Dedication, passion, and a commitment to her self-development have made Sindi Mabaso-Koyana, head of AIH, a true trailblazer in the world of accounting and governance, and a role model for the next generation of leaders.
By Chris de Zeeuw, founding partner and Managing Director of Capisol Software Approximately 25-30% of accountants’ time is taken up searching for documents. As a result, many companies are spending unnecessary time searching for invoicing information and documents, correcting errors, or ensuring document compliance when all of these processes can be safely automated. Finance and…
Post-Implementation review in South Africa The new and revised auditor reporting standards became effective for audits offinancial statements for periods ending on or after 15 December 2016. With more than two years of post-implementation experience, SAICA provides an overview and analysis of the revised format of the auditor’s reports of certain entities listed on the…
The diagram above is an excellent rendition of the current debate on executive leadership. I find this particularly entertaining, as I have been following this topic for well on 30 years now. Hence I have coined the terms principle-/value-based leader, Upside-down Leader, or UDL for short. If your executive boss is the leader on the…
Dedication, passion, and a commitment to her self-development have made Sindi Mabaso-Koyana, head of AIH, a true trailblazer in the world of accounting and governance, and a role model for the next generation of leaders. One of the country’s most powerful women in business, Sindi Mabaso-Koyana has had an illustrious and exciting career. Currently the…
This year’s finalist group and of course, the winners, have built businesses across all sectors offering innovation and exceptional acumen and leadership on the topics of organisational culture, upskilling the unemployed youth, tourism and conservation, effective food supply chain management, online payment and credit systems, insurance and insurance underwriting, the owner and operator hotel model…
In society, conventional wisdom holds that it is difficult to lead or negotiate or make demands from a position of perceived weakness. Leaders tend to adopt more of a stern, sometimes tyrannous attitude as a means to be taken seriously. Therefore, people, especially leaders, are expected to never show vulnerability. It now turns out that…
Accounting professionals can go from surviving to thriving with the right network By: Jason Blumer The small and medium-sized business sector is the lifeblood of every economy. Whether you are in the US, UK, Australia or South Africa, you will hear about the importance of nurturing small businesses. One of the most rewarding elements of…
9th annual survey on top business risks attracts record participation of 2,700+ experts from over 100 countries Cyber incidents have become more damaging and expensive for companies – and often result in lawsuits and litigation after the event Business interruption ranks second, but remains a key challenge with digitalization and civil unrest creating new causes…
Zero-based budgeting can be a powerful tool to engage and empower line managers, increase budget transparency and make sure your spending actually supports your business goals. Doing it purely as a cost-cutting exercise will undermine all the benefits, though READ FULL ARTICLE
64% of US large-cap funds under performed the S&P 500 over 1 year, and 82% over five years! At home, only 34% of equity funds under performed the S&P South Africa DSW over one year but, sadly, 91% under performed over five years (2018 SPIVA Scorecard) READ FULL ARTICLE
Don’t be caught making saddles when you should be making car seats. That was the key message restated by several innovation experts at the CA(SA) of the Future conference. READ FULL ARTICLE
The diagram above is an excellent rendition of the current debate on executive leadership. I find this particularly entertaining, as I have been following this topic for well on 30 years now. Hence I have coined the terms principle-/value-based leader, Upside-down Leader, or UDL for short. If your executive boss is the leader on the…
Presenting and public speaking can be both daunting and exhilarating. In this article, I will share with you a three-step approach to awaken the speaker within you. READ FULL ARTICLE
DetailsAccording to National Treasury, fewer than 3% of South Africans are able to retire comfortably without having to make drastic changes to their lifestyles. Do you want to work hard all your life only to struggle financially when you are retired? READ FULL ARTICLE
DetailsZero-based budgeting can be a powerful tool to engage and empower line managers, increase budget transparency and make sure your spending actually supports your business goals. Doing it purely as a cost-cutting exercise will undermine all the benefits, though READ FULL ARTICLE
Details64% of US large-cap funds under performed the S&P 500 over 1 year, and 82% over five years! At home, only 34% of equity funds under performed the S&P South Africa DSW over one year but, sadly, 91% under performed over five years (2018 SPIVA Scorecard) READ FULL ARTICLE
DetailsIn society, conventional wisdom holds that it is difficult to lead or negotiate or make demands from a position of perceived weakness. Leaders tend to adopt more of a stern, sometimes tyrannous attitude as a means to be taken seriously. Therefore, people, especially leaders, are expected to never show vulnerability. It now turns out that…
DetailsI find it helpful to remember that all of us struggle with decision-making from time to time – even highly successful people. We all make decisions every day. But as you become responsible for more people or projects, your decisions become weightier. It can be difficult to trust that you’re making the best choice. Here…
DetailsJust as the Internet and digital records transformed financial markets, there will be a natural integration of blockchains into stock exchanges over the next decade for those that are prepared to embrace the disruptive nature of this technology. READ FULL ARTICLE
DetailsDigitalisation is here and it is integrated into every aspect of our personal lives. As business leaders, the key is to embrace the digital world, then integrate it into our existence. Combining human emotional intelligence with artificial intelligence will enhance and streamline work beyond our imagination It sometimes astounds me that we are heading into…
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