Date: / [Date]
To: / [Title] [Name] [Initials] [Surname]
Organisation: / [Organisation]
Fax Number: / [Fax]

Dear [Title] [Name] [Surname]

For the third successful year, Fasset’s 2010 Legislation Update will again be held countrywide in September and October, and will cover recent changes in specific legislation as well as provide a high-level overview of existing legislation. In this industry, it is important to keep up-to-date with the key legislation and new developments. This seminar gives you the opportunity to keep abreast of these changes.

The presentation is designed to meet the above needs by identifying features of recent developments that are specifically relevant to small and medium-sized firms, including tax practitioners, auditors, accountants, directors, compliance officers, company secretaries and learners.

Course Outline

Fasset’s half-day Legislation Update will cover the relevant and appropriate aspects of changes in the legislation that affects members of the Fasset sector. A thorough explanation of how to comply with the changes in legislation will be presented. The specific legislation covered will include, but is not limited to an overview of the regulatory environment, including:

  • Companies Act of 2008
  • King III of 2009
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) of 2010
  • The Framework for Non Public Entities (Exposure Draft) of 2009
  • SA Generally Accepted Accounting Practice for Small and Medium Entities (GAAP for SME’s) of 2009
  • Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) of 2001
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  • Tax Practitioners Bill of 2008
  • Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) of 2003
  • Close Corporation Act (Consequential Amendment) of 2009
  • Consumer Protection Act (CPA) of 2009
  • National Credit Act (NCA) of 2005
  • Environmental Taxes
  • Protection of Personal Information Bill (POPI)

Training Provider - ProBeta Accountancy Development (Pty) Ltd

Henk Heymans is a Chartered Accountant with a Doctorate in Financial Management, a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Certified Accountants and is registered with the Public Accountants and Auditors Board. Henk has extensive experience in training all levels of staff and management and has been invited to speak at conferences in South Africa as well as in Australia, Spain, Mauritius, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana. He has done research in external auditing and developed several courses, audit methodologies and software packages.

Lynette Badenhorst is a Director and the Chief Financial Officer at ProBeta. Lynette has taught at various tertiary institutions including North West University (Potchefstroom campus), Damelin and Vista University. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has an Advanced Certificate in Tax, a Certificate in Forensic and Investigative Auditing, a Masters Degree in Domestic and International Tax, and a Masters Degree in International Tax. Lynette is involved in many domestic and international projects facilitating training for ProBeta’s advanced courses. She also heads up the annual ProBeta tax booklet.

Agenda - The seminar will run from 08h00 to 13h00 and will include registration (08h00 to 08h30), and a Fasset welcome and briefing (08h30 to 08h50).

Delegate - Please complete and fax back a separate registration form for each delegate to the Call Centre. On-line registration is also available via the website ( – Events section) to facilitate a faster registration.

Registration for the first seminar closes on 9 September 2010, thereafter, 10 working days before the commencement of each seminar.

Fax: (011) 388 0601 or (021) 413 0401 or (031) 571 0201 Telephonic Enquiries: 086 101 0001

Organisation Name
Organisation Registration Number (SDL or Other – Compulsory)
Title and Full Name
Job Title / Are you a registered SDF? /  Yes  No
Have you signed a Learnership Agreement? /  No  Yes – specify:
Tel / ( ) / Fax / ( )
E-mail
Special dietary requirements(We will endeavour to accommodate otherdietary requirements where possible) /  Not Applicable  Kosher  Halaal  Vegetarian
The following information is required by the Department of Higher Education and Training for statistical purposes only:
Population Group /  African  White  Coloured  Indian / Asian
Gender /  Male  Female / Disability /  Yes  No
South African Citizen /  Yes – South African Identification Number
 No – Identification Number (South African or Other)
Details of person to whom you report in your organisation:
Full Name
E-mail / Fax / ( )
Are you a Fasset member (registered levy payer or non-levy payer) /  Yes  No
If yes, are you: /  Levy paying  Non-levy paying
If no, please specify your constituency: /  Professional Body  Educational Institution  Trade Union
 Non-Fasset member & non-levy payer (SDL exempt)  NGO/CBO
 Non-Fasset member & levy payer (SDL eligible)  Government
What professional institute are you a member of, or intending to become a member of?

Dates and Venues

Please refer to the dates and venues overleaf and indicate your choice (one only) in the space below. Fasset is at times able to extend this event to additional venues, should the demand warrant this. If you would like us to schedule an additional venue in your preferred province or town, please specify the town below, 14 days before the commencement of the first event (this allows the Seta to advertise additional venues to all the delegates and prevent wasted travel). We will consider scheduling additional venues where there is a demand by 14 or more delegates, across a range of Fasset-registered employers, for a specific venue. Delegates who specify an additional venue will be notified in writing of the venue and date. Maps are available on the Fasset website and will be provided upon confirmation of your registration.

Province / Date / Town / Venue
Other(Please specify preferred town if not included)
Province / Date / Town / Venue
Eastern Cape / 6 October 2010 / Port Elizabeth / NMMU Theatre, Conference Centre, North Campus
7 October 2010 / East London / The Blue Lagoon Hotel
Free State / 21 September 2010 / Welkom / Au Jardin Guest House
22 September 2010 / Bloemfontein / The President Hotel
Gauteng / 16 September 2010 / Pretoria East / CSIR Convention Centre
21 September 2010 / Vaal / Emerald Casino
22 September 2010 / Johannesburg West / Silverstar Casino
23 September 2010 / Johannesburg North / Protea Balalaika
7 October 2010 / Johannesburg South / Crown Reef Convention Centre
8 October 2010 / Midrand / Protea Midrand
8 October 2010 / Pretoria West / Swanlake Conference Centre
KwaZulu-Natal / 29 September 2010 / Durban / Gateway 1 on 1
30 September 2010 / Pietermaritzburg / The Golden Horse Casino
1 October 2010 / Newcastle / Black Rock Casino
Limpopo / 5 October 2010 / Tzaneen / Fairview River Lodge
6 October 2010 / Polokwane / Protea Hotel The Ranch
Mpumalanga / 14 September 2010 / Witbank / eMalahleni / Protea Highveld
15 September 2010 / Nelspruit / Protea Nelspruit
North West / 17 September 2010 / Potchefstroom / The Elgro Hotel
Western Cape / 28 September 2010 / Cape Town South / Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC)
29 September 2010 / Cape Town North / Medical Research Conference Center (MRC)
30 September 2010 / Somerset West / The Lord Charles Hotel
1 October 2010 / Worcester / Protea Cumberland
5 October 2010 / George / Tramonto
Northern Cape / 23 September 2010 / De Aar / Shreiner House
13 October 2010 / Springbok / Okiep Country Hotel

Please Note

  1. It is the role of the Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) to distribute this invitation to relevant individuals in the organisation who may benefit from this training.
  2. Confirmation of registration together with an agenda and a map will be provided per fax or e-mail. If, by chance, you do not receive confirmation, please contact the Call Centre on 086 101 0001 to confirm that you are registered. If you register and are unable to attend, or wish to be replaced by a colleague, please notify the Call Centre at least 7 days before the event to enable Fasset to manage numbers and prevent wastage.
  3. Any venue with less than 14 registrations will be cancelled and delegates notified in writing.
  4. While every effort is made to pre-plan training events, delegates are accommodated on a first-come first-served basis when registering. Where we are unable to accommodate you at your venue of choice, you will be contacted to confirm another acceptable venue.
  5. Fasset reserves the right to refuse late-comers or delegates who book after the deadline.
  6. Fasset members who pay the Skills Development Levy and who travel over 300kms (roundtrip) to attend a training session will be reimbursed at a rate of R3-28 per kilometre. The travel claim procedure and the requirements for this travel claim are available on our website (Events section).
  7. Should a delegate choose to attend a training session at a venue not in close proximity to their home, and other adequately located venues have been provided by Fasset, Fasset will not reimburse a travel claim. Claims will only be paid where the closest venues are fully booked and delegates are requested by the Fasset Call Centre to move to another venue. This request will be kept on file by Fasset as proof and all claims will be verified against this.