Press Releases

IRBA 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.

June 06, 2017

Frequently asked questions related to MAFR.

June 02, 2017

MAFR gazetted to enhance auditor independence and protect public interest.

March 16, 2017

2016 Public Inspections Report is released.

March 14, 2017

Real empowerment remains an evasive ideal

February 18, 2017

IRBA TURNS ITS ATTENTION TO PROMOTING MEASURABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN AUDIT

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

2016

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 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?

2015

December 11, 2015	The IRBA mandates disclosure of audit tenure
December 03, 2015	Calling Boards and Audit Committees to Action in Strengthening Audit Quality in South Africa
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