Press Releases
ANNUAL FEES PAYABLE TO THE IRBA WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2019
- December 14, 2018
ANNUAL FEES PAYABLE TO THE IRBA WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2019
Read moreIn the matter of African Bank Deloitte
- December 14, 2018
In the matter of African Bank Deloitte
Read moreIRBA responds regarding actions against auditors of VBS
- November 07, 2018
IRBA responds regarding actions against auditors of VBS
Read moreAFIAAR adopts strategy for continental integration of accounting and auditing regulation
- September 12, 2018
AFIAAR adopts strategy for continental integration of accounting and auditing regulation.
Read more33% of all audit firm rotations since 2017 due to MAFR
- August 02, 2018
33% of all audit firm rotations since 2017 due to MAFR
Read moreIRBA issues notice of transparency reporting for audit firms
- July 31, 2018
IRBA issues notice of transparency reporting for audit firms
Read moreHearing of evidence into conduct of auditor for Linkway Trading concludes
- July 05, 2018
Hearing of evidence into conduct of auditor for Linkway Trading concludes
Read moreIRBA welcomes standard setting reform focused on greater independence and enhanced public interest focus
- June 12, 2018
IRBA welcomes standard setting reform focused on greater independence and enhanced public interest focus
Read moreA few bad auditors have cost many good people their reputations IRBA takes steps to mitigate collateral damage
- May 04, 2018
A few bad auditors have cost many good people their reputations IRBA takes steps to mitigate collateral damage.
Read moreIRBA Act Amendments will strengthen oversight powers
- April 18, 2018
IRBA Act Amendments will strengthen oversight powers
Read moreIRBA CEO addresses Zimbabwe Accountants Conference (ZAC2018) on Ethics
- April 13, 2018
IRBA CEO addresses Zimbabwe Accountants Conference (ZAC2018) on Ethics
Read more1st AFIAAR meeting heralds new focus on independent accounting and auditing regulation in Africa
- March 02, 2018
1st AFIAAR meeting heralds new focus on independent accounting and auditing regulation in Africa
Read moreIRBA identifies lines of inquiry but requires restated financials for Steinhoff
- February 25, 2018
IRBA identifies lines of inquiry but requires restated financials for Steinhoff
Read moreIRBA deals firmly with crisis of confidence in accounting and auditing professions
- February 08, 2018
IRBA deals firmly with crisis of confidence in accounting and auditing professions
Read moreIRBA Board trusts Agulhas to navigate current audit landscape
- February 02, 2018
IRBA Board trusts Agulhas to navigate current audit landscape.
Read moreUpdate on IRBA investigations into KPMG
- January 12, 2018
Update on IRBA investigations into KPMG
Read moreIRBA confirms investigation into conduct of Steinhoff auditors
- December 15, 2017
IRBA confirms investigation into conduct of Steinhoff auditors
Read moreIRBA beefs up sanctions and will pursue amendments to the Act
- December 14, 2017
IRBA beefs up sanctions and will pursue amendments to the Act.
Read moreAccounting irregularities do not necessarily indicate an audit failure
- December 07, 2017
Accounting irregularities do not necessarily indicate an audit failure.
Read moreDrop in SA WEF ranking is regrettable but expected
- September 27, 2017
Response to the release of the World Economic Forum's Competitiveness Report 2017-2018.
Read moreSAICA has no legal mandate to lead independent inquiries
- September 20, 2017
Clarification into SAICA's independent inquiry into KPMG's conduct.
Read moreIRBA welcomes international boards' drive to focus on professional scepticism
- September 10, 2017
The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has welcomed the release of the publication Toward enhanced professional scepticism by the combined Professional Scepticism Working Group of the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB), the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) and the International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB).
Read moreSHAREHOLDERS ARE HAVING THEIR SAY ON AUDITOR APPOINTMENTS
- September 07, 2017
27% of surveyed AGM resolutions record significant increase in opposing votes
Read moreThe Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors appoints its new chairman
- August 18, 2017
Appointment of a new chairman.
Read moreAudit regulator launches probe into KPMG audits of Linkway Trading
- June 30, 2017
Audit regulator launches probe into KPMG audits of Linkway Trading.
Read moreIRBA says additional measures required to promote transformation of audit profession
- 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.
Read moreMAFR: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- June 06, 2017
Frequently asked questions related to MAFR.
Read moreMAFR gazetted to enhance auditor independence and protect public interest
- June 02, 2017
MAFR gazetted to enhance auditor independence and protect public interest.
Read moreIRBA Inspections Report shows decline in audit quality
- March 16, 2017
2016 Public Inspections Report is released.
Read moreReal empowerment remains an evasive ideal
- March 14, 2017
Real empowerment remains an evasive ideal
Read moreIRBA TURNS ITS ATTENTION TO PROMOTING MEASURABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN AUDIT
- February 18, 2017
IRBA TURNS ITS ATTENTION TO PROMOTING MEASURABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN AUDIT
Read moreAudit Regulator welcomes public hearing into audit firm rotation
- February 07, 2017
Audit Regulator welcomes public hearing into audit firm rotation
Read moreBoard Appointments by the Finance Minister to the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors
- February 02, 2017
Board Appointments by the Finance Minister to the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors
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