"Ask for help if you struggle with a general client engagement issue."

Description

CIBA members based in South Africa and Namibia may request technical guidance to navigate them in the right direction:

• How to apply a particular accounting standard?
• How does a section in the Companies Act affect your client?
• How to file a TERS application?
• How to submit an annual return?



NOTE: Technical queries are complex and unique to circumstances and this platform DOES NOT replace your own research and reading of a standard or Act. The platform CAN ONLY assist you in identifying the likely route that may lead to an answer. Responses are in the form of a conversation between two individuals in their quest for clarity and are therefore not to be confused with legal opinions, legal arguments, or relied on for accuracy or relevance.

Format

All requests for direction must be submitted in the following format or will not be reponsed to:

1. Title of query.
2. Area of law or standard that the query relates to (Companies Act, Tax Act, Conduct, etc).
3. In your view what is the solution?
4. What is the view of colleagues that you consulted?
5. What did you find in your google search of the problem?
6. What does the standard or Act require?
7. Are you a CIBA Quick Update CPD subscriber?
8. Are your CPD hours up to date?

Rules

1. We can only provide short responses to guide you in the right direction.
2. We do not provide detailed opinions or responses
3. We do not guarantee the technical accuracy of the responses as this is not the purpose of the service.
4. We refer your query to a 3rd party so no correspondence is private.
5. Responses are in the form of a conversation between two individuals in their quest for clarity and are therefore not to be confused with legal opinions, legal arguments, or relied on for accuracy or relevance.
6. You have to show commitment to self-improvement and development. You are not allowed to use the technical queries in the absence of committing to CPD.
7. The best way to stay updated on technical issues is to subscribe to the CIBA Quick Update CPD subscription package.
8. If your CPD hours are not up to date we will not respond to your query.

Pricing

A free reward to CIBA designation holders at no additional cost. (Value: R 5 000 pa)

How to access this service

CIBA members can log into their membership profiles from within www.saiba.org.za and then navigate to Technical Direction.

Additional resources

CIBA has provided a number of guides, videos and PowerPoint slides that will assist accountants with understanding their responsibilities in terms the various types of engagements:

• View the Practice Support Library for more
• www.accountingweekly.com
• wwww.saiba.academy
• Log into your member profile to access these and other resources