Companies Act Update 2020

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

By the end of this event the attendee should:

• Understand a broad overview of the Companies Act;
• Understand the main purpose of the Act;
• Understand specific parts of the Act that directly affect the accountant’s work;
• Know how the CIPC regulates the Act; and
• Understand different stakeholders’ roles, responsibilities and liabilities. 

DESCRIPTION

The Companies Act, 2008 is the piece of legislation that forms the backbone of company regulation in South Africa. In a nutshell, it provides for the incorporation, registration, organisation, management and capitalisation of companies. This Act also defines the relationships between companies and their shareholders and directors/members.  

The purpose of this webinar is not to discuss all the legal provisions of the Act but to highlight the parts of the Act that affect accountants in their day to day roles. Recent amendments and their effect on the work of the accountant will also be discussed as well as the CIPC’s increasing regulatory powers.

The Companies Act in a nutshell will be discussed with a major focus on the accountant’s work and compliance requirements. 

PRICE

The following pricing apply:
Ad hoc: R575.00
Subscription: Included for free in Accountant in Practice plus Tax and Accountant in Practice packages.

CONTENT

Study unit 1

Introduction to the Companies Act

Study unit 2

Purpose of the Act

Study unit 3

Stakeholders’ roles, responsibilities and liabilities

Study unit 4

The CIPC and its regulation of the Act

Study unit 5

Corporate governance, transparency and accountability

REQUIREMENTS

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

PRESENTER

By attending this webinar, you will be provided with:
– Summarised slide presentation.
– Reference documents and / or course material where available.
– Access to a technical knowledge base.
– Recorded webinar that includes an expert presenter and participant interaction.