Welcome, dear reader! Today we are going to focus on what to do the day before the exam and on the day of the exam so that you can achieve the results that reflect your countless hours of studying. The day before the exam This is your rest day. Sleep in. Take the day off.…
Leadership has always fascinated me. I worked for managers with exceptional leadership qualities who inspired me to become the best leader I can be. I also worked for managers who made me realise what kind of leader I never want to be. Inspirational leadership involves much more than only leading and inspiring your team to…
Back in the day, when the scientific calculator just launched in South Africa, there was a very set path to becoming a CA(SA): to work at an auditing company. And more likely than not, at one of the Big 4 auditing firms. But our world and profession have evolved over the past two decades. Even…
Trading stock sold under a contract requiring full or partial payment for ownership to transfer falls under section 24. Section 24 taxes the full amount upfront and grants the taxpayer a debtors’ allowance deduction, resulting in a cash flow basis of taxation. Section 24 was amended to specify that the relief also applies to lay-by…
This Women’s Day, we are inspired by two successful female leaders, Indra Nooyi and Michelle Obama, and the challenges that they faced, which are universal and remain relevant for many women today. Indra Nooyi Indra is an Indian American executive who was the chairman and CEO of PepsiCo. Hers is a story of firsts; she…
Stablecoins, specifically those which meet the prudential standards and are backed by a fiat currency or Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), can offer a useful method of progression to the adoption of digital assets Banks around the world (JP Morgan was the first one) are issuing their own digital currency known as commercial stable coins.…
On a recent business trip, as the evening wound down and a group of colleagues made our way back to the hotel, our lively dinner conversation soon drifted toward the subject of work. And, as I described the next task on my to-do list, my wise friend Marna exclaimed, ‘Better you than me!’ In the…
In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable business world, speed reigns supreme. As trends accelerate and chaos becomes the norm, real-time data is our guiding light. Yet, the key lies in striking a delicate balance between embracing agility without compromising decision-making quality. Today, we have an unprecedented amount of data at our fingertips. With the exponential growth…
There is a vast difference between accounting and personal finances. Contrary to the general perception, some accountants are brilliant at what they do in the workplace managing and reporting on somebody else’s money, but struggle when it comes to managing their own finances. We do not get taught about money management at school or university,…
Investing in the stock market can seem like a daunting task, especially for those who are new to the game. I vividly remember my first investment experience back in 2007 when I was just 17 years old. I invested roughly R3 000 to purchase two Naspers shares, each priced at approximately R1 500. The hard-earned…