Our lives are increasingly digital and interconnected. Our screens are our windows, our data defines our identity, and more and more of our time is spent online. Blockchain Specialist MONICA SINGER CA(SA) Blockchain Evangelist for ConsenSys Historically, trust in society comes from subjective sources − from personal connections, platforms and institutions. At its core, Web3…
And Wayne thought to himself: ‘I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing! Any moment now, they’re going to realise that they made a mistake. They’re going to tell me that I wasn’t actually supposed to get this promotion!’ Wayne van Zijl CA(SA) Associate Professor at School of Accountancy WITS Being CAs(SA), we are often…
Each new year, we see the outflow of graduates from articles. These graduates will soon be eligible to register for the CA(SA) designation, a step which marks the beginning of a lifelong adventure! Their most common dilemma is the direction to choose post articles. Kamir Arjun CA(SA) Senior Staff auditor at Deloitte Netherlands The journey…
If someone asked you about the ward number you reside in or the name of your ward councillor, could you answer without a quick Google search? In 2016, I volunteered as an Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) observer under the SAICA banner, witnessing firsthand the importance of community involvement in the electoral process. With over 52…
‘Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. Everything you want also wants you. But you have to take action to get it.’ What a profound and inspiring quote by Jack Canfield! Ronel Jooste CA(SA) Director at FinanciallyFiTLife and author, speaker and radio talk show host Presenting vision board workshops as part…
Employee share ownership plans (ESOPs) have become increasingly common for multinational, listed and unlisted companies operating in South Africa as a way to attract, retain and reward their employees. ESOPs can also be effective mechanisms to drive companies’ broad-based black economic empowerment (BEE) strategies and to align stakeholder and employee values. Accounting for these complex…
My PhD journey felt like a full circle of life! In 2000, I began a two-year contract with SARS in the VAT department. During my tenure at SAICA, I also had the privilege of project managing the SAICA VAT Sub-committee, which reports to the National Tax Committee. Muneer Hassan CA(SA) Tax Consultant, Senior Lecturer in…
Have you ever heard a CEO or founder claim that everyone in the company is like family? You may even be working for a CEO who has exclaimed this while discussing their company culture. GRANT GREEFF CA(SA) Director at SearchKings™ Africa I cringe whenever I hear the ‘we’re family’ statement, because it’s sentimental more than…
What image do the words ‘chartered accountant’ conjure up? Kamir Arjun CA(SA) Senior Staff auditor at Deloitte Netherlands I immediately think of a business leader, a sound decision-maker, a visionary and an entrepreneur who is a catalyst for sustainable positive change and industry innovation. I imagine an individual who can operate in any business environment…
Surviving cancer is something to celebrate – but not if the treatment leaves you with a lifetime of debt. Recognising the courage and determination of those who have triumphed over cancer, we shed light on the difficulties encountered by survivors and their families. One notable challenge is the financial strain that arises from the expenses…