For the first time in more than a decade, the chairman of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) paid a visit to South Africa. SAICA was delighted to welcome Dr Andreas Barckow, who became chairman of the IASB on 1 July 2021. Left to right: Vincent Motholo, SAICA Chairman, Bruce Makenzie, chairman of IFRS Interpretations…
DetailsThere were many options available when Zine Mshengu CA(SA) completed her articles and was not interested in venturing into a typical financial role, but rather opted for the regulatory space, which required further specialisation. Her choice has opened many doors for her, not only in terms of career progression, but also in building networks across…
DetailsZinhle Simamane’s journey to becoming a CA(SA) has had its good and bad days, but today she is enjoying the fruits of her labour. She is thriving in her role as the Chief Financial Officer – International Business at Traxtion, a company in the freight and rail industry. With no previous experience in the rail…
DetailsLuyanda Gidini is driven by a strong belief that every child should have access to a high-quality education. Having grown up in Tembisa, on Gauteng’s East Rand, Luyanda was fortunate to go to Midrand High School, a former Model C school that was well-equipped with both teachers and resources. There he developed a great passion…
DetailsMabatho Sedikela is one of those people who work in the public sector as an act of patriotism. She grew up in a large family in Limpopo and as the older sister, she was tasked with setting an example for her siblings. One of her responsibilities was to help her parents manage the family business.…
DetailsWhat impact could the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) have on public service delivery? It’s a question that governments around the world are confronting. Digitalisation represents a silver bullet for the advancement of nations and industries. As companies have transformed themselves with digital technologies, people are calling on government to follow suit. South Africa could add…
DetailsIn days gone by, accountants were traditionally associated as individuals wearing grey suits, brown or black shoes and would arrive at their offices or clients’ premises armed with their red and green pens, ready to tick away. The accountant would arrive ready to account for, and perhaps assure, the financial position and notably the cash.…
DetailsAs a 22-year-old student, Professor Kurt Sartorius first set out to South America with an Indiana Jones mindset paddling down the Amazon’s Madeira River. He left describing the experience as one that ‘nearly broke me’. But in July 2022, 50 years later and at the age of 73 years, he found himself returning to paddle…
DetailsTHE HAPPINESS ADVANTAGE Most people want to be successful and happy. And when it comes to the pursuit of success and happiness, most have the same formula: if you work hard, you will become successful, and once you’re successful, you will be happy. But according to New York best-selling author Shawn Achor, the problem is…
DetailsLike our bodies, our skin needs plenty of nutrients to look and feel its best. Scientists continually find new sources from which to extract these nutrients for our skincare products. But other than laboratory-created ingredients, where do our skincare ingredients come from? Nutritional skincare ingredients are extracted from plants, flowers, seeds and nuts, herbs, spices…
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