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DISCIPLINARY PROCESS

This section features information about our disciplinary process including rules, postponements, conduct and acts.

INSPECTIONS

Inspections are performed by the IRBA Inspections Department, in terms of section 47 of the Auditing Professions Act (APA).

One of the requirements of this section is that the IRBA must, at least every three years, inspect or review the practice of a registered auditor who audits a public company. By performing these inspections we abide by our mission to protect the financial interests of the South African public and international investors.

INVESTIGATIONS

This section features information about:

  • How to Lodge a Complaint,
  • Change to Practice on Sanctions for Improper Conduct 
  • Change to Sanctions for Improper Conduct

REPORTABLE IRREGULARITIES

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors, the regulator of the auditing profession, requires all Registered Auditors to comply with Section 45(1) of the Auditing Profession Act, Act 26 of 2005.

EDUCATION AND TRANSFORMATION

The Audit Development Programme (ADP) is a minimum of 18 months’ work experience period undertaken by a qualified professional accountant (currently SAICA’s CAs) in the area of audit and assurance.