Sage research reveals that 90% of accountants worldwide believe there has been a cultural shift in the accountancy profession

Advice, Articles, Latest NewsBy James Sibia May 6, 2019

Accounting firms prepare for the future through updated hiring practices, expanded services and automation Johannesburg, South Africa — May 2nd, 2019 — Sage, the market leader in cloud business management solutions, has released its annual Practice of Now research report, revealing a shifting cultural landscape in the accounting sector driven by evolving client demands and…

JSE proposes changes to Listings Requirements to strengthen regulation of primary listings

Advice, Articles, Latest NewsBy James Sibia May 6, 2019

by Elodie Maume, Senior Professional Support Lawyer & Colin du Toit, Partner at Webber Wentzel On 12 April 2019, the JSE published for comment proposed amendments to its Listings Requirements to strengthen the regulation of primary listings and secondary listings. The proposed changes take account of the public comments raised during the consultation process that kicked…

B-BBEE is not compulsory, unless…

Advice, Articles, Latest NewsBy James Sibia May 6, 2019

B-BBEE compliance for companies is not a legislative requirement. Companies are not required to disclose their B-BBEE status or verify their status. It is seen as business requirement. However, the B-BBEE Act requires that all JSE listed entities must submit a compliance report on the status of their B-BBEE, on an annual basis, within the…

Finance and Business2030 was launched on 2 April, a key sustainability programme bringing leaders in the city together to help implement the UN Sustainable Development goals

Advice, Articles, Latest NewsBy James Sibia May 6, 2019

Tuesday night (2 April) saw the launch of Finance & Business2030, a key sustainability programme bringing leaders in the city together to help implement the UN Sustainable Development goals. Finance professionals from various sectors came together to develop a plan of action for the community focused on how best to achieve the SDGs (Sustainable Development…

Avoid these investment pitfalls

Advice, Articles, Latest NewsBy James Sibia May 6, 2019

24 April 2019: As even the most experienced investors will attest, the world of investing is riddled with hidden pitfalls that can easily trap the unwary and prevent you from achieving your investment goals. Here are five common investment mistakes, as well as some tips for avoiding them on your own investment journey: 1. Ignoring…

ASA: May 2019 Issue

Advice, Articles, Editor's Choice, IssuesBy Liezel May 5, 2019

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Motoring: Mazda 2.0 CX-3

Advice, Articles, MotoringBy Liezel May 3, 2019

In a world moving towards crossovers, there are a plethora of models available in the market as many manufacturers aim to claim their piece of the pie. This is also true in the compact SUV market, which is growing in leaps and bounds. Read the full article here.

Travel: Adventure sailing in South Africa

Advice, Articles, TravelBy Liezel May 3, 2019

Tales of courage, swashbuckling adventures and gigantic wooden ships fill most of our minds when thinking about sailing. The Cape of Good Hope − one of the three Great Capes including Cape Leeuwin in Australia and Cape Horn in Chile − is steeped in rich and diverse sailing history. Read the full article here.

CPD: Applying Materiality

Advice, Articles, CPDBy Liezel May 3, 2019

The Accounting Standards Board (ASB) has issued a proposed guideline on The Application of Materiality to Financial Statements (ED 168). This article outlines the board’s key proposals in ED 168.

CPD: The new rational purpose requirement

Advice, Articles, CPDBy Liezel May 3, 2019

The purpose of this article is to inform sustainability assurance practitioners (SAPs) of the impact that the new rational purpose requirement could have on assurance practices in South Africa. It also explains the process that SAICA will follow to assist SAPs to prepare them for this impact. Read the full CPD article here.

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