Press Releases

17 percent of JSE-listed companies have rotated auditors ahead of MAFR

Linkway Trading auditor deregistered - ordered to contribute to costs

IRBA investigation into Steinhoff auditors will recommence once restated financials are released

IRBA inspections reveal recurring quality deficiency themes.

IRBA concludes sanctions hearings on Gupta-linked Linkway auditor

Sanction hearing for former auditor of Linkway Trading

The IRBA welcomes the introduction of the Financial Matters Amendment Bill with APA Amendments

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
November 07, 2018	IRBA responds regarding actions against auditors of VBS
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 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 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 06, 2017	MAFR: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
June 02, 2017	MAFR gazetted to enhance auditor independence and protect public interest
March 16, 2017	IRBA Inspections Report shows decline in audit quality
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
January 20, 2017	IRBA Comment process yields solid engagement

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?

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