The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors

08/06/2026

IRBA NEWS: Preparation has been underway for some time..... On Sunday 14 June, IRBA Inspectors, Tsiu Tswala and Asanda Gumede will take on the Comrades Marathon. Join us as we wish them all the luck for this up run. Feel free to leave them best wishes in the comments! They will appreciate it to know that colleagues and friends will be thinking of them as they take on the greatest race.

03/06/2026

IRBA CONGRATULATIONS: The IRBA offers its congratulations to the new Deputy Auditor-General of South Africa, Bongi Ngoma.

02/06/2026

IRBA NEWS: IRBA Regulatory Strategy Gazetted and Now Available Online

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) is pleased to announce that its revised Regulatory Strategy has been formally approved by the Minister of Finance in terms of the Auditing Profession Act 26 of 2005, as amended (APA).

In terms of Section 4(3) of the APA, the IRBA must determine a regulatory strategy for performing its functions. Consequently, this document is an update of the first regulatory strategy approved in 2021, and informs the Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, which serves as the foundation for our annual performance and operational plans. This Regulatory Strategy outlines the following:

Key priorities and strategic outcomes;
Guiding principles when performing our regulatory activities; and
Engagement with stakeholders, in its implementation.

The revised strategy is designed to align closely with government’s strategic priorities, including driving economic growth and capacity building through the training and development audit professionals. Ultimately, by promoting high-quality audits that build public trust in corporate reporting, we are also contributing to the strengthening of the economy.

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31/05/2026

IRBA NEWS: Calling all Registered Auditors! Please be reminded that Annual Returns are due by 31 May 2026.
Please note that the deadline for the payment of individual annual fees and the submission of Individual Annual Returns is 31 May 2026. Please ensure that you pay your fees and submit your Individual Annual Return by the deadline to avoid being removed from the IRBA’s register of auditors. Secure online submissions and payment at https://www.irba.co.za

28/05/2026

IRBA NEWS: ⚠️ Fraud Alert ⚠️

Please be aware that individuals are impersonating the CEO of the IRBA via WhatsApp and potentially other communication platforms, including Microsoft Teams.

The IRBA will NEVER use social media or messaging platforms to request confidential, personal, financial, or sensitive information from stakeholders.

If you receive suspicious messages claiming to be from the IRBA or any of its representatives:
• Do not share any information
• Do not click on links or download attachments
• Verify the communication through official IRBA channels

We encourage all stakeholders to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity immediately.

Official IRBA communications will only be issued through verified and authorised channels.

14/05/2026

IRBA NEWS: Yesterday, the IRBA welcomed an international delegation from the Shandong Provincial Department of Audit (SPDA) in China.

Mr Zhang Xiaofeng, Director-General; Mr Zhong Chenjian, Director of Enterprise Audit Division II; Mr Zhang Hengying, Deputy Director of the General Office and Ms Hou Xinlei, Deputy Director of Audit Division II were accompanied by Mr Wang Litong, Director-General of the Dezhou Municipal Audit Bureau. The delegation travelled to South Africa for an exposure visit.

The Shandong Provincial Department of Audit is a subordinate institution of the Shandong Provincial People's Government. It is responsible for audit work throughout the province and is responsible for auditing and supervising the authenticity, legality, and effectiveness of the financial revenues and expenditures of the province, which fall within the scope of audit supervision as stipulated by laws and regulations.

IRBA CEO, Imre Nagy was joined by Ntlambi Gulwa, Director: Inspections.

12/05/2026

IRBA NEWS: Webinar Recording Available Now

We are pleased to announce that following the Launch Webinar: The IRBA Adopts International Standards on Sustainability Assurance and Ethics (Including Independence), the webinar summary, recording and presentation slides are now available on the IRBA website.

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