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…
DetailsWelcome, 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.…
DetailsLeadership 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…
DetailsBack 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…
DetailsCFOs 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,…
DetailsMoses 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…
DetailsWhile the internal audit function has undergone significant transformation, the rapid pace of change is set to accelerate in the foreseeable future. Richard Walker, Advisory Director at BDO South Africa, sheds some light on some key industry trends that have emerged and some key areas of transformation we can expect to see defining the sector…
DetailsNtlambi Gulwa CA(SA), the IRBA’s Director Inspections, started her remarkable life journey in the lush landscapes of the Eastern Cape. Hers is a story of perseverance, determination and a deep-rooted commitment to making a difference. Growing up in the small village of Ngcwazi, Ntlambi’s passion for education and her drive to overcome challenges were evident…
DetailsWith their expertise in financial management, compliance and risk assessment, CAs(SA) like Amanda Zuma play a crucial role in ensuring efficient resource utilisation and improving service delivery. By encouraging disadvantaged students to become chartered accountants, teachers aim to provide them with a clear and attainable career path that can lead to economic stability, personal growth,…
DetailsIn 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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