Business Innovator and CatalystAt what stage do we have to redefine the term ‘working differently’? By its very definition, different implies that there are people that have redefined the way they work that is different to the rest. Thanks to our new friend COVID-19, these ‘different’ ones are no longer different, as we are all…
DetailsEven IFRS and the world-class work done by the IASB cannot escape the clutches of COVID-19. IFRS for SMEs and its evolution may also be a victim of the global pandemic. Late in 2019, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) sent out a request for information (RFI) to assess the market’s appetite for the potential…
DetailsThe unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19 have reminded us that we are an interconnected global community. While this crisis rightly has dominated our attention, we must not lose sight of progress on the broader aims of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. Like the pandemic, our response must transcend national boundaries, engage…
DetailsSome entities may have given the preparation of the cash flow statement less prominence in comparison to other statements in the financial statements. However, the cash flow statement remains an important part of the financial statements. The cash flow statement is an integral part of the financial statements. This statement informs users about the actual…
DetailsHow AI helps accountants deliver forward-looking insights and how AI and Machine Learning can help accountants stay competitive. Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation have brought the accounting profession to a point of pivotal change, and it is about to revolutionise the way that accountants work. AI is already good at automating repetitive accountancy tasks, which…
DetailsEquipped with the right tools and skills, the accounting community can be among the most valuable advisors and the key to restarting the South African economy. South Africa’s small businesses face an unprecedented range of challenges, and as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, three out of four SMMEs are not expected to survive, according…
DetailsA critical juncture There is an increased focus on ethical behaviour in business and a realisation that regulations and compliance to regulation (as vital as it may be) simply are not enough to ensure a sustained ethical behaviour in an organisation. As ethical leaders, every decision that is made by you have an impact and…
DetailsWhen operating in a distress economy such as we find ourselves in these days, it is an inevitable consequence that shareholders will find themselves disposing of companies for less than they paid for them, whether the companies were formed or purchased by those shareholders. But when can losses on shareholders’ loans be claimed as a…
DetailsMany people spend more waking time at work than at home, and yet we may give less thought to creating healthy relationships in the workplace than within our families. I am by no means arguing that your relationship with a partner, children, family or other central figures in your life should take a back seat.…
DetailsI have always been intrigued by ‘strategy’, the thing that ultimately sets a company apart from the next and probably, together with strong leadership, the main driver behind sustained value creation. In a series of interviews, I am exploring the different approaches of different business leaders (all chartered accountants) to strategy. I had a virtual…
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