Overview

The session addressed the modern shift in the accounting and tax profession toward operational efficiency. It focused on helping South African firms transition from fragmented, manual systems (which risked time leakage and missed deadlines) to a connected, digital practice. Using real-world scenarios, it covered platform selection, workflow integration, and practical digital transitions without disrupting client relationships.

Webinar Content

The webinar content was structured into the following key sections:

• The state of the SA accounting practice today: Discussed the hidden costs of manual processes (time leakage, human error, compliance risks) and common pain points such as missed CIPC deadlines and double-capturing.
• What digital integration means: Dispelled myths about overhauling everything or replacing teams, explaining the difference between digitising a process and integrating a workflow across onboarding, compliance, billing, and reporting.
• Building a connected practice: Explored how leading accounting platforms connect to a central hub, touching on CIPC compliance automation (annual returns, beneficial ownership) and tax administration workflows.
• Making the switch (Migration Roadmap): Provided a practical phased transition guide, covering staff and client buy-in, avoiding common failure points, and maintaining current client operations.
• Q&A and practical takeaways: Included a live Q&A session, a practice-readiness quick-reference checklist, and next-step resources.

Competencies Development

Practitioners who completed this session developed competencies across three primary domains:

1. Technical Competencies

• Understanding of digital integration principles tailored to accounting and tax practices.
• Knowledge of CIPC compliance obligations and the use of technology for ongoing adherence.
• Awareness of integration capabilities in leading accounting platforms.
• Ability to identify workflow inefficiencies and map out technology-driven solutions.

2. Professional and Practice Management Competencies

• Strategic planning for practice modernisation and digital transformation.
• Risk management regarding operational vulnerabilities arising from manual, disconnected setups.
• Change management strategies for successfully transitioning staff and clients to new systems.
• Enhancement of client service delivery, turnaround times, and communication through integrated platforms.

3. Ethical and Regulatory Competencies

• Understanding of POPIA and data privacy obligations within cloud-based practice management.
• Awareness of regulatory compliance requirements (CIPC, SARS) and how technology supports compliance.

Presenter

Bernice Houy - Founder & CEO, Fintura

Bernice is a South African accountant, tech entrepreneur, and the founder of Fintura, a fintech platform modernizing daily accounting workflows. With over 12 years of hands-on professional experience , Bernice transitioned from running a Top Women-certified accounting practice to scaling fintech solutions on the global stage. She is the 2025 South African Champion of the Startup World Cup and a global startup mentor , recognized for her deep industry expertise and vocal advocacy for women in finance.

CPD

Attending this webinar and the successful completion of the online assessment will secure a certificate of completion for 1 hours of Tax CPD.

Event Investment

Free for Tax Technican, Tax Practitioner, Tax Accountant CPD subscribers and Practice Packages. Not a CPD subscriber yet? Click here to register now.

• Regular price: R230.00
• Group booking discounts available when you register for a group.

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