In an ever-changing business environment, it is imperative that we stay up to date with changes in legislation, standards and regulations. With little time left in the day, it might be difficult to keep abreast of these changes. Let us do the time-consuming task of research for you, sit back and be informed on all the relevant changes in these two hour monthly sessions. They are designed to keep practitioners and their staff up to date with all the latest changes in the profession.

After attending this course, delegates will be aware of current updates in the business environment.

Taxation • SAICA Article - Loan conversion into shares • UPDATE ON SARS’ OPERATIONAL AND TAX ADMINISTRATION MATTERS • Interpretation Note 68 (Issue 3) – Provisions of the Tax Administration Act, 2011, that did not commence on 1 October 2012 under Proclamation No. 51 (GG 35687) • Draft Interpretation Note 91 (Issue 2) – Concession or compromise of a debt • Government agencies destroy illegally imported vehicles • Court cases • Arrest of SARS officials for alleged corruption • Tax Practitioner Connect Issues 2020 Company Secretarial and Employment Law • Companies Tribunal Judgements Legal Update • Financial Action Task Force public statement on jurisdictions under increased monitoring Employment Law • LAC on resignation to escape disciplinary action • Can employers impose mandatory COVID vaccination Auditing • IRBA, IESBA and IAASB Jointly Issue Staff Guidance on Navigating the Heightened Risks of Fraud and Other Illicit Activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic • IAASB Communique Details Plans to Develop Separate Standard for Audits of Less Complex Entities General • FSCA news

These sessions are aimed at all professionals within a business environment who might benefit from legislative updates, but specifically accounting, auditing, and tax professionals. It may also be beneficial to HR managers, as well as members of regulatory bodies who need to comply with CPD requirements.