Nagy’s appointment as CEO provides continuity at Irba
Choice of acting boss gives a leg up to auditing regulator, which is trying to repair its image
07 September 2022 - 20:56
The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (Irba) has named Imre Nagy as CEO, giving much-needed continuity to an industry regulator trying to repair its image that was marred by a string of high-profile audit failures.
Nagy was acting CEO of Irba since February 2021 after Jenitha John stepped down as the head of the organisation less than three weeks after then-finance minister Tito Mboweni dissolved the auditing watchdog’s board. Nagy has been with Irba for almost a decade. Before he was appointed acting CEO, he was director of inspections at the auditing oversight body...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.