Kumeshnee Singh CA(SA), a partner at Deloitte Durban, is a phenomenal yet humble achiever. Fondly known as Kimmy, she believes that the little things in life make a difference Being an ultra-achiever from a young age and retaining your humility shows character. Kimmy Singh doesn’t strive to be super woman but she does acknowledge being…
DetailsOne of the greatest achievements for anyone studying to become a chartered accountant is probably the day that they graduate. Once this milestone has been achieved, the new CA is on the road to starting his or her career. Before embarking on this lifetime journey, it is very important that all young CAs take control…
DetailsSAICA researches the future world of work The future of the professions Debating the Future Data analytics: Disrupting the traditional audit approach SAICA RESEARCHES THE FUTURE WORLD OF WORK Research indicates that many functions in the professional services field are likely to be automated in the near future. To prepare for this disruption and to…
DetailsFanile Shongwe CA(SA) is Head of Debt Products at Standard Bank in Mozambique. And he is boldy set on the quest of making the ‘Africa Rising’ story a reality It all started in 2012, when Fanile happened to picked up a copy of the Economist and read a story on Africa rising. Around the same…
DetailsThis is part one of a three-part series on integrated reporting. In the first article, we track trends and improvements that we have seen over the first six years since the introduction of integrated reporting in South Africa. In the second article, we will look at developments in the business model and the capitals. In…
Details2017 started with a bang, despite most people saying they wanted a slow start after a hectic 2016. Unfortunately for most of you, slowing down is not always up to you. There are so many distractions and opportunities that, without you being fully aware of them, derail you from the course you wanted to be…
DetailsIan Matthews, Head of Business Development at Bravura, an independent investment banking firm specialising in corporate finance and structured solutions, considers whether Corporate South Africa is experiencing a decline in tax morality. For the last 20 years a growth trend in South Africa’s tax revenue indicated a population of loyal and patriotic taxpayers who have…
DetailsWith only a few months to go before the office of the Information Regulator is operational and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) becomes fully enacted, organisations must be aware of the limited time left to comply with the comprehensive requirements of the new legal dispensation. This is the view expressed by Michiel Jonker,…
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