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This year’s seminar focused on drawing upon the experiences and perspectives of integrated reporting in practical terms—the South African experience, how to implement integrated reporting, and how to address the challenges and opportunities for small and medium-sized entities and accountancy practices.
“This year’s seminar recognised the vital role the accountancy profession plays in bringing integrated reporting to more organisations”, said IFAC President Göran Tidström. “Integrated reporting isn’t just a trend—it reflects global changes in best practices and stakeholder expectations and will provide a more complete picture of the health and wellbeing of organisations.”
The seminar included high-profile speakers including Prof Alexandra Watson, College of Accounting, University of Cape Town; Malcolm Gray, Portfolio Manager, Responsible Investment Portfolios, Investec Asset Management; Graham Terry, Senior Executive: Strategy and Thought Leadership, South African Institute of Chartered Accountants; Ian Jameson, Chief Advisor, Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Sustainability Division, Eskom; Helen Brand, Chief Executive, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants; Michael H Rea, Partner, Integrated Reporting & Assurance Services; and Nicky van Hille, Director, The Moss Group. Roger Tabor, Chair of IFAC’s Professional Accountants in Business Committee, moderated the seminar.