Analytical procedures for sustainable growth – 3 April 2025

To give financial professionals hands-on skills to spot risks, uncover trends, and offer smarter advice—so they can:

Deliver better management accounts
Charge more for advisory work
Make independent reviews faster, smarter, and more reliable

Date:

3 April, 2025

Time:

14:00

Hours:

1 hour

CPD Units:

Category:

Financial Reporting

Group:

Channel 1: Compliance

Format:

Live Event

Analytical procedures for sustainable growth - 3 April 2025

R345,00 VAT incl.

Product Information

Tired of being a number cruncher instead of a business partner?
This 2-hour session shows you how to use simple analytical tools to find problems, spot opportunities, and look like the smartest person in the room. Whether you’re managing monthly accounts, doing reviews, or advising clients—this is about adding value and getting paid for it.

We’ll break down what works (and what wastes time), show you how to see beyond the numbers, and help you position yourself as a trusted expert—not just a bookkeeper.

Expect no fluff, no jargon—just practical techniques you can use immediately to impress clients, avoid compliance slip-ups, and build your reputation.

Presenter/s

Leana van der Merwe

Leana: Leana van der Merwe, with 18+ years in accounting and corporate governance, Leana leads technical support at CIBA and is a recognized thought leader in regulatory compliance.

What will set you apart

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies

Spot unusual patterns in client financials before they become problems
Use trend and ratio analysis to give valuable, billable advice
Back your recommendations with clear data—not gut feel
Improve the quality and speed of your management accounts
Add real value during independent reviews and earn client trus

Event breakdown

Intro to Analytical Procedures

Why this matters for accountants who want to stand out
The real-world payoff: from faster month-ends to stronger client relationships

The Building Blocks

Ratios that actually reveal something
Spotting red flags and hidden risks in financials
Benchmarking: how your clients compare to others

Make Management Accounts Work Harder

Simple checks that catch big problems early
How to package insights clients will actually care about
Tips to make your reports clearer, faster, and more valuable

From Data to Advice

Turn trends into growth advice clients will pay for
Use insights to guide decision-making and strategy

Analytical Reviews for Independent Engagements

Cut through the clutter—what matters for review work
How to boost accuracy and compliance while saving time

Certificate

The following event is awarded 3 CPD units in Financial Reporting