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Update on IRBA investigations into KPMG

January 12, 2018

Update on IRBA investigations into KPMG

February 02, 2018

IRBA Board trusts Agulhas to navigate current audit landscape.

February 08, 2018

IRBA deals firmly with crisis of confidence in accounting and auditing professions

February 25, 2018

IRBA identifies lines of inquiry but requires restated financials for Steinhoff

March 02, 2018

1st AFIAAR meeting heralds new focus on independent accounting and auditing regulation in Africa

March 12, 2018

FEES PAYABLE TO THE IRBA WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2018

April 13, 2018

IRBA CEO addresses Zimbabwe Accountants Conference (ZAC2018) on Ethics

April 18, 2018

IRBA Act Amendments will strengthen oversight powers

May 04, 2018

A few bad auditors have cost many good people their reputations IRBA takes steps to mitigate collateral damage.

June 12, 2018

IRBA welcomes standard setting reform focused on greater independence and enhanced public interest focus

June 19, 2018

Firm Fees Payable to the IRBA with Effect from 01 April 2018

July 05, 2018

Hearing of evidence into conduct of auditor for Linkway Trading concludes

July 31, 2018

IRBA issues notice of transparency reporting for audit firms

August 02, 2018

33% of all audit firm rotations since 2017 due to MAFR

August 21, 2018

Hearing Dates for Deloitte auditors on African Bank.

September 12, 2018

AFIAAR adopts strategy for continental integration of accounting and auditing regulation.

September 17, 2018

On 22 August 2018, cabinet approved the draft Amendments to the Auditing Profession Act (Act 26 of 2005) (APA) and referred these to parliament for consultation as part of the Financial Matters Bill 2018.

November 07, 2018

IRBA responds regarding actions against auditors of VBS

December 10, 2018

Nitasha Naicker appointed Director Operations.

December 10, 2018

Please take note of the Board Notice 180 of 2018 that was published in the Government Gazette of 7 December 2018.

2017

December 15, 2017	IRBA confirms investigation into conduct of Steinhoff auditors
December 14, 2017	IRBA beefs up sanctions and will pursue amendments to the Act
December 07, 2017	Accounting irregularities do not necessarily indicate an audit failure
September 27, 2017	Drop in SA WEF ranking is regrettable but expected
September 20, 2017	SAICA has no legal mandate to lead independent inquiries
September 17, 2017	KPMG Matter
September 10, 2017	IRBA welcomes international boards' drive to focus on professional scepticism
September 07, 2017	SHAREHOLDERS ARE HAVING THEIR SAY ON AUDITOR APPOINTMENTS
August 18, 2017	The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors appoints its new chairman
June 30, 2017	Audit regulator launches probe into KPMG audits of Linkway Trading
June 21, 2017	IRBA says additional measures required to promote transformation of audit profession
June 12, 2017	RULE ON MANDATORY AUDIT FIRM ROTATION
June 06, 2017	MAFR: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
June 02, 2017	MAFR gazetted to enhance auditor independence and protect public interest
June 02, 2017	Inspection Fees Payable to the IRBA with Effect from 01 April 2017
May 05, 2017	TENDER IRBA017/2017
April 10, 2017	ANNUAL RENEWAL DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE
March 16, 2017	IRBA Inspections Report shows decline in audit quality
March 14, 2017	Real empowerment remains an evasive ideal
March 10, 2017	FEES PAYABLE TO THE IRBA WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2017
February 18, 2017	IRBA TURNS ITS ATTENTION TO PROMOTING MEASURABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN AUDIT
February 13, 2017	NEW PROCESS FOR UPDATING PERSONAL AND FIRM DETAILS AND ANNUAL RENEWAL
February 07, 2017	Audit Regulator welcomes public hearing into audit firm rotation
February 02, 2017	Board Appointments by the Finance Minister to the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors
January 20, 2017	IRBA Comment process yields solid engagement

2016

December 13, 2016	COMMITTEE MEMBERS REQUIRED
November 18, 2016	Call for the Nomination of Members to Serve on the Committee for Auditor Ethics
October 25, 2016	The IRBA issues consultation paper on Mandatory Audit Firm Rotation
September 28, 2016	South Africa retains pole position for auditing and reporting standards for seventh year in a row
September 26, 2016	The IRBA announces timeline for public participation process around mandatory audit firm rotation
September 06, 2016	The IRBA recognised by EU Commission as an Equivalent Competent Authority
August 31, 2016	Deadline approaches for the IRBA Withdrawal from B-BBEE Assurance Services Regulation
August 30, 2016	CALL FOR NOMINATION OF PERSONS TO SERVE ON THE INDEPENDENT REGULATORY BOARD FOR AUDITORS (IRBA)
August 29, 2016	The IRBA announces measures to strengthen auditor independence and enhance investor protection
July 11, 2016	How independent is your auditor and audit committee?
June 14, 2016	Fees on Assurance engagements Payable to the IRBA with effect from 01 April 2016
April 21, 2016	Fees Payable to the IRBA - 01 April 2016
April 01, 2016	The IRBA turns 10
February 01, 2016	IRBA Language Policy 2015

2015

December 11, 2015	The IRBA mandates disclosure of audit tenure
December 11, 2015	Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE)
December 10, 2015	Further Clarification: IRBA Strengthens Auditor Independence By Mandating Disclosure Of Audit Tenure
December 04, 2015	IRBA Strengthens Auditor Independence by Mandating Disclosure of Audit Tenure
December 03, 2015	Calling Boards and Audit Committees to Action in Strengthening Audit Quality in South Africa
December 03, 2015	The IRBA issues its Public Inspections Report for 2015
November 12, 2015	Inspections Findings Newsflash
September 30, 2015	South Africa maintains first position for the strength of Auditing and Reporting Standards for six years in a row
July 29, 2015	Audit Regulator overview on the new Auditor Reporting Standards
July 01, 2015	SAFM Interview with Rene Kenosi Chairman of the IRBA
June 08, 2015	Rene Kenosi Appointed First Black Female Chairman of The Independent Regulatory Board For Auditors
March 20, 2015	An article on March 16 in Business Report under the headline New law set to change the face of auditing contained inaccuracies
March 17, 2015	IRBA welcomes outcome of voting on the Auditing Profession Amendment Bill

2013

September 03, 2013

South Africa maintains first position for the strength of Auditing and Reporting standards for five years in a row

News

Update on IRBA investigations into KPMG

IRBA Board trusts Agulhas to navigate current audit landscape

IRBA deals firmly with crisis of confidence in accounting and auditing professions

IRBA identifies lines of inquiry but requires restated financials for Steinhoff

1st AFIAAR meeting heralds new focus on independent accounting and auditing regulation in Africa

FEES PAYABLE TO THE IRBA WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2018

IRBA CEO addresses Zimbabwe Accountants Conference (ZAC2018) on Ethics

IRBA Act Amendments will strengthen oversight powers

A few bad auditors have cost many good people their reputations IRBA takes steps to mitigate collateral damage

IRBA welcomes standard setting reform focused on greater independence and enhanced public interest focus

Firm Fees Payable to the IRBA with Effect from 01 April 2018

Hearing of evidence into conduct of auditor for Linkway Trading concludes

IRBA issues notice of transparency reporting for audit firms

33% of all audit firm rotations since 2017 due to MAFR

NOTICE OF HEARING

AFIAAR adopts strategy for continental integration of accounting and auditing regulation

Auditing Profession Act Amendments 2018 Continued regulatory improvement for public protection

IRBA responds regarding actions against auditors of VBS

NITASHA NAICKER APPOINTED DIRECTOR OPERATIONS

CALL FOR NOMINATION OF PERSONS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD AND STATUTORY COMMITTEES OF THE INDEPENDENT REGULATORY BOARD FOR AUDITORS (IRBA)

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