The Top 35-under-35 competition was launched six years ago and has been an incredible journey. We have met such dynamic young men and women who have worked so hard and achieve so much at their young age. This month to celebrate SAICA’s 40th year anniversary we profile 40 of these young chartered accountants who are…
DetailsPushing the boundaries of possibility AUTHOR | Monique Verduyn Photos | Theana Breugem Why Dineshrie Pillay left the world of corporate finance to pursue a career as a leadership trainer and executive coach. Great things never come from comfort zones. To be successful, you have to use each day as an opportunity to improve, to…
DetailsMaslow’s hierarchy of needs (also known as Maslow’s pyramid) is a great model for understanding the role leadership plays in needs fulfilment and how that can help us retain, develop and motivate employees. Since people are more likely to follow leaders who allow them to scale the pyramid faster, it is an excellent idea to…
DetailsNo matter the business environment and the amount of available cash coming off this weaker base, businesses should always be thinking about their cash strategy and how they can use this to get better returns. After all, there is no market risk with cash. Capital is guaranteed and that is exactly what businesses need right…
DetailsIf we remain true to SAICA’s fundamental ethical principles, which are professional behaviour, integrity, professional competence and due care, objectivity and confidentiality, we will create an environment where there is no ground for the malignant fraud of the corruption virus to grow and spread. As the world grapples with the devastating impact of COVID-19, it…
DetailsSociety has undoubtedly painted a picture of coders being male. What can be done to change this? Gender equality in technology remains a global challenge. To help more women prepare for careers in the tech industry, as part of SAICA’s Women in Leadership webinar series, two powerhouse women in the tech sector, Dr Sinini Ncube,…
DetailsIn 2018, it was reported that 265 of the then 46 000 members of SAICA had been put through disciplinary proceedings. At the time, the public was particularly aware of the role that chartered accountants (CAs(SA)) had played in various scandals such as the spectacular collapses of Steinhoff and VBS, as well as the role…
DetailsThe objective of SDG 3 is to ‘Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages’. Without good health, it is impossible to function at our full potential. Our physical health and mental well-being determine the quality of life we can live and influence the health and mental well-being of those we come…
DetailsNhlamulo Khoza (29) shares his journey as a Thuthuka beneficiary and how he transitioned from trainee CA(SA) to member of a divisional executive team within Nedbank. If one profession that could be equated to a fast car, the chartered accountancy profession would be it. This is because it enables individuals to grow at a pace…
DetailsFatima Mamod describes as ‘nothing short of phenomenal’ seeing her staff’s projects come to life and witnessing the impact and value they bring, and says she still gets butterflies when she visits any of their project sites. A tenacious leader of a highly talented team of 26, Fatima Mamod is the Area Finance Manager South…
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