By Lionel Shawe, Managing Partner at Allen and Overy and Lauren Tunstall, PSL at Allen & Overy On 13 January 2016, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued its new international lease accounting standards IFRS 16 Leases which removes the distinction between finance leases and operating leases for lessees with effect from 1 January 2019.…
DetailsFollowing the departure of Mr Bert Chanetsa from the FSB at the end of December 2016, Adv. Tshidi, in his capacity as the Registrar in terms of the Financial Markets and Credit Rating Services Acts has delegated his powers and functions to Mr Jurgen Boyd, who will exercise the said powers and functions in addition…
DetailsOryx Properties Limited, the only Namibian property company listed on the Namibian Stock Exchange, has announced the appointment of Carel Fourie as its new chief executive officer with effect from 1 March 2017. Oryx Properties has a premier-quality retail, industrial and office real-estate portfolio valued at about R2.326 billion which generates a dependable, sustainable and…
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DetailsRecognising its immense responsibility as a profession to tackle issues that stand in the way of South Africa growing a strong and sustainable economy, SAICA launched an active citizenry initiative called Unite 4 Mzansi. The campaign is seeking the support of millions of South Africans in taking a strong stand against corruption. And that includes…
DetailsThird-party (agent) appointments issued under section 179 create untold conflict amongst taxpayers and third parties alike, pitting employer against employee and bank against client where the only winner is SARS. By Tarryn Atkinson It’s not really new and we can’t even blame it on the controversial Tax Administration Act1 (TAA). It could, however, be said…
DetailsThere is a perception that selecting a large brand name software supplier is the safe choice; that there are fewer risks involved. I’m here to tell you that size does matter, but not in the way you might expect. Let’s look at a large software supplier. In most cases, large suppliers mean large costs. Not…
DetailsShe describes herself as strong-willed, focused and extroverted. Lynn Grala tells us about Leigh-Ann Bezuidenhout great job and fantastic life in Bermuda and running the New York Half Marathon to raise money for J A Ncaca Primary School in Cradock Bermuda not only lured Leigh-Ann Bezuidenhout with its pink sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. What…
DetailsThe new Code represents a positive step forward in that it is principle-based and outcomes-based, and it takes the challenges and realities of today’s business world into account. Here, Deloittebreaks down exactly what is different and what is new and explains how companies are expected to apply these changes. The King Committee published the King…
DetailsBefore I delve into when your payday is, let us first discuss trying to spread your disposable income over a full month. If that statement on its own makes you nervous or confused, we have got bigger problems than I had anticipated. What I have witnessed is that payday comes and everyone is in the…
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