‘Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.’ This quote from Winston Churchill aptly resonates with the words of Professor Jonathan Jansen (Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State) at an event I attended recently. He spoke about why people fail in certain circumstances, but when put in…
In this special report we take a look at challenges and opportunities in the public sector and exploring developments in public finance management in the rest of Africa Africa’s cities poised for exponential growth Funding growth in municipalities A dream deferred Emerging economies and stability in Africa Simpler and improved reporting AFRICA’S CITIES POISED…
Every year, thousands of families are left in difficult financial situations as a result of their loved ones not having put in place adequate estate planning in the event of their death. It is estimated that as many as three-quarters of South Africans admit to having no form of estate planning in place. If you…
‘Nothing motivates me more than being asked to assist with a serious problem and having the ability to come up with a solution,’ says Accountant-General Michael Sass. Monique Verduyn spoke to him about the challenges he faces and the legacy he wishes to leave behind The Office of the Accountant-General(OAG), perched on the 19rd floor…
It seems wealthy investors aren’t all that different from their non-wealthy peers after all. They simply have more money with which to make similar irrational short-term decisions. There is no monopoly on behavioural biases, as we all succumb to human nature at times. A 2011 Barclays Wealth Insight article considered the differences in investment style…
Tax authorities are examining transfer pricing with increased attention. This hard-line approach, explains Fabrizio Lolliri, has resulted in a rise of transfer pricing cases being resolved in court Whilst positive macroeconomic indicators strengthen hopes of recovery, many corporations were still feeling the squeeze on their profit margins at the end of FY 2014. As companies…
The relaunch of SAICA’s AGA(SA) designation delivers a multi-faceted solution addressing challenges identified by SAICA members, by private and public sector employers in the local economy, by South Africa’s leadership, and by the global accounting profession. By Willi Coates When our members spoke, we listened. When research revealed local market demand, we responded. When the…
Unisa has introduced a one-year CTA programme to fast-track selected CA(SA) students The College of Accounting Sciences (CAS) at the University of South Africa (Unisa) is shaping the futures of accountancy students. CAS aspires to success and the innovation and sustainable transformation of the accounting sciences profession in South Africa. It is in this spirit…
We are living in an era of info-tainment where audiences are simultaneously seeking education and entertainment. Our role as speakers is to try to engage both sides of our audiences’ brain hemispheres: the left side (more rational and logical) as well as the right side (more fun and personable). Humour is one tool to being…
Prague may not be on your travel bucket list – but it should be. It rivals the beauty of Paris and will capture your heart in more than one way Prague’s history goes back a millennium. It’s a gorgeous, well-preserved medieval city coupled with a rich history, expansive parks and a hint of romance. The…