Workshop Overview

Maintaining ethics has never been more critical for accounting professionals. In today’s challenging landscape—marked by economic pressures, time constraints, and evolving regulations—upholding ethical standards is essential to preserving trust and integrity in the profession. Join Mr. Luar for an engaging and interactive session designed to provide deep insights into professional ethics. This workshop goes beyond theoretical compliance, emphasizing ethics as an ongoing journey rather than a checklist. Participants will gain practical tools to assess and navigate ethical dilemmas efficiently, ensuring alignment with the latest revisions to the ethical code.

This course is tailored for professional accountants and auditors, focusing on the real-world application of the IESBA Code of Ethics (aligned with SAICA and SAIPA standards). Through case studies and discussions, attendees will explore the intersection of personal, business, and professional ethics, learn to identify and mitigate threats to ethical principles, and understand their responsibilities under NOCLAR (Non-Compliance with Laws and Regulations). Additionally, the session will address common ethical pitfalls, the impact of technology on ethical decision-making, and strategies to counteract justifications for unethical behavior

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

1. Introduction to Professional Ethics

   - The importance of ethics in accounting and auditing 

   - Ethics as a continuous journey vs. a compliance checklist 

2. Key Ethical Frameworks & Requirements

   - Overview of IESBA, SAICA, and SAIPA Codes of Ethics 

   - Linking personal, business, and professional ethics  

3. Identifying & Addressing Ethical Threats

   - Practical application of ethical principles 

   - Threat indicators from Part 2, 3, and 4 of the ISCA Code of Conduct 

4. NOCLAR & Regulatory Expectations

   - Professional accountants’ responsibilities in reporting non-compliance 

5. Common Ethical Pitfalls & Rationalizations

   - High-risk areas for unethical behavior and how to mitigate them 

6. Ethics in the Digital Age

   - The impact of technology on ethical decision-making 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

✔ A deeper understanding of ethical obligations under IESBA, SAICA, and SAIPA standards 

✔ Practical strategies to identify, assess, and address ethical dilemmas 

✔ Insights into NOCLAR and regulatory compliance expectations 

✔ Awareness of common ethical risks and how to avoid rationalizations 

✔ Guidance on adapting ethical practices in a technology-driven environment 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This workshop is ideal for: 

- In-house accounting professionals (Financial Managers, Directors, Controllers) 

- Tax professionals (Corporate Tax Advisors, In-house Tax Specialists) 

- Auditors (Internal Auditors, Compliance Officers) 

- Public practitioners (Accountants serving external clients, excluding assurance providers) 

- Administrative & financial staff involved in ethical compliance and decision-making 

This session is essential for any professional committed to upholding ethical integrity in an evolving financial landscape.