It was a Tuesday at 10:37 pm I had three tabs open: CIPC, SARS eFiling and a client’s folder. My inbox pinged while a spreadsheet asked for the same company number I’d already typed twice that day. I caught a duplicate capture just in time, but I knew I might not catch it next time.…
Wouter Snyman, founder and CEO of the attooh! Financial Services Group, recently made a powerful statement during a keynote talk: ‘We spend most of our lives building wealth until we lose our health − only to then spend all our wealth trying to regain our health.’ I regularly present well-being-focused talks and workshops to professionals…
Sustainability and related reporting are all abuzz at the moment. However, the focus is on for-profit companies with little to no attention paid to charitable organisations (COs) that have a significant impact on vulnerable groups, animals and the environment. If sustainability is about outcomes, why is this sector an afterthought? Governments are increasingly unable or…
Section 25B of the Income Tax Act governs the taxation of income in trusts and their beneficiaries. Specifically, subsections 25B(1) and 25B(2) apply to income received or accrued by resident beneficiaries. For non-resident beneficiaries, unless section 7(8) applies, the income must be taxed in the trust. Section 25B(1): Vested Rights of Resident Beneficiaries Income received…
In today’s complex legal and regulatory environment, the courts are frequently called upon to resolve disputes that involve specialised, technical, or professional knowledge. In such matters, the evidence of an expert witness often becomes a decisive factor. For members of the accounting profession, the possibility of serving as an expert witness is both a responsibility…
Editorial This October issue of Accountancy South Africa (ASA) carries special significance for me as I step into the role of editor. It is both a privilege and a responsibility to take forward a publication that has been shaped with care, vision, and commitment by those who came before me. In particular, I would like…
ASA September 2025 Heritage Month Editorial It’s with a sadness, yet excitement in my heart as I write my last Editor’s note. After 11 years, a phenomenal season at SAICA has come to an end. As I reflect back, I am proud of the profession and all the members who I have met along the…
realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, has launched the GT 7 Dream Edition, created in collaboration with the Aston Martin, to the South African market. The launch of the new realme flagship falls in line with the company’s strategy to double its global user base and establish itself as a major player in the high-end…
ASA August Issue, Women’s Month 2025 Editorial Women’s month is one of my favourite issues! Not only because it’s one of the very first issues I wrote for when my journey with Accountancy SA began, but it’s always a powerful reminder of how one woman’s story can inspire another to keep moving forward and achieve…
When Pumla Molope’s mother, Nosipho, decided to study her CA(SA) after having completed her science degree (and while raising a family), she did more than simply open her daughter’s eyes to an exciting and dynamic profession. She taught her that it’s never too late, and you can achieve whatever you set your mind to. As…