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New survey reveals South Africans lack awareness around retirement savings needs - 30 November 2011
The results of the 2011 Old Mutual Retirement Monitor released in Johannesburg on 28 June reveal that a lack of awareness around personal retirement savings and contributions to retirement schemes is one of the key reasons why the majority of working South Africans are not saving enough for retirement. Furthermore, the majority of South Africans anticipate having to work for financial survival after formal retirement. read more ...
Mind the Gap - 27 October 2011
If any of you have traveled to London and used the underground you will be familiar with the regular announcements that are made on the platforms “Please mind the gap”, referring of course to the gap between the platform and the train. read more ...

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SAIPA Public sector Workshop in conjunction with Protect-A-Partner

 (8 Structured CPD Hours)The South African Institute of Professional Accountants invites you to this not to be missed full day workshop on public sector accounting. The workshop is interactive and will provide you with a better understanding of the Generally Recognised Accounting Practice.

Who should attend?

• National and provincial CFO within the government departments
• Senior finance managers in government
• Preparers of public sector financial statements• Academics

 

Some of the areas to be covered:

Introduction to Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP)Section 216 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa introduced generally recognised accounting practice for the public sector and the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) issues Standards of GRAP in accordance with national legislation.  But what is GRAP? Who must apply it? What is the impact on the financial statements?  This 1-day workshop provides the participant with a high level overview of GRAP, with focus on certain “contentious” concepts and standards.

The workshop covers:

• The GRAP financial reporting framework, implementation dates and applicable entities
• High level review of GRAP standards and IGRAPS
• Application of ASB directives and guidelines
• Principles set out in the ASB FAQ’s
• Differences between GRAP and SA GAAP/IFRS Full Day Fee (Incl. VAT)
Per Delegate R 1300.00
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT PART OF THE “SAIPA’s ANNUAL CPD SUBSCRIPTION”**

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