The 2nd Corporate Governance Conference will take place on 11 and 12 December 2023 at STIAS, Stellenbosch. The conference is a collaboration between the Stellenbosch Business School and the School of Accountancy of Stellenbosch University.

The conference includes keynote addresses by Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu (Chairman KPMG South Africa) and Prof Musa Mangena (Nottingham University Business School). A panel discussion on The Governance of Sustainability. facilitated by Joy-Marie Lawrence will be held. Panel members include: Mr Imre Nagy (IRBA, CEO), Prof Divya Singh (STADIO, Chief Academic Officer), Dr Jaisheila Rajput (TOMA-Now, CEO), Ms Shameela Soobramoney (NBI, CEO), Mr Jacques de Bie (Singular Systems, Head of Outsourcing and Investor Relations). The draft programme to the conference is attached below.

Please visit the conference website for the call for papers, registration, submissions.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is organizing its first ever “Global Professional Accountants Convention” (GloPAC), on the theme "Connecting the Globe, Creating Value" from November 24-26, 2023, at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.

Registration is now open for the 5^th congress for professional accountants from the West African Economic and Monetary Union. Hosted by ONECCA-BF under the theme Professional Accountants Against Illicit Financial Flows, the congress is scheduled for 26-27 October 2023 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Register at +226 25 31 4750 | onecca@fasonet.bf | www.oneccabf.org.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana is pleased to invite PAFA members and stakeholders-in-Practice for the 2023 Practice Management Conference scheduled for 18th to 20th October 2023 at Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra-Ghana. The theme for this year's conference is “Responding to climate change and sustainability through stewardship and innovation - the role of the auditor”. The following topics would be facilitated by an international expert; Double Your Income, Delivering Outstanding Client Service, Margin Mastery, Partner Workshop, Forming Sustainable Partnerships, Conflict Resolutions in Partnership, International Sustainability Standards. 

The third day of the conference is devoted to Sustainability and is being held in collaboration with ACCA. For international participants, the registration fee for the entire three-day conference is USD 500. 

Additional details regarding the registration process will be made available soon.

This event is an opportunity for public sector professionals (See target audience above) to explore timeless insights and ideas for work and life. We believe that this learning event will be useful by making value adding difference for those involved in the entire Public Finance Management value chain/ cycle.

The OECD just completed a review of the G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance to reflect the recent evolutions in capital markets and corporate governance policies and practices. The revised Principles aim to foster a corporate culture that aligns with today’s societal expectations, promotes trust and confidence, and supports the sustainability and resilience of the broader economy.

After their adoption by OECD Ministers in June and by G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in July, the Principles will also soon be given the final endorsement at G20 level.

Business at OECD (BIAC), ecoDa and IFAC (The International Federation of Accountants) participated in all the phases of the review and are now delighted to invite you to discuss with global experts the main features of the revised Principles.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Carmine di Noia, Director for Enterprise and Financial and Affairs, OECD
• Dan Konigsburg, Chair of BIAC’s Corporate Governance Committee
• Pascal Durand-Barthez, ecoDa, Chair of ecoDa’s Advocacy Committee
• Odile de Brosses, EuropeanIssuers/Director Legal Services AFEP
• Sharon Ditchburn, Managing Director/Founder of Capital Advantage Consultants
• Paul Lee, Head of Stewardship and Sustainable Investment Strategy at Redington
• Laura Leka, Principal, IFAC

The detailed agenda will be shared shortly.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe. ICAZ invites you to the 2023 Annual Public Sector Convention scheduled for 14 -15 September 2023 at Holiday Inn, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Ms. Keto Kayemba, the President of PAFA, will be one of the distinguished speakers at the convention.

ICPAK (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya) in collaboration with PAFA and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) present Initiating the Journey: Embracing the ISSB IFRS S1 & S2 Standards in Nairobi,Kenya on 5 September 2023.

9^th Colloquium: Mind the Gap - The expectation gap between the public, the accountant, and the auditor

The expectation gap between the public, the accountant, and the auditor webinar in collaboration with the Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB).

• Thursday 11 May @ 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | 08:00 ET | 09:00 AST | 13:00 BST | 14:00 CEST | 14:00 South Africa | 17:30 India | 22:00 Sydney
• Speakers:

• Linda de Beer, Chair of the Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB)
• Gilly Lord, Global Leader, Public Policy and Regulation, PwC United Kingdom
• Tom Seidenstein, Chair, International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board
• Gabriela Figueiredo Dias, Chair, International Ethics Standards Board for Accountant

Click here to access the slides.

Event: Trends and Opportunities Impacting Professional Accountants and Auditors in 2023 and Beyond

Theme: Prosperity through greater accountability and transparency in the public sector

CPD Hours: CPD Credits eligible for participants by participating professional organisations.

Target Audience: Public Sector Accountancy Professionals and Policy Leaders

Charges: Free for API MOU Signatories, API Partners Organisations members and All Professionals

Knowledge Partners

• API Partner organisations – PAFA (PAOs); AFROSAI-E, CREFIAF (SAIs); & ESAAG/ AAAG (Acc Gens)
• IFAC and IPSASB
• Sponsorship: email us at - paseka@professionalisation.africa cc evans@professionalisation.africa

Branding Opportunity for API Partner Organisations

African Professional Accountancy Organisations (PAOs); Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) and Accountant Generals interested in being Branding partners (co-branding) at no cost to them can email us at paseka@professionalisation.africa cc evans@professionalisation.africano later than 24^th March 2023. A maximum of 20 slots are available and will be allocated on first come basis.

Objective

Develop and enhance future readiness of professional accountants and auditors and advance greater accountability and transparency in the use of public sector resources.

Overview

“If the first two decades of the twenty-first century have taught us anything, it’s that uncertainty is chronic; instability is permanent; disruption is common; and we can neither predict nor govern events. There will be no “new normal”; there will only be a continuous series of “not normal” episodes defying prediction and unforeseen by most of us until they happen. And that means doubling down on the “first who” principle for building great companies” – Jim Collins & Bill Lazier

The projected market volatility underpinned by inflation, geopolitical tensions and technological disruptions will headline opportunity scoping in 2023 and beyond as the future becomes even more uncertain. Having this conversation may stimulate both debate and exploration of innovation mindsets that will enable professional accountants and auditors think more differently, be aware of as well as ride the turbulent waves of risk, opportunity and crisis.

Key lessons to be learnt at this event

• Why continuous learning and self-development is critical.
• Why seeking opportunity is better than seeking safety.
• How to confidently respond to disruption by staying future ready.
• API continental initiatives and rollout update – French Contextualisation.
• Catch-up on IPSAS Updates – Standards news & developments from IPSASB & IFAC.

Questions for You

1. Why are organisations (especially private sector) accelerating automation and use of AI and how will professional accountants and auditors add value in a fast changing automated environment?
2. Name 3 elements of your job that will not be replaced by tech disruption in the next 5 years?
3. Why is there greater emphasis on value creation?
4. Name 3 practical benefits of value creation / Performance audits for your organisation?
5. How can professional accountants and auditors excel at creating?
6. What are your top Environmental and Social responsibility concerns in the face of effects of aggressive profit driven capitalism fuelled by tech disruption – e.g. Will ChatGPT where Microsoft is investing over USD 10 billion drive the accounting, auditing and financial analysis functions better?
7. What is the status of IPSAS compliance in your organisation / country?

Join the official launch of the African Women Against Corruption Network (AWACN) on 9 December 2022.

Objectives of the event:
The main objectives of the launch event of African Women Against Corruption Network are to:
● “Kick-Start” the dialogue on the depth and impact of the forms of corruption that target women and girls in Africa.
● Raise awareness of the gender differential impact of corruption on women and girls in Africa.
● Highlight and present critical areas of focus for African Women Against Corruption Network and the response strategy.
● Make a “call to action” for women to organise against corruption in their communities and pledging to become champions of anti-corruption.

Click here to see the speaker's lineup

ICAI is delighted to host the 21st World Congress of Accountants 2022 scheduled to be held from 18 to 21 November 2022 at Jio World Centre, Mumbai, India, in hybrid mode. PAFA Members and Associates will receive 15% discount in addition to Early Bird discount till 15th September 2022. Register without delay.