Details
This session will provide a platform for strategic discussions between SAICA, members, associates, and stakeholders on how the profession can make a difference in the public sector.
Outline
08:00 – 15:00
Presenters will comprise of a panel of speakers, stakeholders, and industry leaders. They will include representatives from:
- SAICA
- Government
- Business
- Auditor General SA
- Stakeholders
- Civil society
This session will provide a platform for strategic discussions between SAICA, members, associates, and stakeholders on how the profession can make a difference in the public sector.
This session will also profile SAICA’s research and advocacy work in the sector and explore ways to improve impact and address challenges faced by members and the sector, to solidify the profession’s role in the public interest.
The event will bring together experts, leaders, members, and stakeholders to discuss the role that profession needs to play in supporting the implementation of professionalisation in the sector, contributing to the creation of new value, and promoting accountability, governance, and transparency. It will also provide a networking opportunity for attendees, and opportunities for partnership and collaboration.
08:30 – 09:00
Login
09:00 – 09:10
Welcome and introduction
- Unpacking the theme “Building on foundations”
09:10 – 09:40
Acknowledging the past, embracing the future
- A brief reflection on the 2023 summit
- A brief reflection on SAICA in the public sector
- SAICA’s research, thought leadership work and advocacy.
09:40 – 10:30
SAICA CEO Address
- Navigating challenges and seizing opportunities
10:30 – 10:45
Tea break and networking
10:45 – 11:15
Fireside chat
- A story of courage, integrity and a culture of doing the right thing
11:30 – 12:45
Panel discussion: The profession’s contribution to the public sector, a quest to make a difference
- Are we making a difference? A discussion on the current landscape
- The profession and the public sector.
- What foundations do we have in place and are they sufficient to make a meaningful impact?
- What are the areas of improvement?
12:45 – 13:30
Break
13:30 – 14:30
Panel discussion: Fiscal responsibility, public finance management and service delivery
- A sustainable South Africa starts with transformative service delivery – reflecting on the role of the profession through a focus on the social pillar of ESG.
14:30 – 14:45
Final comments, reflecting and closing
15:00
Closing
Who should attend?
Members, associates, trainees, and stakeholders committed to making a difference in the public sector and the social relevance of the profession.
CPD hours
5 hours
This event was first published by SAICA at the following URL: https://www.saica.org.za/event-system/view/?event=430