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IRBA: Annual Report 2026
- 14 October 2026
- Accounting & Financial Reporting
- South African Accounting Academy
Summary:
The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has published its 2026 Annual Report, reflecting a year of continued focus on effective regulation, audit quality, ethical conduct and strengthening the auditing profession’s capacity to serve the public interest.
Article:
The Annual Report, to year end 31 March 2026, records progress across the IRBA’s regulatory mandate, including education and transformation, standard-setting, inspections, investigations and disciplinary processes.
It also reflects increased attention to emerging issues that are reshaping audit and assurance, including:
- Technology,
- Sustainability reporting and assurance, and
- The long-term sustainability of the auditor pipeline.
Click here to download the 112-page Annual Report:
https://irba.co.za/annual-reports/#flipbook-df_26443/1/
Relevance to Auditors, Independent Reviewers & Accountants:
- Members of IRBA should stay up-to-date with the latest developments and publications that affect registered auditors.
- IRBA recognises their pivotal role in protecting the public interest and ensuring investor confidence through high-quality regulation and oversight.
- IRBA also plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity and credibility of the auditing profession.