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FIC After Accountable Institution

Being an Accountable Institution under the FIC Act is not optional — and getting it wrong has serious consequences. This session explains exactly what your responsibilities are and how to meet them correctly.

Date:

11 February, 2026

Time:

09:00

Hours:

2 hours

CPD Units:

3

Category:

Financial Reporting

Group:

Channel 1: Compliance, Channel 2: Growth

Format:

Webinar

R345,00 VAT incl.

Product Information

The FIC Act places significant responsibilities on Accountable Institutions, and non-compliance can lead to heavy penalties and reputational damage. This session provides a clear and practical explanation of FIC Act requirements for professionals who fall within the definition of an Accountable Institution. Delegates will learn what must be done, how it must be done, and where many institutions go wrong. The focus is on real-world compliance, including risk assessment, client due diligence, record keeping, and reporting obligations. The session avoids legal jargon and focuses on practical implementation, helping delegates understand how to meet FIC requirements confidently and consistently. By the end of the session, delegates will know exactly what actions are required to remain compliant.

Presenter/s

Michelle Homann

Michelle Homann has her own accounting practice and has been directly involved with onboarding and managing clients for more than 10 years.

What will set you apart

By attending this event, delegates will learn:

  • Who qualifies as an Accountable Institution under the FIC Act
  • The key obligations placed on Accountable Institutions
  • What a Risk Management and Compliance Programme is and why it matters
  • Client identification and verification requirements
  • Ongoing monitoring and reporting duties
  • Common FIC compliance failures and penalties
  • How to implement FIC requirements in practice

Event breakdown

  • Overview of the FIC Act and its purpose
  • Who is an Accountable Institution
  • Core obligations under the FIC Act
  • Risk Management and Compliance Programme
  • Client due diligence requirements
  • Record-keeping and reporting duties
  • Ongoing monitoring obligations
  • Common compliance failures
  • Consequences of non-compliance

Certificate

The following event is awarded 3 CPD units in Financial Reporting.