For the newly appointed CEO of PwC, Shirley Machaba, building a leadership legacy driven by her own values and those of the firm will be her most significant achievement
The crucial need for better performance and greater accountability in public financial management systems has given rise to a call for more CAs(SA) to enter the public service. We spoke to some who are helping to make a difference
Cloud in Practice 2019 was SAICA’s first ‘silent’ conference with two concurrent streams running where delegates tuned in via headphones to listen to their chosen stream speaker. It was a great success. If you missed it, check out some of the highlights here.
The proposed amendments to the JSE listing requirements impact the entire financial supply chain, from management to those charged with governance, including audit committees and external auditors who perform reasonable assurance engagements on the issuers’ financial statements. READ ARTICLE
Musa Ndlovu’s story is an inspiring one. It’s the full-circle story of a newly qualified chartered accountant (CA(SA), who relocated just weeks ago to pursue an exciting career opportunity. Rewinding the hands of time, he was also the recipient of the SAICA’s Thuthuka Bursary Fund after his successful participation in the South African Maths Olympiad…
The SAICA Board has agreed to a request from the Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, and the Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, for SAICA to assist Government with the restructuring of its Eskom business through the establishment of the office of the Chief Restructuring Officer. SAICA will put together a team of specialists lead…
For the newly appointed CEO of PwC, Shirley Machaba, building a leadership legacy driven by her own values and those of the firm will be her most significant achievement. There’s a clear divide in South Africa between businesses that are committed to gender equity and those that aren’t. According to Grant Thornton’s recent International Business…
Editorial The Power Within Us The need for good and ethical leaders has never been greater than now. Locally and internationally, there’s a leadership crisis. No two leaders are the same, as they manage and lead in different ways, but at the forefront of your mind as a leader should always be how your leadership…
Allianz Global Wealth Report: South Africa’s financial assets decline by 3.2% Global financial assets fall in 2018 for the first time since the financial crisis Convergence between poorer and richer countries comes to a halt Growth in liabilities stabilizes at high level Global wealth middle class stagnates Allianz unveiled the tenth edition of the Allianz…
True legacy. The gift of a history steeped in experience. True inspiration. Inspiration derived from honing the talents of fertile soil, ideal climate and fruits of a superior vine. True mastery. Mastery that can only come with time and experience. True Taste. Taste derived from passionate winemaking, blended with a whole lot of soul. This…
As a profession that recognises itself as a critical player in creating value for the country and indeed the world, one of our main objectives is to instill the value of responsible leadership in all of those who are part of the profession already, as well as those who are working towards achieving the designation.…
The Amazon is the world’s largest rainforest, known as the lungs of the planet for its role in absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. The billions of trees hold a vast amount of carbon, accumulated over hundreds and even thousands of years. The leaves absorb a huge quantity of carbon dioxide and put oxygen back…
By Jeff Miller With the World Economic Forum for Africa happening in Cape Town this week as well as the latest quarterly SA GDP data being released, there is naturally a big focus on the state of SA Inc. It’s no secret that in 2019, South Africa’s economic environment has been fraught with challenges. South…
By Hayden Sadler, Country Manager for South Africa at INFINIDAT Now is the time for companies to ensure their data is compliant with the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act. Although, South African businesses have been slow on the uptake when preparing for PoPI, intelligent data management can greatly simplify this mammoth task. Wavering is…
You have become the specialist in your field of expertise. People look up to you and are guided by your wisdom and knowledge. You are now ready to transition into a teacher and train people around you. Let’s look at how to do this. READ ARTICLE
How often do you sit back and critically look at your finances? Or are you so busy making a living and building a career that you never find time to assess your personal financial wellbeing? READ ARTICLE
The financial health of South Africa’s cities and towns is worse than ever before, with only 18 out of 257 municipalities getting clean audit reports for the 2017/18 financial year. Surely it’s long past time to introduce more transparency into our government spending. READ ARTICLE
Organisations are great at providing learning opportunities under the guise of leadership development. These ‘events’ are generally an opportunity to build a deeper, trusted relationship with colleagues and the development of personal leadership attributes. And thereafter, you launch back into the reality of your daily life, somewhat ‘changed’ READ ARTICLE
By Selina Bieber, Regional Director for Turkey and MENA at GoDaddy EMEA If you ask any female entrepreneur why she decided to strike out on her own rather than working for a boss, one of the more common reasons you will hear is “I wanted more flexibility and freedom”. Half of South African small business…
It’s no secret that men still dominate in the C-suite. Change is coming but gender inequality remains a critical moral, social and economic issue. It’s up to all of us to make it happen sooner rather than later. Globally, women continue to be excluded from achieving the highest leadership positions. According to UN Women, the…
