What does it mean to be courageous in business in 2020? And in a year like few others, how can people develop professional and personal resilience to deal with setbacks and challenges? The latest in the Building Resilience series of webinars explored these questions in more detail. Here are eight key talking points and insights…
Stylish home studio workspace with office supplies. Work from home concept. With copy space for your text As the South African economy flails under COVID-19 and a downgrade to junk status, SAICA talks to CA(SA) Ignatius Sehoole about the importance of ensuring we continue to bring top-quality CAs(SA) into the system. ‘Let’s not forget that…
In an online interview with Anoty Africa’s co-owner, Vhutshilo Nemutshili, he shared the wonderful quote on the right by John Maxwell speaking about leadership and the power of shared knowledge. As we follow his entrepreneurial journey, we recognise his efforts to rise above the current crisis and still come up with fresh ideas to do…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the global economy. But just because the effect on the global economy has been devastating, this does not mean that you need to be devastated. You are still a person; you still have much worth inside you. You still can make your own choices and strategic…
A previous article on the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) explained that each of these technologies produces and uses data. The types of data collected vary from personal profiles on social media sites to health and fitness data, to purchase histories, etc. All companies use data to tailor their services to customers. Data…
Earlier this year, the South African Revenue Services (Sars) announced that in light of its PAYE 2024 project, the focus, from the 2020 Filing Season and beyond, would shift from PIT (personal income tax) filing season to the employer reconciliation filing season. At the time, it appeared that this would just mean more focus on…
Yanga Nozibele A closer look at the histories of global giants Microsoft and Nestlé demonstrates the importance of investing in businesses rather than just stocks, and having patience. Looking back at the impressive track records of global leaders such as Microsoft and Nestlé, it’s tempting to daydream of travelling through time just to get in…
Prosperity Zondi is Executive: Finance Business Partner at BCX Information and communications technology (ICT) giant BCX has begun to professionalise its finance team with professional accounting designations of Associate General Accountant [AGA(SA)] and Accounting Technician [AT(SA)]. Earlier this year, the company started the process of empowering its team of 250 employees with these professional accounting…
Thursday 9 July 17.30 BST / 18.30 SAST / 12.30 EST About the event At this time, professionals and students alike may feel the odds are stacked against them. The global economy has faced a reckoning, the job market doesn’t inspire confidence, and success feels increasingly unattainable in these circumstances. But during this next edition of…
Kevin Phillips CA(SA) is CEO of IDU Group As the first wave of the COVID-19 crisis begins to recede and lockdown measures ease, it’s becoming clear that we can no longer expect to “go back to normal”. Just as a flood sometimes permanently changes the course of a river, so the pandemic has shifted the…