As part of the value chain of advising accounting officers and accounting authorities, the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) has evaluated the role that audit committees play in terms of improving the financial management of departments that they serve in. Members often find themselves as members of a public sector audit committee, be it in…
DetailsA rigorous approach to the CA examinations process ensures that the qualification remains held in high regard There’s a reason the chartered accounting (CA(SA)) qualification is both coveted and esteemed: it’s hard earned. The work that goes into obtaining this qualification is often gruelling – but that’s precisely what ensures that the competencies (knowledge, skills,…
DetailsWhen it comes to the financial statements, the accountants always win … But why do they win? The purpose of the financial statements is to faithfully represent the economic phenomena underlying transactions and events. Faithfully representing the economics of transactions and events means that the principles in the Standards of GRAP that describe relationships and…
DetailsMount Grace Hotel and Spa is the perfect countryside destination for recharging. Situated amidst the mountains of Magaliesburg, it’s an exceptional getaway where you can reconnect with Mother Nature Just an hour and a half from Johannesburg, the hotel is a charming blend of classic style, elegant luxury and natural serenity. It boasts impressive construction…
DetailsA profession is only as good as the quality of the individuals that make it up and their shared capacity to work and learn together. That is the philosophy that inspired leadership development and coaching experts Joanne Searle CA(SA) and Matt Shelley (a certified master coach with the Institute of Management Consultants and Master Coaches…
DetailsSilhouette young woman practicing yoga on the beach at sunset. Meditation. Workplaces have been gripped with mental health crisis due to intense workloads, long hours and tough deadlines. Fortunately there are techniques to navigate through stress in the workplace Prolonged stress threatens the physical, psychological and social wellbeing of employees. It also has an impact…
DetailsIpfani Singo (29), known as Hope – a name that is apt for her story thus far − was one of the lucky people who had a clear vision of her future at an early age: she wanted to be a chartered accountant from as early as Grade 4, after hearing about it from her…
DetailsZanele Maduna CA(SA) (28) is currently a senior fund accountant at BNP Paribas in Jersey in the Channel Islands but says she is transitioning from corporate life to full-time entrepreneurship. ‘For the past three years, I have been building No Valo Holdings, which consists of the No Valo Learning Centre providing coaching support for students…
DetailsUnlike most people, CAs(SA) Richard and Yvonne Starkey decided to work hard on creating the lifestyle they both craved rather than fancy titles and big salaries. ‘We live in a random little country in Eastern Europe. We are a bit different, in fact, most people think we’re a bit odd,’ laughs Richard. ‘In fact, there…
DetailsOur means of entertainment have shifted considerably in the last few months because of COVID-19 and the lockdown regulations. We had to think out of the box when it comes to fun and relaxation. The same can be said about how online migration in the workplace has impacted our daily schedules. Hisense has designed a…
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