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Who is the IRBA?

The IRBA is the statutory body controlling that part of the accountancy profession involved with public accountancy in South Africa. Our strategic focus is to protect the financial interests of the public by ensuring that only suitably qualified individuals are admitted to the auditing profession and that registered auditors deliver services of the highest quality and adhere to the highest ethics standards.

Latest News

Update on the Audit Development Programme (ADP) Workshops

Update on the Audit Development Programme (ADP) Workshops

4 March 2026

IRBA Staff Audit Practice Alert 12: New Frequently Asked Questions on Sustainability Assurance Engagements

IRBA Staff Audit Practice Alert 12: New Frequently Asked Questions on Sustainability Assurance Engagements

3 March 2026

IRBA Board Adopts Narrow-Scope Amendments to the ISQMs, ISAs and ISRE 2400 (Revised) as a Result of the Revisions to the Definitions of Listed Entity and Public Interest Entity in the IESBA Code

IRBA Board Adopts Narrow-Scope Amendments to the ISQMs, ISAs and ISRE 2400 (Revised) as a Result of the Revisions to the Definitions of Listed Entity and Public Interest Entity in […]

27 February 2026

Explore the RA Journey​

The first step in a career as an RA is choosing Pure Maths and English and passing these subjects very well. Remember different universities have different entry requirements.

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Power 98.7 FM – Power Business Show (Nosipho) :
IRBA 2024 Public Inspections Report highlights steady improvement in audit quality – CEO Imre Nagy

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Podcasts

Power 98.7 FM – Power Business Show (Nosipho) :
IRBA 2024 Public Inspections Report highlights steady improvement in audit quality – CEO Imre Nagy