Women and investing
‘According to the Boston Consulting Group, between 2010 and 2015, private wealth held by women grew from $34trn to $51trn. By 2020 women are expected to hold $72trn, 32% of the total’ – The Economist, 8 March 2018. Read more
Is responsibility your downfall?
Any employer value characteristics like responsibility, dedication and loyalty in an employee, but if not managed properly by the employee, burnout, illness, obesity and unhappiness can occur. Read more
Emergent and Transformative Leadership
Working ways have changed. Our workforce is dominated by a transformed, gender-balanced and super-energised younger generation. Our critical leadership attributes have not kept pace and a leadership culture of ‘command and control’ still exists. These days are over. Read more
Transparency reporting – A health check
Current levels of fraud and corruption in South Africa have resulted in calls for greater transparency and accountability by businesses. Transparency reporting is an opportunity for audit firms to demonstrate their commitment to audit quality. Read more
Fraud – an occupational hazard
Fraud and corruption is real and results in actual financial loss to entities. It is important for all parties involved in the conduct of business to understand occupational fraud to be in the best position to respond appropriately, thereby mitigating the potential financial loss. Read more
We are all decision-makers
If you ask people who the decision-makers are in their organisation, it’s likely that they’ll point towards the CEO and other senior executive directors. The truth is, however, that each person in the organisation takes decisions that have the potential to affect not only themselves but the entire company. Every person is a decision-maker. Realising…
How to Lose Your Best
When your employees (and maybe even you, as their manager) aren’t allowed to grow, they begin to feel that they don’t matter. They feel like a cog in a wheel, easily swapped out. If you aren’t invested in them, they won’t be invested in you, and even if they don’t walk out the door, they…
Women with Bold Intentions
These eight incredible women have found their truest purpose in life and are turning their dreams into reality. They are boldly taking ground and while they about it, they have not forgotten to pull others up along with them, particularly women. Read more
AUDI Q5 2.0 Tdi
The second-generation Q5 was launched late last year in South Africa. The test vehicle we had was the two-litre diesel model, which is normally the popular choice of motor when choosing an SUV, but Audi has a petrol TSi motor that seems to be gaining momentum, especially with people who do not tow. Read more
SAICA and Academia take hands
SAICA and academia in Departments of Accounting are working closer together to enhance the research activities within universities and, at the same time, ensuring that the needs of the profession are met in this regard by undertaking relevant research Read more