CIBA Annual Practice Management Conference 2024
Prepare. Pivot. Prosper.
Welcome to the Practice Management Conference — a no-nonsense, results-driven event designed to arm you with the exact tools, strategies, and connections you need to grow your accounting practice. This isn’t just another conference with vague ideas; we’re giving you hard-core, actionable insights that you can implement the minute you walk out the door.
You’ll learn how to break into key sectors—like farming, law, healthcare, construction, and more—by understanding their specific needs and challenges. This conference is about showing you how to land high-value clients by mastering their industries, speaking their language, and offering tailored financial solutions that set you apart.
You’ll also get face-to-face with the regulators shaping your professional world—from revenue services to audit boards—so you can stay ahead of compliance issues that could trip up your clients and your practice.
And we’re not stopping there. We’ll recognise the top performers in the industry—the ones who are pushing boundaries, innovating, and setting the standard for excellence in client engagement and regulatory compliance. You’ll leave here with clear, actionable steps to make your practice more competitive and profitable. If you’re serious about growing your accounting business, this is the conference that will show you how.
DAY 1
7 Nov 2024, Thursday
In Person and Online
Venue - Regenesys Campus, 165 West Street, Sandton, Johannesburg
Economic Sector Summit: Connecting Accountants with Key Industries
- Legal Practitioners: Tailoring Financial Expertise for Law Firms and Legal Professionals. Explore the unique financial needs of legal practices, from trust account management to compliance with legal regulations. Learn how to position yourself as the go-to accountant for lawyers, boutique firms, and large legal organizations.
- Construction: Financial Management for a High-Risk, High-Reward Industry. Discover the complexities of the construction sector, including project-based accounting, cash flow management, and navigating contract compliance. Learn how to connect with contractors, developers, and stakeholders to provide value in a competitive field.
- Agriculture: Becoming the Financial Anchor for Farmers and Agribusiness. Dive into the world of farming and agribusiness, where seasonal cash flow, land valuations, and subsidies shape financial decisions. Learn how to align your services with the unique needs of agricultural clients to grow your practice in this essential sector.
- Schools: Providing Financial Support to Educational Institutions. Learn how to serve schools, both private and public, by understanding their funding models, budget management, and compliance requirements. Become the trusted advisor for educational institutions, helping them manage finances effectively and sustainably.
- Medical (Doctors, Physios, Audiologists): Offering Specialized Financial Services to Healthcare Professionals. Gain insights into the healthcare sector, addressing the financial needs of doctors, physiotherapists, audiologists, and other medical practitioners. Learn how to help them manage practice costs, compliance, and growth, while building lasting partnerships.
- Technology and IT: Mastering Financial Solutions for a Rapidly Evolving Sector. Understand the fast-paced world of technology and IT, including software development, tech startups, and IT service providers. Learn how to manage the unique financial requirements of these businesses, from R&D tax credits to scaling operations globally.
Programme Day 1
Date: 7 November 2024 In Person or Online
| Time | Sector | Speaker | Topic |
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| 08:30 – 08:40 | Mrs. Faith Ngwenya & Mrs. Leana van der Merwe, Technical Specialists, CIBA | Setting the Stage: The Future of Practice Management | |
| 08:40 – 09:00 | Accounting | Mr. Nicolaas van Wyk, CEO, CIBA | Welcome Address and Overview of the Conference |
| 09:00 – 09:50 | Legal Practitioners | Ms Eunice Masipa, Vice President, Law Society & Accounting Firm: Mrs. Monique van Wyk, Audit Partner, PKF Octagon | Navigating Legal Compliance: Keeping the books balanced |
| 09:50 – 10:40 | Construction | Mr Enoch Masibi, Registrations Manager, CIDB | Building Success: Construction Accounting Requirements - The specialized accounting |
| 10:40 – 11:10 | Comfort Break | ||
| 11:10 – 12:00 | Agriculture | Prof. Carlu van der Westhuizen, CUT, Professor: Agriculture & Accounting Firm: Mr. Benjo Laing, Director, F&S Group | Cultivating Growth: The typical problems of farm accounting and how to avoid them |
| 12:00 – 12:15 | Accounting | Mr. Elricco Govindasamy, Manager Strategic Partners & Alliances AME, Sage | Innovative Solutions for Modern Accounting Practices |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | Lunch | ||
| 13:15 – 14:05 | Schools | Mr. Patrick Majozi, Deputy Director: Resource Planning, KZN Department of Education: Head Office & Ms. Thabani Gqewta, Acting Deputy Director, Eastern Cape Department of Education & Mr. Teboho Mayeza, Director: School Financial Management and Governance, Gauteng Department of Education & Accounting Firm: Mr. Ruwynne Smith, Director, Smith and Company Administrative Consultants | Educating for Excellence: Accounting standards in schools and pitfalls |
| 14:05 – 14:20 | Accounting | Mrs. Clarissa van Biljon, Operations Director, Draftworx | Transformative Tools for Accountants: Leveraging Technology for Efficiency |
| 14:20 – 15:10 | Medical | HPCSA & Accounting Firm: Mr. George Diab, CEO, GAS Accounting | Health and Wealth: Common financial challenges in Healthcare Accounting |
| 15:10 – 15:40 | Comfort Break | ||
| 15:40 – 16:30 | Technology and IT | Mr. Eric Thebe, President, ITA & Accounting Firm: Mr. Yamani Selana, Senior Associate, Andersen South Africa | Digital Transformation: Integrating IFAC practice management Solutions in your practice with technology |
| 16:30 – 16:45 | Closing Remarks | Mr. Nicolaas van Wyk, CEO, CIBA | Key Takeaways and Closing Remarks for Day 1 |
| 17:00 – 19:00 | Cocktail Event | Elizabeth Moore, COO Academic Affairs | Head of Postgraduate Business School, Regenesys | Becoming Chief Value Officers: Roadmap for future-thinking CFOs |
DAY 2
8 Nov 2024, Friday
Online only
Regulators Summit: Partnering with Authorities to Protect and Grow Your Practice
- Session 1: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC): Ensuring Compliance in Corporate and Intellectual Property Law. Gain insights into navigating company registrations, intellectual property filings, and compliance issues. Learn how to ensure your clients meet CIPC standards while protecting their business assets and intellectual property.
- Session 2: Roadmap to the National Lotteries Commission’s (NLC) Requirements: Navigating Compliance for Grant Applications and Funding. Understand the financial and compliance requirements surrounding lottery funding and grant management. Learn how to support your clients in their applications and reporting obligations, while avoiding common financial mismanagement pitfalls..
- Session 3: SARS (Tax) Essentials: Edward Kieswetter, SARS Commissioner will lead this session. What SARS is Planning And How This Will Affect Your Tax Practice. Get insider strategies from tax authorities on e-invoicing, AI in tax audits, e-filing changes and processes, and optimising tax strategies for your clients. Learn how to stay ahead of evolving tax regulations and minimize compliance risks. The Commissioner will be followed by Johan Heydenrych, Kreston Tax Director, to discuss the role of the modern Tax Practitioner in today’s tax compliance landscape, delve into best practices, preparing clients for audits, and avoiding common compliance pitfalls.
- Session 4: Panel Discussion – Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA): Combatting Financial Crime and Staying AML-Compliant. Stay ahead of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and understand your obligations under the FIC Act. Learn how to identify and report suspicious activity, ensuring your clients’ businesses remain compliant and protected. Understanding Regulatory Compliance for Financial Services Providers. Get up to speed on the latest regulatory changes affecting financial services, including compliance with FSCA standards. Learn how to advise your clients in the financial services industry on risk management and regulatory obligations.
Programme Day 2
Date: 8 November 2024 – Online
| Time | Regulator | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 – 08:40 | Indherani Reddy, COO Marketing and Operations, Regenesys | Lead to Win – Equipping CFOs as Intelligent and Conscious Leaders in Today's Business Environment | |
| 08:45 – 09:00 | Accounting | Mrs. Nadine Augustine, Co-Founder, Ecomm Accountants, Intuit | Innovative Tools and Solutions for Accountants |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | CIPC | Mr. Marumo Modiba, Senior Manager, CIPC | Corporate Compliance and Beyond: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | SME Launch | Mr. Nicolaas van Wyk – CIBA, CEO | A Panel Discussion on CIBA’s contribution to SME Launch and the Opportunities available to Accountants |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | SME Launch | Mr. Marumo Modiba, Senior Manager, CIPC | A Panel Discussion on CIPC’s collaboration on SME Launch and how companies will benefit. |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | SME Launch | Adv. Mthu Xulu, SACCI, President | A Panel Discussion on SACCI’s contribution to SME Launch and the Opportunities available to SMEs |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | SME Launch | Dr. Tapiwa Muzata, Inhlanyelo Hub, COO | A Panel Discussion on Inhlanyelo Hub’s contribution to SME Launch and the Opportunities available to Accountants |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | NLC | Transparency and Accountability: Financial Oversight in the Lotteries Sector | |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Comfort Break | ||
| 11:30 – 12:30 | SARS | Adv. Edward Kieswetter. Commissioner, SARS & Accounting Firm: Mr. Johan Heydenrych, Director, Kreston South Africa | Taxation Trends and Compliance: Insights from SARS |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch | ||
| 13:30 – 13:40 | ROLESA | Prince Manene Tabane, National Convenor, ROLESA | CIBA’s Traditional Royal Charter and what that means for Accountants |
| 13:40 – 14:40 | FSCA & FIC | Mrs. Michele Fourie, Senior Specialist: AML/CFT Supervision Department, FSCA & Mr. Christopher Malan, Executive Manager Compliance and Prevention, FIC | Panel Discussion on Anti Money Laundering: How to identify this and what to do next. |
| 14:40 – 15:00 | CIBA | Mr. Nicolaas van Wyk, CEO | Key Takeaways and Closing Remarks |
Introducing SMElaunch: Empowering SMEs with Expert Guidance
Introducing SMELaunch: Empowering SMEs with Expert Guidance
We are excited to launch SMELaunch, a groundbreaking initiative that connects CIBA members with the 50,000 companies registered every month with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). This initiative is designed to provide real value to new businesses by offering them direct access to accounting and tax compliance expertise.
In collaboration with SACCI and the Inhlanyelo Hub, SMELaunch will offer new SMEs chamber membership, mentorship, and expert advice on accounting and tax compliance. This is a unique opportunity for CIBA members to expand their client base while playing a vital role in the development of the SME sector in South Africa. By partnering with us, you’ll be able to offer essential services to the backbone of the economy—helping these businesses thrive from day to day.
Best Practice Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Accountancy
- Recognising Innovative Practices in Client Engagement: Discover what top-performing firms are doing to engage clients and grow their practices, and get inspired to implement similar strategies in your own work.
- Honoring Excellence in Regulatory Compliance and Professional Conduct: Acknowledge those accountants who are setting the standard in compliance, showing how professional conduct builds trust and ensures long-term success.
- Spotlight on Accountants Driving Industry Best Practices: Be inspired by the accountants who are leading the way in innovation and best practices, learning what it takes to be recognized as an industry leader.
Event information - DAY 1
- Date: 7 Nov 2024, Thursday
- Theme: Sector Sessions and Member Appreciation Function
- Time: 08:00 to 20:00 – Cocktail Function starts at 17:00
- Format: In Venue and Online
- Venue: Regenesys Campus
- Address: 165 West Street, Sandton, Johannesburg
Event information - DAY 2
- Date: 8 Nov 2024, Friday
- Theme: Regulator Focus and SME Launch
- Time: 08:30 to 15:00
- Format: Online Only
Speakers
There is a great line-up of >15 speakers, including:
Detailed Program
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Price
R875.00 – Full Event Access (Both Days)
Includes:
- Day 1: In-Person attendance at Regenesys Business School, Sandton
- Access to the CIBA Practice Awards Ceremony
- Cocktail Networking Event entry
- Day 2: Online access via Zoom
R465.00 – Online Access Only (Both Days)
Includes:
- Day 1: Online access via Zoom
- Day 2: Online access via Zoom
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Day 1 in person attendance in Pretoria, including networking, coffee breaks, lunch and cocktail function. PLUS, Day 2 online attendance. |
Day 1 In person in Pretoria and Day 2 online |
R875.00 per person |
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