Responsibilities of the audit committee This is the second part in a series of articles on the 1-2-3 of audit committees. In the first part, we gave an overview of the recommendations The Institute of Directors in Southern Africa issued the King IV Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa, 2016 (King IV Report) on…
James Wilkinson Ayanda Kanana Francois Herbst Tyron Barnard Robert Zwane Since the launch of the Top 35 competition in 2014, every year we are yet again completely blown away by the calibre of the Top 35-Under-35 finalists. Each finalist walks into that judging room at Investec to tell their journey of success; some are nervous,…
Accelerate Job Creation Sustainable socio-economic solutions for SMMEs in South Africa The ethical time is now! Why NPOs need chartered accountants Become a change agent in the public sector Ethical courage Growing SMEs into globally competitive businesses Accelerate Job Creation If you are a young person between the ages of 15 and 24 in…
I recently spent 20 minutes with one remarkable individual after the next as fellow judges and I assessed finalists in SAICA’s Top 35-Under-35 chartered accountants for 2017. Though varying evaluation criteria guided the process, one metric stood out for me: integrity. I often reflect on the challenges facing South Africa’s leadership at present and the…
The importance of high endeavour Given today’s rapidly changing world and the unpredictable nature of many industries, companies are having to rely more and more on financial and operational data to inform strategic decisions. Finding a financial reporting solution that meets the business needs of today – and responds to the still-developing requirements of tomorrow…
The world is your oyster Patricia Scott (née Galbraith) has been living in New Zealand with her Kiwi husband for four years and thoroughly enjoys the laid-back Kiwi lifestyle, except perhaps when the traffic lights take forever to turn green. Patricia is currently lecturer and tutor for first-year accounting students, doing her part to ignite…
Rebuilding Trust If you look at the traits of the great leaders of our time, there is one that stands out: they are all highly trusted. As a CA(SA) you know that no matter how captivating your vision is, how great your strategy is, how effectively you communicate, or even if you have a team…
This article isn’t directed at the large multinationals with vast security resources but is meant for the individual who is keen to protect his privacy and small businesses who want to make sure they are protecting their information Over the course of the last decade, a new economy has come to dominate global markets; similar…
My previous article, ‘Debilitating Inflation’ in the July 2017 issue of ASA, was a warning not to assess growth in absolute rand terms but rather in percentage growth. Despite this, I found myself falling into this trap again. We’ve acquired a couple of new neighbours in the last year and being the sociable street that…
There may be times when you need to co-present with two or three other people as part of your talk. In order for you and your team to present with impact, follow the steps below. Present as a unified force: A group presentation is one presentation with a number of presenters delivering it. It is…