HOW TO OVERCOME IT Sweaty palms, a tingling sensation, rapid heart rate ‒ these are just some of the physical symptoms that people feel when asked to speak; it’s officially called glossophobia ‒ fear of public speaking. This fear could also include total avoidance of events that focus on individual attention and result in limiting…
The issue of ‘disclosure overload’ is not new, neither is it an issue for preparers of IFRS financial statements only. In fact, a number of standard-setters and regulators around the world are attempting to find solutions to the issue of disclosure overload. By Mareli Dippenaar The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has found that financial…
A vital question! This month is a turning point for a large number of businesses on their empowerment journey. Thousands of BEE certificates will be expiring in April 2016. During April 2015 companies rallied to have a final verification done under the ‘old’ codes, expecting that the generic amended codes would become fully effective on…
While the introduction of a sugar tax and a tyre levy as well as adjustments to the capital gains tax inclusion rates were the talk of the day, there was also mention of yet another revision to the current venture capital company (VCC) provisions. By Greg Tarrant On 24 February 2016, the Minister of Finance,…
A few years ago, when a huge snowstorm hit a city in New Jersey, a local mayor took to the streets, shovel in hand, and helped workers clear paths. He rescued snowbound vehicles and even delivered nappies to a housebound mother. He was also savvy enough to tweet eyewitness observations to over a million Twitter…
Why strategy execution unravels You need an innovation strategy Why organisations don’t learn Restructuring: An international case study WHY STRATEGY EXECUTION UNRAVELS Donald Sull, Rebecca Homkes and Charles Sull debunk five of the most pernicious myths about how to implement strategy and replace them with a more accurate perspective that will help managers execute strategy effectively Since…
In many of my past articles, I’ve discussed the importance of saving. Last month (‘New Year’s Resolutions’) I referred to saving and paying off debt simultaneously. Sometimes it’s the same thing; sometimes it isn’t. If you’re paying off debt, I think the important thing is isolating what debt you’re paying off. I’m perplexed every time…
The Taxation Laws Amendment Act 23 of 2015, which was promulgated on 8 January 2016, kicks off the long-awaited retirement reform process – but are you ready? The aim of this first fledgling step towards broad reform is to harmonise the tax deductibility of contributions to all types of retirement funds, as well as provide…
The Amended Codes require that you address all five of the scorecard elements to achieve one of the eight B-BBEE status levels. Unless significant qualifying contributions were made prior to your 28 February 2016 financial year-end, it is possible that you will be found non-compliant when your 2016 financial year is measured under the Amended…
The root of the word ‘credibility’ is credo, which is Latin for ‘I believe’. Credibility is the feeling of trust and respect that you inspire in others. As a young professional, building your credibility is a key pillar towards building your brand, your career, and your values. It takes time to build it, but it…