ASA March 2025 Eds Note Editorial This month is bumper-packed with our members who have literally gone out into the vast world and are using their expertise and talents to achieve the most mind-blowing things. With the spotlight on Mandy Muchnick, Chief Revenue Officer at October Health, whose mission is to transform the mental fitness…
Editorial Personally I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions because of the rather bad reputation they’ve been labelled with, but the New Year brings us to the stark reality of assessing where we are in our lives and where we want to be by the end of the year. Setting specific yet realistic…
Editorial I think we’re all on the same page … let the holidays begin! It seems 2024 has flown at the speed of light; and reflecting on it, it is astounding how bumper-packed it was. As you flip through this month’s issue (and past issues), there are many proud moments and phenomenal people to celebrate.…
Editorial Entrepreneurs play an incredibly important role in our country − more than most South Africans probably even realise − in driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering economic growth. Researchers have found that not only do SMMEs employ about 60% of the labour force, but they also contribute roughly 34% of GDP. So first and…
Editorial This month SAICA’s beautiful CEO Patricia Stock, graces the cover of Accountancy SA magazine in her gorgeous heritage attire. Sitting in on her interview and hearing her speak about her past journey and future dreams and aspirations for SAICA, one is just once again reassured that the profession is in very good hands. I…
Editorial There is such beauty and strength in diversity. Just imagine what a terribly boring world it would be if everyone were ‘the same’. There’s literally nothing left for the imagination or to breed innovation and creativity. Coincidently, this month our brand team participated in a personality assessment, and it was an enlightening exercise and…
Meet Sinikiwe, a CA(SA), guiding aspiring young people to enter the CA profession. Sinikiwe Ngcobo, CA(SA), leverages over a decade of experience in corporate South Africa to shape impactful careers in finance. Having completed her articles at one of South Africa’s top banks and her studies at the University of Johannesburg through the Thuthuka Bursary…
Meet Amanda, an AGA(SA) mentoring the next generation of professionals and shaping new stories of excellence. Amanda, the “Queen of Properties,” uses her financial acumen to inspire and mentor the next generation of leaders. With over a decade of experience as an Associate General Accountant in South Africa, she excels in investor relations and financial…
Meet Muhammed, a pioneering financial software solutions creator, making financial literacy accessible to everyday South Africans. Muhammed Ismail Bulbulia, CA(SA), is the visionary founder and editor of myCAhub, a proudly South African start-up dedicated to making financial literacy accessible to all. Leveraging his entrepreneurial spirit and creative problem-solving skills, Muhammed has developed innovative software solutions…
Meet Reuben, a lecturer transforming numbers into meaningful life-changing lessons. Reuben Davids, a dedicated lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, is transforming how students perceive and apply finance. Through his unique blend of academic rigour and industry insights, Reuben empowers students to confidently navigate their academic journeys and beyond. His passion for education bridges…