The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) is hosting our National Conference and 30th Anniversary Celebrations on 11-13 July 2012 at the Birchwood Conference Centre.

The Conference addresses “Accounting as a CATALYST for change” and has an expected attendance of 400-500 delegates this year.

High profile local and international speakers will talk to the theme on Accounting as a CATALYST for change. The conference sessions will raise thought provoking issues on the crucial role that accountants play in the changing economic environment and SME sector in the South African economy.

The SAIPA National Conference 2012 promises to encourage discussions, spur debates, generate dialogue and rouse delegate’s appetite for more knowledge.

THE ORGANISERS

The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) is the leading professional accountancy institute representing qualified Professional Accountants (SA) in practice, industry, commerce, government, academia and the public sector.

The Professional Accountant (SA) has long been regarded as trusted and competent business advisers for their clients, providing high-quality and affordable professional services to meet broad range clients needs. Their services, range from the more traditional services, like audit, accounting, and tax, to value-adding business advisor services. A Professional Accountant (SA) provides these services in a customised and personal manner.

EVENT OVERVIEW

A decade into the 21st century, the effects of globalisation are being felt from every angle. African businesses, big and small, are seeking solutions to issues like global warming, carbon footprints, governance, integrated sustainability reporting and SME/SMP in the changing environment. The list goes on.

CONFERENCE THEME

Themed Accounting as a CATALYST for Change the conference sessions will raise thought provoking issues on the crucial role that accountants play in the changing economic environment and SME sector in the South African economy.

The SAIPA National Conference 2012 promises to encourage discussions, spur debates, generate dialogue and rouse delegates appetite for more knowledge.

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

The SAIPA National Conference 2012 features expert speakers, global authorities and local specialists including, amongst others:

• Alta Prinsloo: Director Governance & Operations, IFAC (International Federation of Accountants)
• Vickson Ncube: CEO, Pan African Federation of Accountants
• Professor David Venter: Academic Director, Vlerick Leuven University (Belgium)
• Dr Iraj Abedian: CE, Pan African Capital Holding
• Saleem Kharwa: Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Informatics, Durban University of Technology
• Jason Van Niekerk: Associate Lecturer, Wits Centre for Ethics
• Japheth Katto: CEO, Uganda Capital Markets Authority
• Adv Paul Hoffman: Senior Counselor, Institute of Accounting
• Gert Van Der Linde: Lead FM Specialist, The World Bank
• Jeremy Maggs: Chief News Anchor, eNews
• Adv Rory Voller: Deputy Commissioner, (CIPC) Companies and Intellectual Property Commission

CONFERENCE TOPICS

• Get an update on sustainable reporting for SMMEs in Africa and International Integrated Reporting (IIR)
• Discover the latest developments in Cross Border opportunities in Africa for South African business
• Get your questions answered on the role of SMPs in the economy
• Gain insight into the transformation challenge in the accounting profession
• Deliberate on how accountants can assist to better the situation of compliance, governance and prevention of corruption
• Be informed of the new developments in IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
• Get to know the impact of leadership and change in the accounting and financial profession
• Gain insight into the impacts and effects of the changing landscape since the introduction of the Companies Act of 71 of 2008.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

• Meet international thought leaders, industry experts and other professionals who play key roles in economic decision making in their countries as well as on a global scale.
• Exchange ideas on the latest business trends and economic developments
• Obtain first hand insight and knowledge on the information at the conference
• Enjoy networking opportunities with renowned business leaders in the professional accounting industry
• Gain 12 structured CDP hours.

You are invited to become part of this celebratory event. Visit www.saipa.co.za for more details.