The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors
Lorraine van Schalkwyk APR is an experienced public relations professional currently serving as the Manager of Brand, Marketing, Social Media, and Media Relations at The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors since July 2016. Previously, Lorraine held significant leadership roles at the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa, including President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, where initiatives included forming the Legislation and Regulation Committee to enhance self-regulation in public relations. Lorraine has also worked with various organizations such as PR Worx and CIMA, overseeing marketing strategies and client relations. Lorraine's educational background includes a National Diploma in Public Relations from Nelson Mandela University and several credentials from PRISA.
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The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors
The IRBA is a public protection statutory body established to protect the financial interests of the public by ensuring registered auditors and their firms deliver services of the highest quality. It upholds audit firm independence to ensure that audit quality is such that it enhances the accuracy and credibility of financial performance reporting. In this way, the IRBA has an important role to play in building the reputation of South Africa as an investment market for both local and global investors and driving economic growth for the country. The IRBA also registers suitably qualified accountants as auditors, who must adhere to the highest ethics standards, and promotes the auditing profession through the effective regulation of assurance conducted in accordance with internationally recognised standards and processes.