Event Overview
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has issued a Consultation on its 2024-2028 proposed Strategy and Work Programme to invite stakeholder feedback thereon. The Consultation provides an opportunity for constituents to comment on the IPSASB’s proposed Strategic Objective and the two main activities to deliver on the Strategic Objective. In addition to the proposed new financial reporting maintenance activities and the priorities for these, constituents are asked to comment on the key public sector sustainability reporting issues the IPSASB should consider adding to its Work Program.
In accordance with the Accounting Standards Board’s (ASB) Due Process Handbook, the ASB has a policy of aligning its Standards of GRAP with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) where appropriate. As a result, the work of the IPSASB has a potentially significant impact on the ASB’s activities as any IPSAS issued will need to be considered for implementation locally. The ASB has therefore issued Exposure Draft 206 (ED 206) to obtain comments on the Strategy and Work Programme from a South African and developing economies perspective.
SAICA, in collaboration with the ASB, will be hosting the IPSASB 2024-2028 STRATEGY AND WORK PROGRAMME CONSULTATION ROUNDTABLE on 29 January 2024. Venue: Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Melrose Arch
The session will provide an opportunity for members, associates and stakeholders to engage the IPSASB staff and give comment on the 2024-2028 IPSASB’s proposed Strategy and Work Programme.
Please follow the link for the Consultation documents: Consultation on IPSASB 2024-2028 proposed Strategy and Work Programme.
Speakers
Natashia Soopal
Role: Programme Director
Executive: Ethics Standards and Public Sector at SAICA
Natashia joined SAICA in 2017 and is responsible for the Ethics Standards and Public Sector. She is responsible for overseeing the development of thought leadership, technical updates, technical resources and technical support for members on ethics, as well as the public sector.
Her focus is also on advocacy, capacity-building, and supporting the professionalisation agenda in the public sector.
Natashia is responsible for the maintenance of the SAICA Code of Professional Conduct in line with international standards.
Andrew van der Burgh
Role: Facilitator
Board Member: ASB & IPSASB (South African Representative)
Andrew van der Burgh became a member of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board in January 2023. He was nominated by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
Mr. Van der Burgh is an academic at the University of Pretoria, where he is responsible for the Chartered Accountancy programme and lecturing financial reporting. He is involved in accounting policy research with a specific focus on disclosures.
Prior to joining the university, Mr. Van der Burgh was a senior manager in the Deloitte Africa Accounting Technical Desk. He has been contributing to the establishment of accounting standards as a member of committees of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) of South Africa.
Mr. Van der Burgh is currently a member of the ASB which develops public sector accounting standards for South Africa.
Mr. Van der Burgh graduated from the University of Pretoria with an MCom Accounting Sciences in 2013 and received his CA(SA) designation from the SAICA in 2012.
Jeanine Poggiolini
Role: Facilitator
Chief Executive Officer: ASB and Board Member: IFAC
Mrs. Jeanine Poggiolini joined the IFAC Board in November 2021 after being nominated by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
Mrs. Poggiolini is the Chief Executive Officer of the Accounting Standards Board in South Africa, where she has been employed since 2007.
Mrs. Poggiolini served on the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) from 2011, including as deputy chair in 2015 and 2016. She has also held various chair or member positions on audit committees and foundations in the public or charity sector.
Mrs, Poggiolini is a qualified Chartered Accountant registered with SAICA.
Elizna van der Westhuizen
Role: Facilitator
Head of Technical: ASB
Elizna van der Westhuizen is the Head of Technical at the Accounting Standards Board and first joined the Secretariat as a standard-setter in 2016.
Prior to joining the ASB, she was a technical specialist in the Audit Research and Development unit at the Auditor-General of South Africa, where her focus was developing audit guidance and providing technical assistance to auditors of national and provincial departments.
Her career also included work in the AGSA and PwC audit practices.
Ms van der Westhuizen is a qualified CA(SA) with fifteen years experience in public and private sectors across various industries and lines of service. She is a graduate of the University of Stellenbosch, with a Bachelor of Accounting (Honours).
Ross Smith
Role: Participant
Programme and Technical Director: IPSASB
Ross leads the IPSASB staff team in their work to develop International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
Since joining the IPSASB staff in 2013 Ross has led the development and implementation of the IPSASB’s governance activities, and the establishment of the IPSASB Consultative Advisory Group. Ross also oversaw the IPSASB’s projects related to financial instruments accounting and the development of the IPSASB Strategy and Work Plan 2019-2023.
Prior to joining the IPSASB, Ross worked for several years for a big-4 accounting firm in Canada and Japan. Ross focused on complex accounting and audit assignments related to public utilities, industrial companies, and financial institutions. Ross is a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant.
Christoph Braxton
Role: Participant
Board Member: ASB & Principal: IPSASB
Christoph Braxton is a Principal at the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB).
Christoph joined the IPSASB staff in January 2023. Before joining IPSASB, Christoph was a Director at Ducharme Consulting providing accounting advisory and training to the public sector in South Africa and Namibia on complex transactions, implementation of new accounting standards, and annual financial statements.
Christoph also oversaw, the accredited training arm of Ducharme, called Credo Business College, which specializes in accounting technician training.
He is a member of the Accounting Standards Board of South Africa.
He started his accounting career at PwC’s Assurance Practice in Pretoria some 21 years ago.
Christoph graduated from the University of Pretoria with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors). He is a Chartered Accountant (South Africa).
Programme
Venue: Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Melrose Arch
| Time | Details | Speaker/Panel |
|---|---|---|
| 08h00 - 09h00 | Arrival, Networking | All |
| 09h00 - 09h05 | Welcome and introduction | Natashia Soopal |
| 09h05 - 11h45 | Engagement on the IPSASB’s Consultation on the 2024-2028 proposed Strategy and Work Programme | Andrew van der Burgh, Jeanine Poggiolini, Elizna van der Westhuizen, Ross Smith, Christoph Braxton, All delegates |
| 11h45 - 12h00 | Key takeaways and closure | Andrew van der Burgh |
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Event Topics
- The IPSASB’s proposed strategic objective for the period which now includes the development of public sector sustainability guidance.
- The activities proposed by the IPSASB to deliver on its strategic objective.
- The proposed IPSAS maintenance activities and prioritised IPSAS in this regard.
- Future Financial Reporting Work Programme priorities
- Key public sector sustainability reporting issues that the IPSASB should consider.
Note on CPD Points
SAICA’s CPD policy has changed effective 1 January 2020 from an input measurement basis to an output measurement basis. Learning and the development of professional competence is unique to each member and should be aligned to your personal needs identified in your reflective learning plans. For further information and guidance on SAICA’s CPD website. The competencies being addressed in this seminar are listed in the brochure.
As a result of the above, you will no longer be required to swipe your CPD card at events or to log hours with SAICA.
If you are required to log CPD hours (for instance if you are a SAICA Tax Practitioner or registered with other professional bodies or organisations such as the IOD, SAIPA, SAIT etc.), please note that this seminar affords you 2 CPD hours.
