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.
What will set you apart
By completing this course you will gain the following competencies
- By attending this event, 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
Description
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.
Presenters
Saleem Kharwa — Saleem
You will earn a certificate
On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 2 CPD units in Accounting.
Requirements
- Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
- Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser