The popularity of cryptocurrencies has resulted in questions about their tax treatment. Depending on the facts and circumstances, capital gains tax or normal income tax may apply. Geneva Management Group tax expert Ruaan van Eeden believes that, in the interests of the taxpayer, SARS must act quickly to clear the confusion. Read more
Instead of tightening regulations, we need to tighten our principles around the corporate cultures and behaviours we tolerate, incentivise, or turn a blind eye to. This might just help us avoid another accounting scandal, writes Zimkita Mabindla. Read more
Professionals who keep their strengths in mind and see change as an opportunity will be able to direct impact of the prophesied vicissitudes and will be the greatest benefactors in the long run
In terms of biomass, humans account for only 0,01% of life on earth – but our impact has been immense. Read more
Leading others is daunting, but it’s the reason I get up every day. To influence and lead others is a privilege – and honestly, the most exciting part of my job. Great leadership transforms societies. But how can we measure it? Read more
Thulisa Keyi proves beauty and brains are not mutually exclusive. Read more
Centralised systems and double-entry booking have created friction and constraints in the way people and businesses interact with each other. Blockchain technology and triple-entry accounting will ultimately result in exponential economic growth which can serve the planet, as blockchain is global and decentralised. Read more
The future of healthcare is evolving. Rapid change and extraordinary opportunity are now the hallmarks of the biomedical industry, and entrepreneur and CA(SA) Kim Hulett is one of those leading the charge in this golden era of innovation. Read more
Companies need to focus more on addressing gender pay inequalities Globally, there is renewed focus on the pay disparities between men and women. In many countries, organisations are required to report on the gender pay gap. Although this is not yet the case in South Africa, numerous organisations have taken steps to identify pay disparities…
A Chartered Accountant by profession and a former investment banker with Investec Corporate Finance, Andile is a former member of the Takeover Regulations Panel, a previous director of South African Airways, the former President of the Association for the Advancement of Black Accountants of Southern Africa (ABASA), and a former member of the FSB’s Directorate…