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Accounting Technician [AT(SA)], Associate General Accountant [AGA(SA)] and Chartered Accountant [CA(SA)].

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On strategy Shoprite’s strategy in the time of COVID-19

With a background in financial management and business valuations, I have always been intrigued by ‘strategy’, that thing that ultimately sets a company apart from the next and probably, together with strong leadership, the main driver behind sustained value creation. In a series of interviews, I will be exploring different business leaders’ (all chartered accountants)…

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Increased cybersecurity awareness during the pandemic

With companies making use of increased mediums of technology to conduct work-related activities, the emphasis on cybersecurity has intensified. However, while there may be a number of security measures in place, the end-user will always remain the most vulnerable target. Creating a culture of cybersecurity awareness is therefore a key component to help combat cyber…

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Investing during COVID-19

At SAICA’s ‘Leadership in a Time of Crisis’ webinar series, Investec’s chief investment strategist, Chris Holdsworth, shared insights on how the pandemic is shaping investment strategie. As if there isn’t enough to worry about during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have seen their investments tank over the past few weeks. Chris Holdsworth explained how he…

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Focus: Investing in students and stakeholders

In the July issue of Accountancy SA, Wayne van Zijl CA(SA) submitted that, as with medical professionals, professional accountants may need to take an oath too, because while doctors have a direct impact when it comes to saving people’s lives, accountants’ actions may equally impact the lives and livelihoods of thousands of people.1 Of course,…

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Feature: Why do I believe in bitcoin and its blockchain technology ledger?

In September 2008 the great financial crisis started. In October 2008 Satoshi Nakamoto released a white paper that explained bitcoin and the ledger that uses blockchain technology and the vision for one currency for the world using the Internet of Value. Bitcoin, as opposed to fiat currencies, is a decentralised digital currency that enables instant…

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Feature: Does cyber insurance truly mitigate financial risks?

Cyber insurance has many benefits, but also some limitations that CFOs and accounting departments are not always aware of. Here’s how you can protect yourself more comprehensively. The estimated impact of cybercrime on the South African economy is R2,2 billion per annum. Impersonation crimes, especially, are of huge concern. These fraud instances, where fraudsters assume the identity…

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Feature: Transforming the accounting education landscape

A generation of better-equipped accounting professionals could not only help guide smarter economic choices in the public and private sectors but also serve as a bulwark against corruption. South African students are struggling at university. This is now well documented. Students take more years than average to complete degrees and drop out at high rates.…

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Profile: PJ Botha – The secret to success is helping others

‘You don’t have to start your own business to create wealth,’ write PJ Botha CA(SA) and his brother, Geo, presenters of the TV series Welvaartskeppers (wealth creators), in their first book, Word Ryk, Bly Ryk. In their insightful book, the brothers Botha endeavour to teach ordinary South Africans how to make money in a challenging…

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Focus: Improving efficiency within the audit process by using digital technological tools

Technology is rapidly evolving, and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we work and communicate. Auditors need to be aware of the digital technology tools that are currently available and how to use them as part of the audit process to make the audit process more efficient and effective. This requires that the auditors…

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Cover Story: Shabeer Khan – Relentless dedication to tackle corruption

In 2022, Municipal IQ recorded 193 service delivery protests. This is a powerful statement made by South Africans whose quality of life has been diminished by their municipalities’ inaction, and it is the plight of these individuals that motivates Shabeer Khan, the Accountant-General of South Africa. Shabeer explains that one of his primary responsibilities as…

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Profile: Koko Khumalo – Motlanalo on the up and up

Founded on the values of respect and integrity, Motlanalo Inc, a black women-owned SMP headquartered in Polokwane, Limpopo, is geared towards transforming the audit landscape. In reliving the events around the genesis of her firm, Koko Khumalo CA(SA) entertains an erudite conversation on learning organisations, a branch of study associated with knowledge management. The CEO…

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Profile: Mpho Lebethe – Catapulting youngsters into their destinies

Mpho Lebethe has combined her passion for entrepreneurship with an equally fierce enthusiasm for upliftment, forging a career path that ensures others rise as she does. ‘My grandparents raised me with the belief that even if you only have R100, you can still share R50 with those who have less than you,’ says Mpho. It’s…

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