Pondo Belot is on a mission. Not only is she setting out to raise SAICA’s profile, bringing the organisation more kudos and credibility; she is determined to do this in a way that makes people more aware of the sheer power and impact of the marketing discipline she is so passionate about. Pondo joined SAICA…
Imagine a gleaming, smiling Siphumelele (Sphume) Dlungwane, whose journey unfolds as a testament to the enduring power of resilience and financial literacy, in the verdant landscapes of KwaZulu-Natal, where the hills echo with the promise of transformation. Hailing from Estcourt, a town steeped in heritage, Dlungwane’s trajectory from childhood dreams to leadership in finance and…
Visionaries start companies and turn them into successful businesses. But when the visionary steps down, shareholders − more often than not − turn leadership over to the Chief Financial Officer. There are many reasons for this. Chartered accountants have a combination of financial expertise, analytical skills, risk management, compliance and regulatory expertise, and are adept…
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More than 3 350 high school learners will attend the FASSET SAICA Development Camps in South Africa’s nine provinces in June, July and September to harness their academic potential and achieve the results needed to pursue careers in high-demand professions. A collaborative effort between the provincial departments of Basic Education, SAICA and the Finance and…
Drinking and driving are acceptable – well, it, and smoking on planes, once was. Yet, as society evolves, so, too, does what society deems acceptable. But what happens when society goes too far? Can society go too far, or are the masses always ‘right’? What does ‘right’ even mean? Wayne van Zijl CA(SA) Associate Professor…
There are three systems that work together to create your voice. In order to improve the overall sound of your voice, you first need to know how these three systems come together. Business Owner and Public Speaking Trainer System #1: Respiratory system − Breath is the ‘fuel’ or power behind your voice production. When you…
Working with finance professionals in the employee wellness and leadership development space and being a finance professional myself; we discovered the multiple benefits of journaling. If you are not journaling, I hope this article can encourage you to give it a go. Ronel Jooste CA(SA) Director at FinanciallyFiTLife and author, speaker and radio talk show…
The Income Tax Act has tax consequences for both the debtor and the creditor when a debt is waived as a result of a concession or compromise. Even though symmetry is achieved when calculating the tax implications, for the debtor it causes inconvenience and economic hardship. Muneer Hassan CA(SA) Tax Consultant, Senior Lecturer in Taxation…
Public finances are the lifeblood of service delivery and safeguarding them, and their stewardship requires a special kind of expertise. Chartered accountants are increasingly making a difference in the realm of public finance and risk management. One such individual who not only excels in his role but also leaves a lasting impact at his organisation…