Overview  

Independent reviews play a crucial role in enhancing the credibility and reliability of financial information, particularly for entities that are not subject to full audits. For accounting professionals, mastering the independent review process is essential to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while providing valuable assurance to stakeholders. However, performing an effective independent review requires a clear understanding of applicable standards, professional judgement, documentation requirements, and reporting responsibilities.

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the independent review process, including the applicable standards, key procedures, risk assessment, analytical review techniques, and the preparation of independent review reports. Participants will gain practical insights into how independent reviews differ from audits, how to identify material misstatements, and how to apply professional scepticism throughout the engagement.

Through practical examples and guidance, attendees will strengthen their ability to conduct independent reviews confidently, improve the quality of their work, and ensure compliance with professional and regulatory expectations.

Join Nestene Botha CA(SA)on the 22nd ofApril 2026 as she guides participants through the essential principles, processes, and practical considerations required to perform high-quality independent reviews.

Learning objectives  

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• Understand the purpose and scope of independent review engagements

• Differentiate clearly between independent reviews and audit engagements

• Apply relevant standards governing independent reviews

• Perform effective analytical procedures and enquiry techniques

• Identify risk areas and potential material misstatements

• Prepare proper documentation to support independent review conclusions

• Draft appropriate independent review reports

• Apply professional judgement and scepticism throughout the review process

• Avoid common pitfalls and improve the overall quality of independent review engagements

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• Understanding the Independent Review Framework
  Overview of the purpose, scope, and regulatory requirements of independent review engagements, including the applicable professional standards and when an independent review is required.

• Planning and Risk Assessment
  How to properly plan an independent review, identify key risk areas, understand the entity and its environment, and determine appropriate review procedures.

• Performing Analytical Procedures and Enquiries
  Practical guidance on applying analytical review techniques, conducting effective enquiries with management, and evaluating financial information for reasonableness.

• Documentation and Professional Judgement
  Best practices for documenting independent review work, applying professional scepticism, and ensuring sufficient and appropriate evidence to support conclusions.

• Reporting and Common Pitfalls
  How to prepare clear and compliant independent review reports, address findings appropriately, and avoid common errors and deficiencies in independent review engagements.

Obtaining your CPD certificate 

This training is compliant with the International Education Standard (IES7) issued by the International Federation of Accountants and recognised for CPD by relevant professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA, IAC, IIA, SAICA and SAIPA. 

All attendees are issued with a CPD certificate available in an online profile.   

About the presenter  

Nestene Botha CA(SA)  

Nestene Botha completed her B.Com (Hons) at North West University in 2012. In 2014 she completed her professional articles and her Master's Degree in Chartered Accountancy. She then registered with SAICA as a Chartered Accountant in 2015.  

Nestene has lectured on the audit programme at the University of Cape Town. She started her own audit, tax & accounting practice which she has since grown into a reputable firm in the Table View area with 60 clients and two staff members.  

Who should attend? 

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Practising accountants including: CA(SA), Professional Accountant (SA), AGA(SA), FCCA, BAP(SA), BA(SA) and ACCA. 

• Management accountants. 

• Accounting officers. 

• Independent reviewers. 

• Registered auditors. 

• Compilers. 

• Trainee accountants. 

Price 

• R 450.00 - Online admission - Individual. 

• Group Price 1 - From R337 per person (up to 5 users)  

• Group Price 2 - From R260 per person (up to 10 users)  

• Group Price 3 - From R224 per person (over 11 users) 

Steps to register for the event:  

If you already have a profile, login and register for the webinar. 

If you don’t have a profile, create a free profile then login and register for the webinar. 

Click here to create a free profile (There is no charge to create a profile and gain access to our free Monthly Practice Management Series). 

Click here to find out about the Technical Resource Centre & CPD Subscription options. 

Additional material 

By attending this webinar you will be provided with: 

• A summarised slide presentation. 

• Reference documents and/or course material where available. 

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar 

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