The implementation of IFRS 17 results in a major transformation in actuarial and finance reporting processes, systems and data. SAICA recently hosted an event at which some of the challenges and insights were discussed. The insurance industry saw the effective date of the IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts standard being deferred by two years from the…
Volkswagen − which translates into ‘people’s car’ − has always been iconic with creating people’s cars designed to meet the needs of all types of people. As people’s needs have changed over the years, many consumers are opting to buy more versatile vehicle. In keeping with this thinking, VW has decided to enter the mini…
Aerobotics has taken agriculture, one of the oldest industries in the world, and combined it with artificial intelligence, one of the newest. The result? A mind-blowing agritech company with four dynamic CAs pioneering, guiding and growing this South African-birthed company to global greatness whilst competing against some of the world’s best technology. By 2100, Africa’s…
Accounting ethics: Why character matters By Schalk Engelbrecht, Chief Ethics Officer at KPMG South Africa as well as Research Associate with the Centre for Applied Ethics (Stellenbosch University) and an Extraordinary Associate Professor with the School of Accounting Sciences (Northwest University) Johannesburg, 8 September 2020 – We generally assume that a person can be good…
Diversity and a love of learning is key to getting ahead in business There are tangible advantages to having a diverse background. 46-year-old Vusi Mpofu has an upbringing that spans Zimbabwe, Lesotho and South Africa, where he has garnered experience in a number of industries as an auditor, accountant, treasurer and at the present time…
Entrepreneur says integrity has been the cornerstone of his career Integrity, it’s something many say is missing from the corporate world and that current history would have you believe is none existent in many sectors – particularly the accounting industry which has been plagued by countless scandals over the past few years. But for accountant…
Entering the job market after your training contract It is that time of the year when final-year trainees are preparing for their future jobs. The last few months of your training contract is a stressful period mainly because you are entering uncharted territory – life after a training contract. Friends and family want to know…
As lockdown is easing and inter-provincial travel is allowed, a visit to the bush may just be what you need to lift your spirits and make you fall in love with our beautiful country once again. American author Jodi Picoult once wrote: ‘Africa – you can see a sunset and believe you have witnessed the…
Middelvlei Momberg Pinotage With international pinotage day on 10 October, it is fitting to celebrate Middelvlei’s 100 years in the capable hands of the Momberg family who have paved the way as one of the leading pinotage producers in the country. This exceptional wine honours the pinotage varietal – the first wine ever bottled under…
GUDGU is a proudly South African company that manufactures sugar and sugar free cordials that are alcohol free. Their products are hand-made, the traditional way, packed with flavour, and contain only the best quality ingredients. Dilute GUDGU cordials 1:6 (or to taste) with water, sparkling water or soda water to make a refreshing cold drink,…