well with others, and get better results. The webinar will also focus on the importance of listening, understanding others, and adjusting your style to fit different situations, giving you practical tools for everyday communication.
2.00 CPD120 min
Annual Financial Statements for BookkeepersThis webinar will help bookkeepers gain a clear understanding of the basics of Annual Financial Statements including what they are, why they are crucial for businesses, and how to prepare them accurately and professionally. Annual financial statements play a vital role in showcasing a company's financial health, meeting legal requirements, and ensuring transparency in business operations. This session is designed to build confidence and foundational knowledge, providing practical insights into the components of Annual Financial Statements, their legal requirements under the Companies Act, and their connection to good governance. By the end of the webinar, participants will have the tools and understanding needed to contribute effectively to the preparation and analysis of Annual Financial Statements in their organisations, setting them up for success in their bookkeeping careers.
2.00 CPD120 min
Month End ReconciliationThe purpose of this webinar is to equip accountants and bookkeepers with a clear understanding of the month-end close procedures, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting. Attendees will learn the key steps involved in preparing and finalising month-end financials, including reconciliations, accruals, adjustments, and financial review processes. By the end of the session, participants will have practical insights into how to streamline their month-end close activities, identify common challenges, and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, leading to more effective and timely reporting for their clients or organisations
2.00 CPD60 min
Stock Shock, Fix the Inventory Mess Before It Costs You, Effective Inventory Management: Accounting, Stock Levels, and IFRS for SMEsPoor inventory control can wreck margins, trigger compliance nightmares, and leave accountants scrambling when SARS or auditors ask tough questions. This session equips you with the tools to get stock accounting right—no fluff, just practical guidance rooted in IFRS for SMEs and real-world stockroom chaos.
3.00 CPD120 min
Taxation of TrustsThe purpose of this webinar is to understand trusts from a taxation perspective, and to navigate the various taxing provisions that apply to trusts. There are so many pitfalls and risks, but attendees will be empowered to recognise these and help clients with practical solutions.
3.00 CPD180 min
Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing long-term business strategiesThe event "Strategic Planning - Developing and Implementing Long-Term Business Strategies" hopes to equip business leaders and finance professionals with the tools and insights needed to create, execute, and sustain effective long-term strategies.
3.00 CPD180 min
Basic Conditions of Employment - Human Resources Labour Law WebinarThis CPD will help small business owners, managers, and employees understand the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and how it affects their workplace. Many businesses unintentionally break the law because they don’t fully understand their obligations. Employees also sometimes misuse the Act, creating unnecessary tension. By learning the key aspects of the BCEA, attendees can ensure fair and legal employment practices, avoid penalties, and build better employer-employee relationships.
3.00 CPD120 min
Data Analytics and Big Data: Leveraging data analytics for decision-makingJoin us for the webinar "Data Analytics and Big Data: Leveraging Data Analytics for Decision-Making," which explores how data analytics is transforming financial reporting, risk management, and strategic planning.
3.00 CPD180 min
Taking on New Clients in Your PracticeTo provide guidance on the process of taking on new clients while keeping expectations and relationships in mind, to ensure delegates are prepared for the potential opportunities and pitfalls that are associated with taking on new clients in a business environment.
3.00 CPD180 min
Tax Update Part 1The 2025 Tax Update CPD session will be hosted in two parts. The purpose of this event is to give an overview of the most significant tax developments over the past year.
3.00 CPD180 min
IFRS for SMEs – Intangible Assets and Impairment of AssetsThe accounting treatment of intangible assets and the impairment of assets in terms of the IFRS for SMEs.
3.00 CPD180 min
Tax Update Part 2The 2025 Tax Update CPD session will be hosted in two parts. The purpose of this event is to give an overview of the most significant tax developments over the past year.
3.00 CPD180 min
Sustainability Reporting S1 and S2This training session provides an overview of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, focusing on sustainability-related and climate-related financial disclosures. Participants will gain insights into the general disclosure framework, key content areas, and compliance requirements for both standards. The session will cover governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics & targets, with a particular emphasis on climate-related risks, opportunities, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting. By the end of this training, attendees will understand how to apply IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 principles effectively to enhance transparency, decision-making, and stakeholder communication.
3.00 CPD180 min
Corporate Governance and Ethics in BusinessThis training session equips professionals with an enhanced understanding of corporate governance and ethics in business, focusing on real-life applications. It explores how strong governance and ethical leadership drive business success, ensuring compliance, sustainability, and stakeholder trust.
3.00 CPD180 min
IT Principles and Policies for your businessYour practice is only as strong as your policies. When clients trust you with their financial data, they expect you to protect it. But too many practices run without even the basics—no data access rules, no BYOD policies, no recovery plan. This session helps you fix that fast. In just 1.5 hours, you’ll learn how to create simple, effective IT policies that protect your business and position you as a trusted expert. Then we’ll take it one step further—we’ll show you how to turn those same policies into a paid service for your clients. If you’re not offering IT governance as part of your compliance toolkit, you’re leaving money on the table
2.00 CPD90 min
IFRS for SMEs Agriculture and Biological AssetsAgricultural businesses and farms are major contributors to the economy, but accounting for biological assets under IFRS for SMEs can be a compliance nightmare. If you’re getting it wrong, you’re exposing your clients (and yourself) to financial misstatements, tax headaches, and potential penalties. This CPD session is designed to give you practical, no-nonsense guidance on how to apply IFRS for SMEs to agriculture without wasting time on theory that doesn’t impact your work
3.00 CPD180 min
The Solar Incentive: Legislative Update and Capital Allowance ImplicationsLearn how to turn South Africa’s solar tax incentives into billable services, SARS-proof strategies, and real savings for your clients (and yourself).
3.00 CPD180 min
Immigration and TaxationHelping clients move abroad? You could be exposing them—and your practice—to costly tax mistakes. Whether it’s emigration, tax migration, or just relocating for work, SARS is watching closely. This webinar shows you how to keep your clients (and yourself) out of trouble when they change their tax residence. We’ll break down what happens when clients change where they live—or where they’re taxed—and how you can use smart planning and Treaty rules to avoid double taxation and penalties.
3.00 CPD180 min
Digital Transformation: Understanding the impact of digital technologies on finance functionsFinance professionals are increasingly leveraging digital tools – from mobile finance apps to real-time analytics – as part of the modern finance function. This CPD-accredited webinar is designed to help CIBA members understand how emerging digital technologies are transforming finance roles and processes. It will provide a broad overview of key technologies (AI, blockchain, automation, cloud accounting, cybersecurity) and insight into digital transformation trends in the finance function. The session will also emphasize how to remain compliant with evolving digital regulations and standards, and how to effectively adopt new financial tools in practice. In short, the purpose is to equip participants with knowledge and practical strategies to confidently lead and thrive in an increasingly digital finance environment.
3.00 CPD180 min
Tax and Loans – How Interest-Free and Undefined Repayment Terms Can Cost YouThe purpose of this webinar is to understand loans, and to navigate the various taxing provisions that apply to various scenarios. There are so many pitfalls and risks, but attendees will be empowered to recognise these and help clients with practical solutions.
3.00 CPD180 min
Leadership and Team ManagementThe purpose of the event is to understand the difference between Leadership and Team Management. A subject matter expert is involved to shed light on this with support from industry managers/leaders to make it more practical. Through the insights shared, delegates will be able to identify the gap in their organisation and in themselves and how to address and approach the matter in the growth of both.
3.00 CPD120 min
Changes in Accounting Estimates in compliance with IFRS and IFRS for SMEsIn a rapidly evolving business environment, accounting professionals must continuously update their judgement, estimates and methodologies. This focused webinar equips delegates with a practical, working knowledge of how to correctly account for and disclose changes in accounting estimates under both IFRS and IFRS for SMEs frameworks. The session will enable professionals to apply updates confidently, ensuring compliance, transparency, and excellence in financial reporting.
3.00 CPD120 min
Ethics in Tax PracticesThe event aims to emphasise the ethical standards set by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), along with professional obligations and SARS ethics compliance requirements
3.00 CPD180 min
Time and workflow management for practitionersThis event will assist participants to understand the definition of workflow and how it is implemented in practices. It will help practitioners create organized environments which will save time and build efficient processes in their practices.
3.00 CPD180 min
Dividends & Corporate Distributions: Are You Missing Hidden Tax Traps?Most accountants treat dividends like a checkbox—but one wrong move can trigger double taxation, SARS queries, or a capital gains surprise. In this straight-talking session, we’ll show you how to stay ahead of SARS, decode what’s really taxable, and protect your clients (and your reputation) when it comes to payouts and buy-backs.
3.00 CPD180 min
Assurance Levels That Keep You (and Your Clients) Out of TroubleMany accountants are offering more assurance than they realise—and that opens the door to legal, financial, and reputational risk. This session unpacks what the Companies Act really expects of you.
2.00 CPD120 min
Negotiation skills: Effectively negotiating with vendors, clients and other stakeholdersLet’s be honest: most accountants weren’t trained to negotiate. Yet you do it all the time—whether it’s fee discussions with clients, pushing back on SARS assessments, or managing expectations with your CFO. This session isn’t about theory. It’s about the real tactics you can use to win arguments, protect your value, and avoid getting steamrolled. Walk away knowing how to ask for more—and get it.
3.00 CPD180 min
Ethics in Practice: How to Protect Your Reputation (and Stay Out of Trouble)One bad call can tank your reputation, lose you a client, or land you in SARS’ firing line. This session breaks down what the IESBA Code really means for your day-to-day work—with case studies and real-world dilemmas accountants actually face. Whether you're signing off on financials, advising on tax, or reviewing client records, this is your roadmap for making the right call when things get tricky.
3.00 CPD180 min
Stop Guessing, Start Growing: Capital Budgeting That WorksWhether you're advising clients or managing company budgets, one wrong investment call can cost millions. This session gives you practical tools to evaluate opportunities like a pro—so you can back up every decision with numbers and strategy. If you're tired of guessing which projects to greenlight or reject—this is your playbook.
3.00 CPD180 min
Beyond the Numbers, Telling the Full Story with Integrated ReportingIf your reporting stops at the balance sheet, you're already behind. More boards, investors—and even SARS—are expecting transparency beyond the numbers. Integrated and sustainability reporting aren’t buzzwords. They’re career insurance. This webinar shows you how to connect financials with real-world impact—and how to talk to clients or execs about the stuff that’s about to matter most.
3.00 CPD180 min
Every Cent Counts: Mastering Bank and Petty Cash Recons the Right WayBank and petty cash recons aren’t just admin—they’re your first line of defence against fraud, errors, and financial chaos. This session will help new bookkeepers build confidence and skill by mastering the basics that every business relies on. Because when you understand the flow of cash, everything else starts to make sense.
2.00 CPD60 min
No More Sticky Notes: How to Build a Working Paper File That Defends YouWhether you're dealing with SARS, CIPC, or a grumpy reviewer, your working paper file is your shield. This session takes the mystery (and misery) out of file prep, giving you the structure, tools, and shortcuts to build files that stand up to scrutiny—and save you from backtracking at year-end. Because “I thought I saved that somewhere” is not a defence.
2.00 CPD120 min
Get Paid, Stay Sane: Mastering Accounts Receivable Like a ProInvoices don’t pay themselves—and “we’ll pay soon” doesn’t keep the lights on. This session gives bookkeepers and accountants the tools to take control of the full receivables cycle, from onboarding clients to chasing payments, and everything in between. Because cash flow is king, and AR management is where it lives or dies.
3.00 CPD120 min
Individual Tax Mastery: Know What’s Taxable, What’s Deductible, and What’ll Get You FlaggedFiling individual tax returns is more than just data capture—it’s technical, detail-driven work that must stand up to SARS scrutiny. This session equips tax practitioners with the knowledge to confidently assess income, apply deductions, and prepare accurate, defensible individual returns. Because if you’re filing on guesswork, you’re putting your clients—and yourself—at risk.
3.00 CPD180 min
Purpose Over Profit? You Still Need to Get the Compliance RightWorking with non-profits is meaningful—but it’s not simple. Between CIPC, SARS, the NPO Directorate, and funder expectations, the rules can feel endless. This session equips you with the accounting and compliance knowledge to confidently support your NPO clients, prepare compliant financial statements, and keep them in good standing—without losing your mind in red tape.
3.00 CPD180 min
Costs Out of Control? Use Variance Analysis to Take Back the NumbersWhen actual costs don’t match expected costs, someone needs to explain why—and that someone is usually you. This session helps finance professionals unpack, analyse, and explain cost variances using standard costing techniques. Whether you're working in manufacturing, services, or supporting clients, this is about turning costing reports into business intelligence your team (or your client) can actually use.
3.00 CPD180 min
Stop Hiring Just to Survive: Build a Team That Grows with Your PracticeMost small practices hire out of panic—when things get too busy to cope. But real sustainability comes from hiring with strategy, not stress. This session gives accounting and tax practitioners the tools to recruit the right people, structure small teams for success, and avoid the costly cycle of hiring, training, and losing staff. Because when your team works, your practice works.
2.00 CPD60 min
You Can’t Audit It—But You’d Better Get It Right: Body Corporate Accounting & ComplianceWhile CIBA members can’t audit body corporate financials, they play a critical role in making sure the accounts are accurate, the funds are separated, and the statutory requirements under the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (STSMA) are met. This session is about doing all the parts you can do—properly—so the audit process is smooth, compliant, and doesn’t come back to bite you.
3.00 CPD180 min
Independent Reviews: Do the Work, Not the AuditStop overworking your independent reviews. This session breaks down exactly what ISRE 2400 expects during execution—so you can ask smarter questions, analyse faster, and finish your review with confidence and clean documentation.
3.00 CPD180 min
Constructing a Financial Model for Business in RescueLearn how to build a financial model that proves whether a struggling business can be saved—and how to use that model to guide the rescue process and keep clients compliant.
3.00 CPD180 min
From Data to Decisions: How to Analyse Financial Info That Actually MattersA practical session for accountants who want to move beyond the numbers and learn how to analyse and interpret data that drives better decisions—whether for clients, boards, or business owners.
3.00 CPD180 min
Pricing Services in Your Practice: Charge What You’re WorthLearn how to confidently price your services, stop undercharging, and build a practice that rewards your expertise and not just your time.
2.00 CPD120 min
Core Bookkeeping Skills: The Essentials Every Bookkeeper Must KnowEquip bookkeepers with the essential, day-to-day skills needed to keep small businesses financially healthy and fully compliant, without overcomplicating the work.
2.00 CPD60 min
Mastering Risk, Build a Register That Actually Protects YouSpot real risks, build a working register, and bring risk management into the everyday decisions that matter. This session gives you practical tools that actually work, in your practice, with your clients, or in your finance role.
3.00 CPD120 min
Practical Accounts Payable Management from Order to PaymentTake control of the entire accounts payable cycle with practical steps that reduce risk, improve accuracy, and keep your processes audit-ready. From ordering to payment, this session shows how to build a reliable, compliant AP process that works in the real world and not just on paper.
2.00 CPD120 min
Deceased Estates and Estate Duty: Don’t Let Clients Pay the Price for Poor PlanningDealing with deceased estates? One wrong move can delay payouts, trigger SARS flags, or cost your clients thousands. This session gives you a clear, practical breakdown of the admin, tax, and legal responsibilities—so you can handle it like a pro and turn your knowledge into a revenue-generating service.
3.00 CPD180 min
Cost Classification and Allocation for Financial ManagementEquip business accountants with practical cost classification and allocation techniques they can use to strengthen pricing, budgeting, internal reporting, and financial decision-making, whether advising clients or working within finance teams
3.00 CPD120 min
Financial Management for Accountants in PracticeGet your own numbers working as hard as you do. This session gives practice owners and partners the tools to run their firm like a business and not just a service.
3.00 CPD180 min
Writing Reports that Earn Trust and Drive DecisionsLearn how to write clear, compelling, and professional reports that reflect your value, support confident decisions, and set you apart, whether you're advising clients, reporting to boards, or responding to SARS.
1.00 CPD60 min
Change Management That Works: Leading Transitions in Real BusinessesShow accountants and business leaders how to manage change effectively, keep people on board, and drive progress, even when things feel uncertain or messy.
3.00 CPD180 min
Corporate Governance in South AfricaTo unpack the core principles and responsibilities of corporate governance and show accountants how to apply them meaningfully in real business settings, whether in their own practice or within an organisation.
3.00 CPD180 min
Measuring What Matters: Simple Tools to Track Business and Team PerformanceThis webinar aims to equip business accountants with practical knowledge and tools to evaluate organizational performance using both financial and non-financial measures. It will introduce the Balanced Scorecard as a strategic framework that links performance metrics to business objectives, enabling participants to better support decision-making, strategy execution, and long-term value creation..
3.00 CPD120 min
Financial Modelling in Business Rescue and Turnaround: Practical Tools for AccountantsLearn how to build financial models specifically for Business Rescue and Turnaround—so you can lead struggling clients through tough times and position your practice as a trusted advisor.
3.00 CPD180 min
FIC Compliance in 2025: How Accountants Can Stay Ahead and Turn Risk into RevenueTo help accountants understand the latest FIC enforcement changes in South Africa, avoid costly penalties, and make FIC compliance a profitable service in their practice.
2.00 CPD120 min
Introduction to Group Accounting: Get Consolidation Right, Protect Your Clients, and Boost Your ValueGetting consolidation wrong? It could cost your clients thousands. This session breaks group accounting down into simple, practical steps you can follow with ease. You’ll learn exactly how to approach consolidation so you can keep your clients compliant, save valuable time, and confidently grow your service offering.
3.00 CPD180 min
Payroll Taxes: Nail Your October Submission and Avoid Costly MistakesPayroll tax submissions are a non-negotiable—and October’s deadline is one you can’t afford to get wrong. This session gives you the tools, updates, and strategies to ensure your submission is accurate, timely, and stress-free. You’ll gain practical, no-nonsense guidance that protects your clients, saves you from SARS headaches, and strengthens your reputation as a compliance expert.
3.00 CPD180 min
Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) AnalysisThe purpose of this webinar, titled “Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Analysis”, is to equip participants with a clear understanding of Cost-Volume-Profit analysis as a decision-making tool. By exploring the relationships between costs, sales volume, sales price, and profit (contribution), the session will enable participants to apply CVP techniques to assess profitability, evaluate risk, and support strategic planning in real-world business contexts.
3.00 CPD180 min
Ethics That Pay: Lead with Integrity, Win with TrustClients and regulators are watching accountants closer than ever. Ethical leadership isn’t just about “doing the right thing”—it’s about protecting your practice, building trust that attracts higher-value clients, and staying clear of compliance headaches. This session shows you how to turn ethics into a real business advantage.
2.00 CPD120 min
The Reviewer’s Edge: Finalising & Reporting with ImpactPicture this: you’ve just wrapped up another set of financials, but instead of relaxing, you’re worrying—did I cover everything? Will SARS or the CIPC find a hole? That’s where this session flips the script. We’ll show you how finalising and reporting in terms of ISRE 2400 isn’t just about compliance—it’s about protecting your clients, boosting your credibility, and adding billable value to your practice.
3.00 CPD180 min
Succession Planning: Protecting Your Practice, Your Clients, and Your LegacyYou’ve worked hard to build your practice and reputation—don’t let it all vanish when you retire, sell, or step back. Succession planning isn’t just about the future, it’s about protecting your present: your income, your clients, and your peace of mind. This session shows you how to turn succession planning into both a shield for your own business and a billable advisory service that clients will gladly pay for.
2.00 CPD60 min
Stakeholder Power Moves: Turning Relationships into ResultsEver wondered why some accountants always get buy-in from clients, regulators, and teams—while others fight constant uphill battles? The difference isn’t luck, it’s stakeholder management. This session shows you how to win influence, build trust, and turn every relationship into a business advantage. It’s not theory—it’s a survival tool for accountants who want to grow their practices, avoid compliance traps, and stand out as trusted advisors.
2.00 CPD120 min
Tax and Social Media Influencers: Turning SARS’s Crackdown into a Service OpportunitySARS has made it clear: influencers are now on their radar. From free gifts to brand deals, every bit of value counts as income. This session cuts through the noise and shows accountants how to help clients (and themselves) stay compliant, avoid penalties, and even monetise advisory in this new space.
2.00 CPD120 min
Advanced Risk Management: Building and Using a Risk Register that WorksRisk management is not a theory exercise. It is a practical discipline that helps businesses protect value, avoid costly surprises, and meet their objectives. This session equips delegates with the ability to identify risks, measure them effectively, and centralise them in a professional risk register that adds value beyond compliance.
3.00 CPD180 min
SARS Expedited Debt Compromise: What You Need to KnowToo many small businesses are drowning in SARS debt. This session breaks down how to use the Expedited Debt Compromise process under Chapter 14 of the Tax Administration Act to help clients settle faster, pay less, and get SARS off their back legally.
2.00 CPD60 min
Making Numbers Talk: How to Get Non-Financial People to Actually ListenEver tried explaining cash flow to someone who only hears “blah blah balance sheet”? This session shows you how to make financial information click with anyone — clients, colleagues, or board members — so they get it, remember it, and act on it.
2.00 CPD60 min
No Panic, No Chaos: Getting Your Client Audit-Ready Without the HeadacheNo description.
2.00 CPD
Doing the Right Thing When No One’s Watching: Ethics in Financial ReportingEvery number tells a story, but sometimes that story gets “edited.” This session dives into what really happens when integrity meets pressure. Learn how to keep your reports honest, your conscience clear, and your reputation untouchable , even when the spotlight’s off.
2.00 CPD60 min
VAT Made Simple: Getting Your Returns and Accounts to Match UpIf your VAT reports never seem to line up — or SARS keeps asking questions you can’t answer — this session is for you. Learn how to find the errors, fix them fast, and keep your VAT account perfectly in sync with your returns.
3.00 CPD120 min
Building the Backbone: How to Set Up the Perfect Chart of Accounts for Every SectorA well-designed chart of accounts is the heart of accurate reporting — yet most are copied, cluttered, or completely mismatched to the business. This session shows you how to design and implement a chart of accounts that fits your client’s industry, improves reporting accuracy, and makes month-end close a breeze.
3.00 CPD120 min
Staying SARS-Safe: Tax Compliance Every Bookkeeper Should MasterBookkeepers are the first line of defence against SARS trouble. This session gives you the tools, checklists, and confidence to keep your clients compliant — from VAT and PAYE to provisional tax and submissions that actually balance.
3.00 CPD120 min
Stand Out Online: Creating and Maintaining a LinkedIn Profile That Works for YouLinkedIn isn’t just for job seekers — it’s your digital business card, your credibility builder, and your 24/7 marketing assistant. This session shows you how to create a strong, professional profile and keep it active so clients, employers, and peers see you at your best.
2.00 CPD60 min
Beyond Guesswork: Understanding and Applying Activity-Based Costing (ABC)Still relying on outdated costing methods that don’t tell the full story? This session unpacks Activity-Based Costing — the smarter way to understand where money is really made (or lost). Learn how to allocate overheads accurately, improve pricing decisions, and turn your data into insight.
3.00 CPD120 min
Locked Down: Cybersecurity for Accountants and Financial ProfessionalsEvery file, client record, and email you send holds sensitive financial data — and cybercriminals know it. This session shows you how to protect your systems, secure client trust, and stay one step ahead of data breaches, scams, and ransomware attacks.
3.00 CPD120 min
Leading People, Not Just Numbers: Human Resources and Team Management for Your PracticeYour people are your practice. This session helps you manage, motivate, and grow your team — even when deadlines are tight and personalities clash. Learn how to handle HR essentials, build accountability, and create a culture where performance and positivity go hand in hand.
2.00 CPD60 min
IFRS for SMEs Agriculture and Biological AssetsAgricultural businesses and farms are major contributors to the economy, but accounting for biological assets under IFRS for SMEs can be a compliance nightmare. If you’re getting it wrong, you’re exposing your clients (and yourself) to financial misstatements, tax headaches, and potential penalties. This CPD session is designed to give you practical, no-nonsense guidance on how to apply IFRS for SMEs to agriculture without wasting time on theory that doesn’t impact your work
3.00 CPD120 min
How Not to Get Prosecuted (or sued) - A Legal Survival Guide for AccountantsAccountants work inside South Africa’s legal system every day, often without realising where legal risk starts. This session helps SMP practitioners understand the parts of the legal system that affect their work, so they can protect their practice, avoid disputes, and prevent costly mistakes.
2.00 CPD60 min
Understanding the Client’s BusinessYou 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.
2.00 CPD60 min
Namibia Tax Update 2025: What’s Changed, What’s Risky, and What’s Coming Next2025 has introduced major tax developments in Namibia — from assessed loss limitations and interest caps to new withholding tax rules and expat taxation changes. If you advise clients, manage finance teams, or sign off tax calculations, you need to understand what has changed, where NAMRA is becoming more aggressive, and what legislation is likely to impact you next.
1.00 CPD60 min