Disciplinary hearing schedule - December 2023.
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Disciplinary Hearing Schedule - October 2023.
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The annual report of the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) was recently tabled in Parliament at the Standing Committee on Finance (SCOF).
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September 2023: this matter was postponed to 1 November 2023.
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The IRBA calls for applications for membership to the Monitoring Committee (MCOM).
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Public Lecture: The Auditing Profession in South Africa and its Impact on the Social Compact - 16 August 2023.
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Disciplinary Hearing Schedule - August 2023.
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The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) announced today that it has accredited the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) (South Africa) as an additional professional accounting body providing another route to the audit specialisation programme for aspiring registered auditors.
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Minister of Finance gazettes maximum fines for auditor improper conduct.
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Assurance fees payable to the IRBA with effect from 1 June 2023.
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The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has indicated that the setting aside of the Mandatory Audit Firm Rotation rule (MAFR) by the Supreme Court of Appeal poses minimal risks to investors on a short-term basis as the majority of listed entities (91%) and public interest entities have already rotated audit firms thereby minimising the risk of independence threats as a result of long tenure.
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Disciplinary Hearing Schedule - April 2023.
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Fees payable to the IRBA with effect from 1 April 2023.
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Annual individual renewal 2023 now open for submission.
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The IRBA invites you to an industry stakeholder webinar: Talking Financial Reporting and Governance Ecosystem
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The tender is open for the appointment of a panel of external investigators for investigation services.
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Reminder: Firm assurance work declaration and firm related information 2023 are due on 31 March 2023.
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Disciplinary Hearing Schedule - March 2023.
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The firm assurance work declaration and firm related information are now available for submission on the IRBA website.
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IRBA appoints new director of operations.
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Disciplinary hearing schedule - February 2023.
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Archives
| December 08, 2022 |
IRBA publishes fourth Audit Quality Indicators Report Talent turnover at manager and supervisory level is a growing risk to audit quality |
| November 30, 2022 |
MONITORING COMMITTEE OF THE IRBA - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS |
| November 06, 2022 |
MAFR rotations of listed entities is almost complete |
| October 31, 2022 |
IRBA appoints Ms Ntlambi Gulwa as Director: Inspections |
| October 19, 2022 |
DISCIPLINARY HEARING SCHEDULE |
| September 27, 2022 |
IRBA unveils its new brand |
| September 22, 2022 |
DISCIPLINARY HEARING SCHEDULE |
| September 21, 2022 |
MAXIMUM MONETARY FINES IN TERMS OF AUDITING PROFESSION ACT, 2005 - CALL FOR COMMENTS |
| September 07, 2022 |
IRBA appoints Imre Nagy as new CEO |
| August 03, 2022 |
DISCIPLINARY HEARING SCHEDULE |
| July 01, 2022 |
Call for Nominations/Applications of persons to serve on the board of the IRBA |
| June 14, 2022 |
2022/2023 ASSURANCE FEES PAYABLE TO THE IRBA WITH EFFECT FROM 10 JUNE 2022 |
| May 27, 2022 |
IRBA Announces New Telephone Contact Details |
| May 06, 2022 |
IRBA Appeals High Court Judgement on IRBA Fees |
| April 08, 2022 |
INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE OF THE IRBA: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS |
| April 04, 2022 |
New disciplinary rules for registered auditors gazetted |
| March 28, 2022 |
FEES PAYABLE TO THE IRBA WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2022 |
| March 28, 2022 |
IRBA PUBLISHES NEW DISCIPLINARY RULES FOR REGISTERED AUDITORS |
| March 16, 2022 |
PRESCRIPTION OF REVISED REGISTRATION, RE-REGISTRATION AND ANNUAL RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS, IN TERMS OF THE AUDITING PROFESSION ACT 26 OF 2005 |
| February 21, 2022 |
Call for Nominations to Serve on the IRBA's Monitoring Committee: Academic vacancies |
| February 18, 2022 |
Call for Nominations to serve on the IRBA's Accreditation Committee: Senior Academic |
| February 05, 2022 |
ONLINE SUBMISSION OF ASSURANCE WORK DECLARATION AND FIRM RELATED INFORMATION 2022 |
| January 24, 2022 |
IRBA to launch the new Firm and Engagement Quality Management Standards - towards restoring confidence and enhancing audit quality |
| January 19, 2022 |
IRBA completed its investigation process on all SAA complaints between 2017 and 2019 |
| January 18, 2022 |
EXTENSION OF THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE PROPOSED DISCIPLINARY RULES FOR REGISTERED AUDITORS |
| January 17, 2022 |
Impact on auditor ethics and independence in an uncertain environment |
| December 06, 2021 |
IRBA successfully defends challenge to MAFR by East Rand Member District of Chartered Accountants |
| November 22, 2021 |
IRBA opens draft proposed Disciplinary Rules for Registered Auditors for public comment |
| November 15, 2021 |
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO SERVE ON THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE |
| November 11, 2021 |
New Proposed International Standard for Less Complex Entities |
| October 11, 2021 |
48% of JSE Listed entities have rotated at least once since June 2017 - Covid does not appear to have an impact on the pace of rotations |
| October 08, 2021 |
Fraud and the role of auditors - what more can be done to detect fraud risk? |
| September 21, 2021 |
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO SERVE ON THE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (EDCOM) |
| August 13, 2021 |
IRBA to refer non-audit complaints to professional bodies |
| August 13, 2021 |
IRBA guide on the implementation of search and seizure provisions published for comment |
| August 03, 2021 |
CALL FOR NOMINATION OF PERSONS TO SERVE ON THE INSPECTIONS COMMITTEE (INSCOM) OF THE INDEPENDENT REGULATORY BOARD FOR AUDITORS (IRBA) |
| July 30, 2021 |
ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE OF THE IRBA AND PANEL OF SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS |
| July 19, 2021 |
IRBA heeds stakeholder calls and opens consultation on Enhancing Disclosures in Audit Reports |
| July 06, 2021 |
ASSURANCE FEES PAYABLE TO THE IRBA WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2021 |
| July 02, 2021 |
IRBA IMPLEMENTS THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT, 4 OF 2013 (POPIA) |
| June 18, 2021 |
CEO update on the new IRBA Board |
| June 14, 2021 |
MEDIA STATEMENT: IRBA BOARD |
| June 09, 2021 |
INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE OF THE IRBA CALL FOR NOMINATIONS |
| May 04, 2021 |
DISCIPLINARY HEARING SCHEDULE |
| May 02, 2021 |
Amended Act Strengthens IRBA's Investigation and Disciplinary Powers |
| April 29, 2021 |
IRBA RE-ELECTED TO THE IFIAR BOARD FOR ANOTHER FOUR-YEAR TERM |
| April 07, 2021 |
ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE OF THE IRBA: SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS CALL FOR APPLICATIONS |
| March 18, 2021 |
IRBA approves IAASB revised suite of quality management standards for early adoption Strengthening the foundation of audit quality |
| March 16, 2021 |
Refocussed IRBA strategy aims to enhance audit quality and address gaps |
| March 12, 2021 |
FEES PAYABLE TO THE IRBA WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2021 |
| March 09, 2021 |
INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE OF THE IRBA CALL FOR NOMINATIONS |
| March 09, 2021 |
IRBA's Second AQI Report outlines actionable recommendations for audit quality |
| March 08, 2021 |
IRBA announces Acting Director: Inspections |
| March 07, 2021 |
Early adopters on the JSE drive MAFR up to 43% |
| March 01, 2021 |
Irba introduces acting CEO |
| February 25, 2021 |
Caretaker Board at Irba issues call for nominations to serve on the Board |
| February 16, 2021 |
IRBA updates the market on governance steps taken by Caretaker Board |
| February 01, 2021 |
ONLINE SUBMISSION OF ASSURANCE WORK DECLARATION AND FIRM RELATED INFORMATION 2021 |
| January 28, 2021 |
THE INDEPENDENT REGULATORY BOARD FOR AUDITORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISSOLVED |
| December 11, 2020 |
IRBA expresses disappointment at soft sanction against Deloitte auditor |
| December 11, 2020 |
Disciplinary Committee's Sanction Ruling: IRBA vs M Jordan |
| November 19, 2020 |
Disciplinary Committee's merits ruling in the African Bank matter |
| November 12, 2020 |
IRBA Mourns the death of Auditor General Kimi Makwetu |
| August 28, 2020 |
AUDIT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (ADCOM) OF THE IRBA: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS |
| July 16, 2020 |
IRBA confirms investigation into auditors of EOH |
| July 15, 2020 |
ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE OF THE IRBA: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS |
| June 30, 2020 |
Auditors' duty to report RIs on non-compliance with EAAB regulatory deadline of 30 June 2020 |
| June 30, 2020 |
INSPECTIONS COMMITTEE OF THE IRBA CALL FOR NOMINATIONS |
| June 21, 2020 |
25% of JSE-listed entities have rotated audit firms ahead of 2023 MAFR deadline |
| May 29, 2020 |
ASSURANCE FEES PAYABLE TO THE IRBA WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2020 |
| May 29, 2020 |
African Bank / Deloitte final arguments will proceed in June |
| May 22, 2020 |
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE IRBA CALL FOR NOMINATIONS |
| May 22, 2020 |
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE IRBA CALL FOR NOMINATIONS |
| May 15, 2020 |
INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE IRBA: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS |
| May 14, 2020 |
IRBA draws attention to the Key Audit Matters in auditor's reports as it relates to COVID-19 |
| May 11, 2020 |
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE IRBA: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS |
| May 05, 2020 |
African Bank Deloitte final arguments set for June |
| April 28, 2020 |
IRBA Board appoints Jenitha John as new CEO |
| April 23, 2020 |
AUDIT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE IRBA CALL FOR APPLICATIONS |
| April 20, 2020 |
A Fine Balancing Act for Market Recovery By Bernard Agulhas, CEO of the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors |
| April 03, 2020 |
MONITORING COMMITTEE OF THE IRBA CALL FOR NOMINATIONS |
| April 02, 2020 |
INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE IRBA CALL FOR NOMINATIONS |
| March 25, 2020 |
IRBA shares guidance with auditors on the implications of COVID-19 on audits and auditors |
| March 24, 2020 |
Sharemax disciplinary hearing postponed to October 2020 |
| March 23, 2020 |
IRBA takes steps to assist government with containment of community transmissions |
| March 23, 2020 |
THE FEES PAYABLE TO THE IRBA WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2020 |
| March 16, 2020 |
Sharemax hearing temporarily adjourns |
| March 02, 2020 |
Court rules on disclosure of documents in MAFR challenge |
| February 26, 2020 |
IRBA foresees audit reforms will regain confidence in profession if audit firms follow suit |
| February 07, 2020 |
Update on CEO Recruitment Process |
| February 05, 2020 |
Change to Practice on Sanctions for Improper Conduct |
| February 01, 2020 |
NEW PROCESS: ONLINE SUBMISSION OF ASSURANCE WORK DECLARATION AND FIRM RELATED INFORMATION 2020 |
| December 03, 2019 |
ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE OF THE IRBA: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS |
| December 02, 2019 |
IRBA launches Audit Quality Indicators: Evaluating audit quality and promoting transparency of audit firms |
| November 21, 2019 |
INSITITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS Launch of State of Governance Report |
| October 29, 2019 |
IRBA achieves a decade of clean audit opinions |
| October 16, 2019 |
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE IRBA: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS |
| October 09, 2019 |
Slight improvement in perception of auditing and accounting standards and shareholder governance |
| October 07, 2019 |
21 percent of JSE-listed companies have changed their auditors ahead of MAFR deadline |
| September 26, 2019 |
Hearing Dates on African Bank - hearing should conclude in December 2019 |
| September 09, 2019 |
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO SERVE ON THE STATUTORY COMMITTEES OF THE IRBA |
| July 01, 2019 |
Hearing Dates for Deloitte auditors on African Bank |
| June 12, 2019 |
ASSURANCE FEES PAYABLE TO THE IRBA WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2019 |
| May 16, 2019 |
CALL FOR PERSONS TO SERVE ON THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE INDEPENDENT REGULATORY BOARD FOR AUDITORS |
| April 01, 2019 |
17 percent of JSE-listed companies have rotated auditors ahead of MAFR |
| March 28, 2019 |
Linkway Trading auditor deregistered - ordered to contribute to costs |
| March 19, 2019 |
IRBA investigation into Steinhoff auditors will recommence once restated financials are released |
| March 15, 2019 |
DISCLOSURE OF ASSURANCE STATUS ON IRBA WEBSITE AND HOW TO CHANGE YOUR STATUS |
| March 05, 2019 |
FEES PAYABLE TO THE IRBA WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2019 |
| February 19, 2019 |
IRBA inspections reveal recurring quality deficiency themes |
| February 15, 2019 |
IRBA concludes sanctions hearings on Gupta-linked Linkway auditor |
| February 07, 2019 |
NOTICE OF HEARING: Sanction hearing for former auditor of Linkway Trading |
| February 07, 2019 |
The IRBA welcomes the introduction of the Financial Matters Amendment Bill with APA Amendments |
| February 04, 2019 |
Comments on the Financial Matters Amendment Bill |
| January 31, 2019 |
CALL FOR NOMINATION OF PERSONS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD AND STATUTORY COMMITTEES OF THE INDEPENDENT REGULATORY BOARD FOR AUDITORS (IRBA) |
| December 14, 2018 |
ANNUAL FEES PAYABLE TO THE IRBA WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2019 |
| December 14, 2018 |
In the matter of African Bank Deloitte |
| December 10, 2018 |
CALL FOR NOMINATION OF PERSONS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD AND STATUTORY COMMITTEES OF THE INDEPENDENT REGULATORY BOARD FOR AUDITORS (IRBA) |
| December 10, 2018 |
NITASHA NAICKER APPOINTED DIRECTOR OPERATIONS |
| November 07, 2018 |
IRBA responds regarding actions against auditors of VBS |
| September 17, 2018 |
Auditing Profession Act Amendments 2018 Continued regulatory improvement for public protection |
| September 12, 2018 |
AFIAAR adopts strategy for continental integration of accounting and auditing regulation |
| August 21, 2018 |
NOTICE OF HEARING |
| August 02, 2018 |
33% of all audit firm rotations since 2017 due to MAFR |
| July 31, 2018 |
IRBA issues notice of transparency reporting for audit firms |
| July 05, 2018 |
Hearing of evidence into conduct of auditor for Linkway Trading concludes |
| June 19, 2018 |
Firm Fees Payable to the IRBA with Effect from 01 April 2018 |
| June 12, 2018 |
IRBA welcomes standard setting reform focused on greater independence and enhanced public interest focus |
| May 04, 2018 |
A few bad auditors have cost many good people their reputations IRBA takes steps to mitigate collateral damage |
| April 18, 2018 |
IRBA Act Amendments will strengthen oversight powers |
| April 13, 2018 |
IRBA CEO addresses Zimbabwe Accountants Conference (ZAC2018) on Ethics |
| March 12, 2018 |
FEES PAYABLE TO THE IRBA WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2018 |
| March 02, 2018 |
1st AFIAAR meeting heralds new focus on independent accounting and auditing regulation in Africa |
| February 25, 2018 |
IRBA identifies lines of inquiry but requires restated financials for Steinhoff |
| February 08, 2018 |
IRBA deals firmly with crisis of confidence in accounting and auditing professions |
| February 02, 2018 |
IRBA Board trusts Agulhas to navigate current audit landscape |
| January 12, 2018 |
Update on IRBA investigations into KPMG |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
