Auditors and the public interest: ethics and professional integrity

The panels represent key conversations and will be held with panels consisting of leaders from the main constituencies within the profession. This conversation is a strategic milestone in SAICA’s journey towards restoring the professional reputation and trust that society has in the profession. The public’s trust and confidence is essential to market stability and therefore a priority for the profession. The overarching theme is highlighting the need for all members of the profession and the public to take up their responsibility as leaders in our country – regardless of their title – to create an ethical culture in the environment in which they function. The saying goes, “Be the change you want to see”, and SAICA has decided to expand on the conversation focusing on the complex concept of ethics. This is the start of a continuous conversation meant to increase awareness, educate and inform all members of the public about ethical principles and good practice. Facilitator: Gugulethu Mfuphi (Senior Anchor & Financial Journalist at CNBC Africa and Host of KayaBizz on Kaya FM-95.9) Panellists: Victor Sekese (Chief Executive at SNG Grant Thornton) Dion Shango (Chairperson for The South African Auditing Profession Trust Initiative (SAAPTI)) Bonga Nyembe (Deloitte Managing Partner Responsible Business & Public Policy) Stephen Ntsoane (EY South Africa Assurance Leader) Coen Stokes (Chairman of the SAICA National Small and Medium Practice Interest Group)