Expectations met Improvement required Worsening Improving Stable
Government
How we engage, their role in value creation and how we address these interests
Strategic Pillars
Material Matters
Their material interests
Well-functioning capital markets
Transforming the profession in line with the national context
Appropriate fiscal and tax policy and fiscal and monetary legislation that achieves fiscal policy intention
Identifying opportunities to support the National Development Plan, particularly eliminating corruption and providing accounting support for African entrepreneurs and emerging small businesses
How we engaged
Public hearings, meetings, and written submissions
Advancing the professionalisation of the public sector through engagements with the Accountant General
PwC Government and Public Sector Summit
CIGFARO Public Sector Risk and Audit Indaba
KZN Public Sector Young Professionals Summit
How we addressed these interests in 2024
Reviewing of budget, fiscal policy proposal and draft legislation and submitting comments and proposals to enhance the policy and legislation in achieving its objectives
Launched the Professionalisation of the Public Sector Plan
Engaged with AGSA, SAIGA, and IESBA on consultant use, career mobility, and firm culture, strengthening collaboration to enhance public sector impact and advocate for South African perspectives internationally
Key initiatives included publishing Career Mobility Research, producing videos on public sector understanding, and hosting workshops for public sector officials
A public sector guidance document for academia is also in development, with contributions from 14 academic members
Risks / opportunities
Fiscal and tax policy is inappropriate, creating fiscal shortfalls and undermines the macroeconomic conditions in South Africa
Creating a partnership between members and government to enhance fiscal policy design and economic outcomes
Expand collaboration between government and members to more strategic and long-term policy design engagement platforms
Strategic response
Forge good relationships with government bodies
Explore opportunities to play a leadership role in addressing key challenges facing the country
Engagement and debate on Global Minimum Tax Bill 2024 (BEPS 2.0)
Engagement and debate on Budget 2024 proposals
Key metrics and objectives tracked to monitor value delivered