The ethical conduct of CAs(SA) has a direct or indirect impact on the organisations that they lead and is strengthened and governed by the SAICA Code of Professional Conduct (CPC), which strives to ingrain high moral fibre in all SAICA’s members. This article considers the ethicality of CAs(SA) serving on the board of directors of…
When Magnus Sprenger was given the opportunity to move to China, he simply could not resist the idea of living in the world’s largest country by population – and soon to be the largest economy in the world. Since landing in Beijing last year October, he has not regretted his decision, although he admits it’s…
Transfer pricing has been named as one of the main mechanisms used by multinational groups for base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). While transfer pricing legislation across the world has recently been tightened, including in South Africa, compliance with this legislation is still dependent on the level of taxpayer compliance The OECD base erosion and…
Maintaining business integrity in a post-truth world Ethical dilemmas Ethical failures and the danger of over-regulation The ethicality of CAs(SA) serving on boards The profit in business ethics Integrity and values should be at the core of every business and each employee. Why? Because the right values will steer your personal life, your business, employees…
Read the March issue in the format of your choice, click below: Read the mobile version here Read the desktop/tablet version here Download the PDF here EDITORIAL: Is Your Behaviour Ethical? This month we have a focus on ethics and it seems that one can’t really discuss ethical leadership without looking at ethical behaviour. What…
Volvo has always been known to be conservative and subtle in the way their cars just seem to blend into the crowd of other motor vehicles. Well, that was until now … The all-new S90 will definitely stand out from a crowd especially from the rear, with its now almost Volvo signature-style rear cluster lights.…
Afternoon tea in London is something you have to not just enjoy when visiting the city, but really experience … And to have it at the Ritz … well, that is an institution in itself The experience is just as rich and wonderful as the history. To visit the Ritz for afternoon tea has to…
Ethics Editor’s note Ethics in tax dispute resolution I am not guilty until I get caught’: How many professionally qualified people out there are of the same view? What is right to do as a commissioner of oaths Is tax morality a thing? Changing within shifting societal norms Are we treating tax evasion as a…
Solomon Mphakathi, chief financial officer (CFO) of The Joburg Theatre, stepped into his new role three years ago and thanks to his leadership, they have shown clean audits since. He shares his tips for success Chartered acountant Solomon Mphakathi hasn’t wasted a single moment in turning the Joburg Theatre into what is acknowledged as a…
2017 was a year of major changes in South Africa with allegations of state capture and cabinet reshuffles, our downgrade to junk status by three credit rating agencies and ending the year with our president no longer being the head of the leading political party. It all made for lots of uncertainty and plenty of…