Overview

The tax profession was being reshaped in real time. SARS had surpassed R2 trillion in revenue collection, auto-assessed millions of taxpayers, and outlined its Modernisation 3.0 vision of a future where "tax just happens" through biometric digital identities, behaviour-based risk profiling, e-invoicing, and real-time VAT reporting. At the same time, artificial intelligence was disrupting traditional tax compliance software, while taxpayers were increasingly relying on AI tools to manage their own tax affairs.

Presented by Nestene Botha, this session provided a practical and balanced view of the evolving tax technology landscape. Attendees explored how SARS was leveraging data, automation and AI to enhance compliance, how the role of the tax accountant was changing, the opportunities and risks presented by emerging technologies, and how practitioners could respond when clients arrived with AI-generated tax advice. The session concluded with a practical roadmap for remaining relevant and valuable as the profession continued its rapid transformation toward a technology-enabled future.

Webinar Content

• Overview of the current tax technology environment
• The changing role of the tax accountant
• SARS tax technology developments and Modernisation 3.0
• AI competition and disruption in the tax software market
• Risks and limitations of AI-powered tax tools
• Taxpayers using AI to manage their own tax affairs
• Managing AI-generated tax advice from clients
• Key takeaways and future-ready strategies for practitioners

Competencies Developed

By attending this webinar, participants were able to:

• Explain the current tax technology landscape and the impact of AI on tax work.
• Identify practical AI use cases for taxpayers, accountants and tax practitioners.
• Assess how technology was changing the role of the tax accountant.
• Explain how SARS used data, automation and AI to strengthen tax compliance.
• Recognise the risks and opportunities associated with AI-enabled tax administration.
• Evaluate the implications of taxpayers using AI to prepare and manage their own tax affairs.
• Develop practical strategies to remain relevant and competitive in an increasingly technology-driven profession.

Presenter

Nestene Botha

Nestene is a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) and co-founder of Explore ProTech, working at the intersection of accounting, technology and education. Recognised as one of SAICA Top 35-under-35 and named among Practice Ignition's Top 50 Women in Accounting, she has lectured and developed courses for more than ten tertiary institutions in South Africa and internationally.

Nestene developed one of the first AI for Accountants courses designed specifically for South African accountants and regularly presents internationally on artificial intelligence in the accounting profession. Known for delivering practical, evidence-based insights, she helps accountants and tax practitioners translate emerging technologies such as automation and AI into actionable strategies that enhance practice efficiency, client service and long-term relevance.

CPD

Attending this webinar and the successful completion of the online assessment will secure a certificate of completion for 2 hours of CPD.

Event Investment

Free for Tax Technician, Tax Practitioner, Tax Accountant CPD subscribers and Practice Packages. Not a CPD subscriber yet? Click here to register now.

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