South Africans use the word “transformation” in a way that’s often surprising to outsiders. In the rest of the world it just means a particularly significant or sudden change; to us, it signifies a complex web of ideas encompassing affirmative action, redress for the wrongs of apartheid, reducing inequalities in the distribution of income and…
DetailsWomen reinventing leadership There’s an incoming wave of female talent that is reinventing and reimagining leadership in today’s time. These women leaders are resetting the new stage of leadership and reshaping our world view. Join SAICA at the second annual ‘Women in Leadership’ event and be inspired to re-evaluate your position. Guest speakers: Dr Mamphela…
DetailsCompany Location Revenue Employees 1 IBM USA $99.9 bil 426,751 2 General Mills USA $14.8 bil 33,000 3 Procter & Gamble USA $79.7 bil 127,000 4 Aditya Birla India $35 bill 133,000 5 Colgate-Palmolive USA $15.6 bil 39,200 6 Hindustan Unilever India $4.1 bil 15,000 7 ICICI Bank India $8.1 bil 61,697 8 McDonald’s USA…
DetailsCareer Suite Employee engagement: Delivers bottom-line results Human capital Training and Brand Value Join the E-Learning Revolution Performance And Variable Pay Transitioning from CA(SA) to CFO What are the Sought-after Accounting Attributes Right Now? Career Suite Whether you’re thinking about furthering your career or finding the perfect candidate … Career…
DetailsMercedes Benz ML 63 AMG Epic luxury on and off road Since the launch of the ML, Mercedes has been trying to combine both luxury and prestige in an all-road SUV that is both comfortable and has a fair amount of ‘go anywhere’ attitude about it. Its new ML resonates with all of the above…
DetailsVanuja Maharaj – an achiever at work, devoted wife and mother at home When you are the youngest female business executive of colour in the Auditor-General’s Office (AGSA), based in the KwaZulu- Natal (KZN) Business Unit office, carving out your niche is a challenge at first. But if you are passionate about what you do…
DetailsMeet Professor Nirupa Padia – the new Head of the School of Accountancy at the University of Witwatersrand (WITS). Professor Nirupa Padia is the Head of the School of Accountancy at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). She is the first black female Associate Professor in Auditing. Prof Padia, a Chartered Accountant, passed the qualifying…
DetailsTransformation within the profession can be likened to metamorphosis. It is not an overnight affair – we all know that. Each stage has been unique in its development and has held its own experiences and challenges. Once the challenges have been conquered it means progress has been made and ground has been taken. It means…
DetailsIn recent months numerous high profile ethical failures have featured in the media. It is “normal” for frustrated readers to question where accountability lies for the rampant damage that large-scale unethical behavior impacts on society. Many eyes turned toward our leaders, from the heads of government to CEOs of corporates. Universal demand for ethical leadership…
DetailsMercedes 350 CLS Shooting Brake This is a totally new breed of car from Mercedes Benz, a four-door coupé with a twist – as it’s also a station wagon. This new concept design ensures the CLS Shooting Brake stands out from the crowd. Its front end is almost identical to the conventional CLS design, including…
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