The beginning of August this year saw the merging of two significant firms in the South African accounting industry, RSM South Africa and Ngubane Johannesburg. The combined business, trading as RSM South Africa, will now have annual billings in excess of R300 million and over 370 staff. The merger will accelerate both businesses’ ambitions to…
In the world of equations and balance sheets, two hearts found their equilibrium. Meet Ané and Sakkie Church, the dynamic duo of the accounting world who not only balance budgets but also each other’s lives in the most endearing way possible. From chance meetings to dream vacations, their love story is an inspiring ode to…
Stepping into the last quarter of 2023 our country continues to grapple with a massive trust deficit that spans across leaders in both the public and private domains. In these trying times, it becomes imperative to recognise that trust is a delicate equilibrium shaped by three key attributes: technical competence (ability), genuine intentions (benevolence), and…
In a world where numbers and spreadsheets often hold the key to financial success, there’s a unique story that beautifully weaves together not only the intricacies of balance sheets but also the delicate threads of love and companionship. Meet Ebrahim Tootla and his wife Aarifah – a power couple whose journey is a testament to…
South Africa is rated the most unequal country in the world, with a 2022 World Bank report ranking it first out of 164 countries. About 10% of the population owns more than 80% of the country’s wealth, says the report. This is largely due to historical reasons such as apartheid, which was phased out in…
Welcome, dear reader! Today we are going to focus on what to do the day before the exam and on the day of the exam so that you can achieve the results that reflect your countless hours of studying. The day before the exam This is your rest day. Sleep in. Take the day off.…
Leadership has always fascinated me. I worked for managers with exceptional leadership qualities who inspired me to become the best leader I can be. I also worked for managers who made me realise what kind of leader I never want to be. Inspirational leadership involves much more than only leading and inspiring your team to…
Back in the day, when the scientific calculator just launched in South Africa, there was a very set path to becoming a CA(SA): to work at an auditing company. And more likely than not, at one of the Big 4 auditing firms. But our world and profession have evolved over the past two decades. Even…
CFOs are uniquely positioned to become critical drivers of digital transformation. The digital revolution coupled with new business pressures resulting from the global pandemic have reshaped the role of the CFO in organisations of all sizes and across all sectors. <!doctype html> Where once the CFO’s primary focus was on reporting historical financial performance,…
Moses Tshitangano took a leap of faith and is developing future CAs(SA) for the under-resourced province. Training offices give aspiring chartered accountants the opportunity to gain practical experience and apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios, enabling them to develop professional competence in financial regulations, tax laws, accounting standards, and auditing procedures. They learn how…