IRBA (South Africa)

IRBA NEWS: Do you know how the work of Registered Auditors impacts your savings and investments? This explains the value of audits and how they benefit ordinary South Africans. #TrustIsOurCurrency #MakeAnImpact

IRBA News Issue 73 is live — the first issue of our 20th year. Our CEO reflects on a profession evolving with purpose, strengthening trust and embracing innovation. Plus, highlights on #AuditWithHeart, WNCIG, and our contribution to the SDGs. [READ]: bit.ly/4vGj5dB

IRBA NEWS: The IRBA commemorates its 20th year today. IRBA continues to be at the forefront of audit regulation and creating an enabling environment for RAs to fulfill their public interest role. [READ MORE] bit.ly/4c0d9TE #AuditWithHeart #PridePassionPurpose

IRBA NEWS: IRBA releases 2025 Public Inspections Report, a risk focused diagnostic on audit quality [READ MORE] bit.ly/41595MY

IRBA NEWS: New IRBA data shows how independence, resourcing and review practices are shaping audit quality in South Africa - 2025 Audit Quality Indicators Survey Report is out now. [READ MORE] bit.ly/4rRraJv

WE ARE HIRING: Digital and Content Marketing Specialist Closing Date: 3 March 2026 IRBA requires a highly creative and technically skilled Digital and Content Specialist to produce engaging visual and audio content for our digital platforms. [APPLY HERE] bit.ly/3xpBIcG

IRBA NEWS: Today, the IRBA hosted ACCA Global Chief Executive, Helen Brand and the ACCA leadership team at our offices for an engagement on the Auditor Pipeline Strategy. We thank ACCA for the constructive engagement and its commitment to a future‑fit auditing profession.

IRBA NEWS: In Stellenbosch yesterday, the ADP workshop was over-subscribed with more than 30 attendees, necessitating more chairs at the back! It is the first of a series of ADP Workshops around the country. [REGISTER HERE] bit.ly/473GPNZ

IRBA NEWS: In Cape Town today, Nadine Kater, IRBA Director: Education and Transformation, was guest speaker at the New Members Event. Nadine covered the next part of the journey which is the Audit Development Programme and encouraged new ACCAs to join the profession.

IRBA NEWS: IRBA was pleased to support today’s strategic engagement at Stellenbosch University with academics from the Western Cape, business and students. Director: Education, Nadine Kater, highlighted strengthening the audit pipeline through shared accountability. #Audit

IRBA NEWS: At the ACCA Recruiters’ Breakfast, IRBA’s Director: Education, Nadine Kater, highlighted the importance of recognising both SAICA and ACCA qualifications as IRBA‑accredited pathways; both bodies meet the competency requirements for a #CareerInAudit. @ACCA_Africa

IRBA NEWS: Shaping the Future of Global Standards 🌍 The IAASB and IESBA have officially launched their joint stakeholder survey to shape the 2028–2031 Strategies and Work Plans. 📅 Deadline: 15 May 2026 🔗 Have your say: bit.ly/404O3x #Audit #Ethics

IRBA NEWS: IRBA congratulates the University of Johannesburg (UJ) on the official launch of the Wiseman Nkuhlu Centre for Innovation, Thought Leadership and Governance (WNCIG), a pioneering initiative hosted within the School of Accounting. [READ MORE] bit.ly/45U9VyY

IRBA NEWS: In the latest edition of Accountancy SA, Ntlambi Gulwa, Director: Inspections sets out the requirements of a listed-entity audit and special considerations that SME audit firms should give attention to before accepting listed-entity audits. bit.ly/45RgzGg

IRBA NEWS: As SAICA trainees head off to the first day of Initial Assessment of Competence, we wish you the best of luck for the exams. You've got this!

🌟 Happy New Year from the IRBA 🌟

🎄 Merry Christmas from the IRBA 🎄

IRBA NEWS: The IRBA has released Issue 72 of IRBA News, and it signals a profession pushing forward with purpose - it captures a profession evolving, tightening standards, and raising expectations—clear momentum as the IRBA moves into 2026. [READ MORE] bit.ly/4iS5bPJ

IRBA NEWS: In this issue of Accountancy SA, the IRBA CEO, Imre Nagy, is recognised as the winner of the Chairman's Award for Public Sector Impact. Read more bit.ly/4rOjMQg

IRBA NEWS: Official office closure from 12 December. Reopening on 2 January 2026.

IRBA NEWS: Article Alert - What Audit Firms Must Consider Before Taking on a Listed Entity   Read the full article here: bit.ly/47ml0IY   #AuditQuality #Regulation #ListedEntities #AuditFirms #ClientAcceptance #ISQM #CorporateReporting #Governance