Foreword

Welcome to the first in a series of digital magazines for the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) and its upcoming “Join the accountancy revolution” iNdaba. This first edition unveils the main topics to be covered during this virtual event, and introduces some of the key speakers. It also takes a glimpse at the impact technology is likely to have on the accounting profession and professionals, and Professor Rashied Small, Executive of the Centre of Future Excellence at SAIPA discusses how professional accountants are set become major players in the quest to create strategic value from corporate data. Shahied Daniels, Chief Executive of SAIPA elaborates on what professional bodies like SAIPA do to minimise misconduct and crime.