CCFO Breakfast 2026

A free breakfast seminar for CIBA members on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at Randpark Golf Club, Randburg. It’s the day before the Reserve Bank announces its rates decision, and you’ll spend the morning with 29 other finance leaders working through what funding costs, the mini budget, working capital and AI spend mean for your 2027 budget. Seats are limited to 30.

4 CPD units 18 November 2026 08:30 – 12:00 In person 1 presenter

What will set you apart

By completing this course you will gain the following competencies

You’ll go into your budget sign-off having tested your thinking with other CFOs and finance directors, the day before the rates decision. You’ll leave with:
a clearer view of your funding mix, covenant headroom and first-quarter 2027 costs
an understanding of what the mini budget means for your tax risk and your directors
working capital levers that cost less than your overdraft
a case for AI spend that your board can follow
Most CFOs are increasing AI investment, but only 6% rank it as their top lever for driving enterprise value. The final session shows how to close that gap by building the skills of your team.

Event breakdown

Wednesday 18 November 2026, Randpark Golf Club, Setperk Rd, Randpark, Randburg
08:30 to 09:00: Registration, with tea, juice and water
09:00 to 09:05: Welcome and opening, Leana van der Merwe, MC, CIBA
09:05 to 09:35: Capital and cost in 2027: funding at prime 10.75% and the January cost cliff, Lindi Ndlovu, Sage
09:35 to 10:10: The mini budget: tax, enforcement and opportunity, Ettienne Retief, CIBA CPD Presenter
10:10 to 10:50: Breakfast and networking
10:50 to 11:20: Working capital under pressure, Clarissa van Biljon, Draftworx
11:20 to 11:50: The ROI on AI starts with your people, Faith Ngwenya, Head of Education, CIBA
11:50 to 12:00: Closing remarks, Leana van der Merwe
Dress code is semi-formal, and parking is available at the venue.

Category: Practice ManagementType: SeminarCPD category: Practice Management

Description

Your 2027 budget is being finalised in a difficult year, and every board is asking where the return is. That question covers: debt carried at prime 10.75% cash sitting in debtors for 120 days AI budgets that are growing faster than the returns the board can see a tax function that SARS, with an extra R6.9 billion for enforcement, plans to examine more closely Fuel levy relief ends on 5 January 2027, so first-quarter costs will rise just as the new budget takes effect. This breakfast gives you a morning with a room of peers to work through the answers before your budget is signed off. Speakers from Sage, Draftworx and CIBA take you through four topics: funding and the January cost increase what the mini budget means for corporate tax and director accountability freeing up working capital how to get a return on AI by investing in your team Breakfast is served during a 40-minute networking break. The event is free for CIBA members, with or without a designation.

Presenters

Faith Ngwenya — Faith Ngwenya is an accomplished leader in the accounting profession with extensive experience in professional education, skills development and stakeholder engagement. As Head of Education at CIBA, she plays a key role in advancing professional development, strengthening relationships with education and industry stakeholders, and supporting initiatives that prepare accounting professionals for the evolving demands of the profession.

You will earn a certificate

On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 4 CPD units in Practice Management.

Requirements

Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser