BR Whitaker & Co is a small accounting business based in East London that celebrates its 90th anniversary on 1 March. The business was established back in 1933 by Bernard Rolfe Whitaker, and for four generations the eldest son has gone onto become a CA(SA) and work for the family business. 4 Generations of CAs(SA)…
DetailsFrom balance sheets to burpees − Khanya Modipa has used her background as a CA(SA) to build a burgeoning fitness empire. When Khanya Modipa travelled back to South Africa from the United States to renew her visa, she had no way of knowing that the anticipated two-week stint would turn into a two-year adventure. Nor…
DetailsUnless we can get the accountancy profession to ‘swallow the alarm clock’, we can expect the same climate change apathy beyond the window dressing in ESG reports. Perhaps a jolt in a different direction may help. Climate change is not just about floods and droughts but also the prospect of changing disease patterns and future…
DetailsOne of the more difficult leadership moments is for you to master the process of communicating distressing news. Regardless if the news is about a business restructuring; informing of tragedy, or taking a principled standpoint on behalf of your company – this type of speech requires diplomacy and structure. DINESHRIE PILLAY CA(SA) Business Owner and…
DetailsISQM 11, ISQM2 2 and ISA 220 (Revised)3 come into effect on 15 December 2022. These standards are expected to have a significant impact on all firms that perform engagements in accordance with the IAASB standards. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), in collaboration with the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) and…
DetailsI could not wait for the launch of the latest Samsung S23 series because of the competition in the high-end smartphones and considering that South African consumers have been going through some tough economic times with prices of basic necessities increasing every day. So my question was basically why would one go for the latest…
DetailsPolani Sokombela was appointed chief financial officer (CFO) at the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) in March 2022. A seasoned CA(SA), he has worked his way up through the AGSA ranks since starting his career as a trainee accountant at the organisation in 2007. His impressive career highlights the success of the AGSA’s training and…
DetailsDigital transformation is an unescapable journey. Have you given enough consideration to the elements outside of technology before embarking on this journey? Frans Geldenhuys CA(SA) FCISA is one of the founding members of ALICE™ − an automated audit testing platform T Digital transformation is the process of using digital technologies to create new − or…
DetailsMotivated by the love of solving complex problems in his childhood, Jody Baumgarten, CFO of Wonga, has successfully built a thriving career in the fintech space. He speaks about business, trends, hobbies and mental wellness. Heading up a fast-paced Fintech company Jody currently leads as CFO for the dynamic fintech company Wonga, where he maintains…
DetailsImagine an entire film shot using a smartphone! Sir Ridley Scott is a well-known film director and producer who has received many accolades throughout his career. With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Scott used this smartphone to shoot a short film called Behold (visit the link to the right). I mention this…
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