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IRBA Comment process yields solid engagement

January 20, 2017

IRBA Comment process yields solid engagement

February 02, 2017

Board Appointments by the Finance Minister to the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors

February 07, 2017

Audit Regulator welcomes public hearing into audit firm rotation

February 13, 2017

NEW PROCESS FOR UPDATING PERSONAL AND FIRM DETAILS, AND ANNUAL RENEWAL

February 18, 2017

IRBA TURNS ITS ATTENTION TO PROMOTING MEASURABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN AUDIT

March 10, 2017

View the 2017 fee schedule here.

March 14, 2017

Real empowerment remains an evasive ideal

March 16, 2017

2016 Public Inspections Report is released.

April 10, 2017

The Annual Renewal Process for 2017 is now open.

May 05, 2017

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO MANAGE THE IRBA'S IT FUNCTION, INCLUDING RENDERING IT DESKTOP SUPPORT AND SERVER MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS

June 02, 2017

Refer to the approved inspection fee schedule for 2017.

June 02, 2017

MAFR gazetted to enhance auditor independence and protect public interest.

June 06, 2017

Frequently asked questions related to MAFR.

June 12, 2017

In compliance with section 10(1)(a) of the Auditing Profession Act, 26 of 2005, the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) hereby publishes the rule on Mandatory Audit Firm Rotation (MAFR) for auditors of all public interest entities, as defined in section 290.25 to 290.26 of the amended IRBA Code of Professional Conduct for Registered Auditors.

June 21, 2017

In the face of criticism that Mandatory Audit Firm Rotation (MAFR) will not address transformation of the profession, the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) said in parliament today at a hearing of the Standing Committee on Finance (SCOF) that additional measures to drive transformation will be required to address government’s concerns regarding de-concentration of the audit market and transformation.

June 30, 2017

Audit regulator launches probe into KPMG audits of Linkway Trading.

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

IRBA Comment process yields solid engagement

Board Appointments by the Finance Minister to the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors

Audit Regulator welcomes public hearing into audit firm rotation

NEW PROCESS FOR UPDATING PERSONAL AND FIRM DETAILS AND ANNUAL RENEWAL

IRBA TURNS ITS ATTENTION TO PROMOTING MEASURABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN AUDIT

FEES PAYABLE TO THE IRBA WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2017

Real empowerment remains an evasive ideal

IRBA Inspections Report shows decline in audit quality

ANNUAL RENEWAL DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE

TENDER IRBA017/2017

Inspection Fees Payable to the IRBA with Effect from 01 April 2017

MAFR gazetted to enhance auditor independence and protect public interest

MAFR: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

RULE ON MANDATORY AUDIT FIRM ROTATION

IRBA says additional measures required to promote transformation of audit profession

Audit regulator launches probe into KPMG audits of Linkway Trading

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