BMW is normally known for being fast, comfortable and exclusive, so, I was astounded that it would launch a 5 series with a two litre four cylinder engine. A car of this size and weight surely requires at least a 3 litre six cylinder engine to perform effectively, especially on the reef. To my surprise,…
DetailsIntroduction The social, political and economic inequalities of women throughout the world are well known and well documented by interest groups and lobbyists alike. So when you read about women who, throughout history, have made significant impacts in the sciences, business, political and environmental fields, you cannot help but want to celebrate and laud these…
DetailsThe response of the International Accounting Standards Board If this question was asked to politicians and business leaders, the answer would be a resounding ‘YES’. The ‘grey men who sit in dimly lit rooms and dream up accounting standards’ are responsible for the current global financial crisis. The gluttony of criticism has been primarily focused…
DetailsThe global financial crisis, which came to the fore in August 2007, has led to a worldwide recession, the consequences of which have been of an unprecedented magnitude and scale. This has included rapid decline in international trade volumes, increased risk aversion, reduced liquidity and heightened market uncertainty. In the main financial centres of the…
DetailsAddressing the shortage of CA(SA) skills in South Africa. One of the key strategic marketing objectives of SAICA for 2009 has been to increase the number of first year students presenting themselves at university to study BCom Accountancy with a view to becoming prospective CAs(SA). Communication Challenge The business challenge inherent in achieving this objective…
DetailsThere has been a number of enquiries from members on how exactly the structures referred to in our August article operate. In this update, we focus on the various Governing Councils and SAICA member structures that exist within the Regions, their roles and responsibilities, and how they ensure implementation of the SAICA-wide strategy. In each…
DetailsFirst CPD cycle The first CPD cycle, which started on 1 January 2006 and ended on 31 December 2008, ended on a phenomenal note with 98.5% of SAICA’s members complying by the extended recording date of 31 May 2009. During the months leading up to the end of the period as well as the extension,…
DetailsDaar is min twyfel oor Suid-Afrikaanse sakevertroue. Hierdie is moeilike tye. Die RMB/BER sakevertroueindeks het gedurende die 2Q2009 ’n nuwe sikliese laagtepunt van 26 bereik. Net 26 uit 100 bestuurders spreek vertroue uit. In 2007 was dit nog na aan 90. ’n Groot meerderheid van besigheidsmense ervaar momenteel duidelik ’n gebrek aan sakevertroue. In sommige…
DetailsFROM THE PEN BEE all you can BEE I’m sure you know at least one person who has held the view that Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) or Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-bBEE) has not worked. Not from a framework perspective mind you, they are quick to add, but rather from an implementation perspective. A few…
DetailsAs expected, because we operate in a global economy, South Africa has followed the footsteps of the rest of the world into recession. This has brought new meaning to the term ‘survival of the fittest’ for the businesses operating here. The consequence of recession is that many businesses find themselves suddenly in a tax loss…
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