How to plan the future while focusing on what matters. The last three years have been challenging years for global economics and organisations at large. The continued changes have increased operating risk and forced management to have an outlook to the future that is adaptive in nature while focusing on day-to-day operating changes. The first…
In an increasingly corrupt world, the role of the auditor is becoming more and more important. Aside from the importance of the legal requirements for an audit, the undertaking of the audit itself provides valuable insight. Its purpose is to provide a true and fair view of an organisation’s financial performance and position and is…
Aside from the importance of the legal requirements for an audit, the undertaking of the audit itself provides valuable insight and give an organisation an eage’s eye view of their financial performance and position; critical for informed decision-making. It is therefore imperative that CAs(SA) perform this duty with diligence, accuracy and transparency in order to…
In this issue we speak to some of the top achievers and among other issues, they share their exams tips, why they chose the CA(SA) route, and how they celebrated their results. Susanna Lucia Huyser (Anlu) First year of articles at Deloitte, Johannesburg What does this achievement mean to you and how did you celebrate?…
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) congratulates the 2 279 candidates who achieved success in the January 2023 Initial Test of Competence (ITC). This equates to an overall pass rate of 75%. The ITC serves as the first of two SAICA qualifying examinations. It assesses how well a candidate can apply the technical…
When we are designing the business of the future, we should value people over process and bring the extraordinary people together to create the dream team. With a people-first approach, companies can be more flexible, innovative and successful in their endeavours. Talent density is defined as the collective amount of talent held by a company’s…
Pursuing a perfect work/life balance frequently leads working moms down a path filled with overwhelming demands and lingering guilt. The problem is not chasing balance but rather the fundamental notion that balance is some form of equality between two sides of a scale. Women have always had a more challenging time in the workplace than…
At the end of last year, ChatGPT, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that everyone is speaking about, took a UK accountancy exam. It didn’t pass, but it didn’t fail by much either. What does this mean for the future of our profession? Although the AI tool showed a good understanding of the subject matter, it…
Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34 5G − two innovative smartphones that advance Samsung Galaxy’s commitment to designing awesome mobile experiences. The new additions to the popular Galaxy A54 5G will help users shoot steady and crisp videos, see clearly even in bright conditions, and do more of the things…
The next big threat to mobile security could happen to anyone – but Samsung Galaxy has a new line of defense Did you know that just receiving an image might be enough to let hackers in? While everyone knows not to open random links or attachments, that no longer guarantees safety as cybercriminals constantly explore…