Maintaining Working Papers November 2024

Available from

13 November, 2024

CPD

Course Category:

Financial Reporting

Level:

Moderate

The objective of the webinar is to help CIBA members understand the importance of well-maintained working papers in supporting financial statements and ensuring compliance. It will cover essential components, best practices, and practical strategies to enhance the accuracy and reliability of documentation in accounting processes. Nov 2024

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Product Information

What you will learn

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills:

Importance of Working Papers: Why maintaining thorough and accurate working papers is crucial for supporting financial statements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Key Components: What essential elements must be included in well-organized working papers, including documentation of transactions, calculations, and analysis.
Best Practices: Practical tips for organizing, reviewing, and storing working papers efficiently.
Compliance and Standards: How to ensure that working papers meet professional and regulatory requirements.
Defensibility: How well-maintained working papers help protect the integrity of financial reports during audits, reviews, and investigations.
Practical Tools: Useful tools and techniques to streamline the preparation and management of working papers.

Description

Join us for an engaging 1-hour webinar on “Maintaining Working Papers,” where you’ll discover how to streamline your accounting processes and elevate the quality of your financial documentation. Learn the secrets to creating organized, accurate, and compliant working papers that not only support financial statements but also protect your work during audits and reviews. Packed with practical tips, best practices, and easy-to-implement strategies, this session will help you boost efficiency, ensure accuracy, and stay ahead of the game in your profession. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your skills and bring new energy to your accounting workflow!

Information

Format: Recording of Online Live Streamed event
Recording: Loaded to your CIBA Academy profile

Price

This event is free to attend

Content

The webinar will cover the following topics: 

Welcome and Introduction

Overview of the session objectives

Importance of maintaining effective working papers

Understanding Working Papers

Definition and purpose of working papers in accounting and auditing

The role of working papers in supporting financial statements

Key Components of Working Papers

Essential elements of well-organized working papers

Documentation of transactions, calculations, and analysis

Best Practices for Maintaining Working Papers

Tips for efficient organization, review, and storage

Ensuring accuracy and consistency in documentation

Compliance and Standards

How to ensure working papers meet professional and regulatory requirements

The importance of defensibility during audits and reviews

Practical Tools and Techniques

Tools to streamline preparation and management of working papers

Real-world examples and case studies

Q&A and Wrap-Up

Open forum for questions and discussion

Final thoughts and key takeaways

Certificate

The following CPD is awarded 2 Units Business Education – Financial Reporting.

1 unit for 1-hour CPD webinar

1 unit for assessment completed

Requirements

There are no preconditions for this course.
Moderate level.
Recorded webinar made available on a specified date.

Presenter

Leana van der Merwe Leana van der Merwe is a Chartered Accountant and Registered Auditor with over 18 years of experience in business accounting, auditing, and corporate governance. She has held key leadership roles throughout her career, including as an Audit Director at RSM South Africa and as a Technical and Standards Executive within the professional body space at SAIPA. At RSM, Leana played a crucial role in driving audit excellence and managing international engagements across various sectors, while at SAIPA, she was instrumental in guiding over 14,000 members through complex regulatory environments and leading significant industry initiatives. Leana’s expertise extends to her active participation in several prestigious committees, such as the PAFA Technical Advisory Group, the IFAC Anti-Money Laundering Committee, and the IFRS Foundation’s SME Implementation Group, where she has significantly influenced legislative commentary and stakeholder engagement on both local and international stages. Currently, Leana serves as an Independent Contractor, engaged by the Chartered Institute of Business Accountants (CIBA) in their Technical, Education, and Professional Development units. In this role, she continues to drive innovation and excellence, providing critical support and insights to professionals in the accounting sector. Leana is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, recognized for her strategic vision, transformative leadership, and commitment to advancing the profession.

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