One of the best reasons – for some, the most important reason – to take on a career in the public sector is the chance to make a positive difference in the lives of others. The sector provides many opportunities for CAs(SA) to do this and can allow you to have a direct impact on…
If he had known that accounting would become as deeply and inextricably technology based as it has, the young Chris Badenhorst wouldn’t have had to agonise quite so much over his field of study. In the end he chose accounting but, of course, in the 21st century accounting is no longer just accounting. Rapid technology…
Mbali Precious Mabaso CA(SA) is the founder of and mentor at Isikhuthazi, a programme meant to encourage, educate and empower CTA students, ITC and APC candidates. She is also an audit portfolio manager at Nedbank Group Limited Mbali repeated CTA and APC twice, only passing on her third attempt. That experience has helped her to…
As a Grade 1 pupil, at the age of 6, Erick Liebenberg was sent to school with R1,50 to buy something sweet from the tuck shop. He returned with a can of Coke, two bags of sweets and R2,75 in his pocket … An entrepreneur at that stage? Probably not. Creative? Most definitely! And today,…
After more than 50 years on the stock exchange, David Shapiro CA(SA), chief global equity strategist at Sasfin Securities, shows no signs of slowing down or retiring ‘What lockdown showed me is that I don’t want to retire, because you miss that connection with people,’ says David. ‘Investing is not difficult. Managing your client’s expectations…
Wealth AdvisorAre speed and agility beating just painfully sticking to the track? Over the last decade, passives enjoyed USD3,8 trillion inflows whilst USD185 billion left active funds. Half of US funds are expected to be passive by 2025. Mike Lledo CA(SA)IndependentFinancial Services Consultant What does the scoreboard say? The 2021 SPIVA Scorecard (S&P DJI) has…
In 2020 Nicholas Riemer CA(SA) co-founded The Invigilator, an entry-level smartphone application used to monitor online and remote assessments. Since launching the company, The Invigilator has conducted over 1 million assessments and was the No 1 most downloaded education application in South Africa as of September 2021. At the moment the app is used by…
Melissa Jacobs CA(SA) is the founder and owner of MJ Chartered Accountants. Unlike other accounting firms, hers is fiercely devoted to the preservations of lions. Her love for wildlife began as a child and knowing that the lion populations are seriously endangered triggered her to do something about it. With an estimated 20 000 lions left…
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To master communication in a digital world, you need to challenge yourself to improve the art of speaking dineshrie pillay CA(SA) Business Owner and Public Speaking Trainer Bad speaking habits develop over time. Equally, good speaking starts by taking simple, consistent actions. Take this 10-day speaking challenge. Each day, fully embrace the challenge for the…