Profile – SAICA’s Sustainability Technical Committee

Meet the people behind SAICA’s Sustainability Technical Committee The objective of SAICA’s Sustainability Technical Committee (STC) is to support the organisation in responding to various current and emerging sustainability aspects as it relates to members and other stakeholders. This includes advocacy, thought leadership, guidance, and stakeholder engagement. Focus areas include reporting and disclosure, with specific…

Profile – Sumendra Naidoo and Shaun Govender

Accounting and Financial Advisory raising sights Accounting and Financial Advisory (AFA), an SMP based in Rosebank, is one of the major players in South African accountancy. Its directors, Sumendra Naidoo and Shaun Govender, place a premium on relationships and high-quality employees. Sumendra Naidoo and Shaun Govender, the incumbent directors at Accounting and Financial Advisory (AFA),…

Profile – Mava Shude – Empowering the public sector through Impactful leadership

Mava Shude CA(SA), the CFO of Langeberg Municipality, has had a remarkable journey. His story showcases the transformative power of seizing unexpected opportunities. From attending a SAICA camp to becoming a distinguished chartered accountant, Shude has embraced his role in the public sector with passion and determination. But he did not choose to become a…

Top 35-under-35 PROFILES | Lauren Berrington – Celebrating 10 years

Queen of Tech – With her smarts for audit technology and automation, Bidvest’s Lauren Berrington is lauded as the woman behind ALICE™. She’s only just hit her stride. Lauren Berrington CA(SA) joins me virtually from the back porch of her house and we make small talk before easing into the conversation. She’s self-effacing, which is…

Cover Story: Trevor Gosling Big dreams for small business

Trevor Gosling, the brains behind Lulalend, is extending even more financial assistance to small businesses through his new platform, Lula. Imagine a South Africa without small businesses. Imagine the impact on employment, especially since SMEs are increasingly responsible for job creation. Imagine the sluggishness of the economy, given that these entities contribute no less than…