ASA: November 2018 Issue
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Motoring: The All new BMW X4
The second generation of the BMW X4 places far greater emphasis on sportiness and expressive design. The vehicle debuted at the International Motor Show in Geneva in March 2018 and has just been launched in South Africa. And I must say the vehicle looks even better in the flesh than it does in the pictures.…
Top 35-Under-35 Awards Evening
Known to be one of SAICA’s favourite and more glamorous evenings, the Top 35-under-35 awards evening deserves every bit of the praise because of its dynamic and incredibly successful Top 35 winners and finalists! This year’s Top 35 winner title went to Lyle Malander, the co-founder and director of the Malander Group of Companies. He…
CPD: The climate change bill
The goal of the Climate Change Bill is to ‘Build the Republic’s effective climate change response and the long term just transition to a climate resilient and lower carbon economy and society in the context of an environmentally sustainable development framework; and to provide for matters connected therewith’. Read the full CPD article here.
CPD: Professional scepticism the backbone to enhancing quality
This article explores the meaning of professional scepticism including the importance of this concept in terms of the positive impact that its appropriate application has on the work of auditors and other professional accountants. Read the full CPD article here.
Advice: Short-term measures shrink economic growth
Never before has it been more urgent for business leaders to rethink their incentive models in measuring performance than now. One of the biggest culprits in the stagnation of economic growth is short-term financial results. Read the full article here.
Advice: Maximise The Benefit of your SAICA training contract
The training contract period can be tough but so valuable. Take the opportunities presented and use them to maximise your experience. Ask for support at home and at work and allow yourself the time to grow and learn. Read the full article here.
Advice: Leading with a Difference
Given that we spend most of our day in the workplace, a healthy working environment is important, and so is how we are led and managed. The concept of leadership and management can be taught, but it is not easy to apply, because you need certain characteristics as well as experience to make a success…
Advice: Winning teams identify strengths and build skills
We all dream of spending our time, energy and passion on the things that really make us tick. Focus on making that a reality in your team and you’re guaranteed better results, increased engagement and higher levels of loyalty from your people. Read the full article here.
Advice: Social Entrepreneurship and Egalitarianism
I want to explore the possible link between social entrepreneurship and the concept of egalitarianism, and the potential of social entrepreneurship to contribute towards an egalitarian society, by introducing the advantages of enhancing female entrepreneurship and leveraging technology. Read Priya’s full article here.