As part of SAICA’s ‘Leadership in a Time of Crisis’ series, actuary and innovator Dean Furman spoke about how the greatest innovation is created in tough times and how we can all use this crisis as a catapult for creation and innovation. We may be going through challenging times, but that does not mean we…
With a background in financial management and business valuations, I have always been intrigued by ‘strategy’, the thing that ultimately sets a company apart from the next and probably, together with strong leadership, the main driver behind sustained value creation. In a series of interviews, I will be exploring the different approaches of different business…
Sometimes even the best-laid plans can fail. We often hear the proverb: ‘The road to hell is paved with good intentions,’ but most people do not know the second part: ‘The road to heaven is paved with good actions.’ However, the intention to engage in good acts often fails, which points to the principle that…
In this feature, we look at some individuals with interesting and varied careers who have the CA(SA) designation in common – but also their exciting, innovative way of thinking. They occupy positions in vastly different worlds, doing different things while capitalising on their unique talents, formal qualifications and interests. Their enthusiasm and insights are infectious…
The chartered accountancy profession recently lost a leading figure in accounting education when Professor Lucas van Vuuren (86) passed away at his Hermanus home in July 2020. SAICA pays tribute to Professor van Vuuren’s commitment to and passion for accounting education. Professor Lucas van Vuuren’s track record illustrates his life-long commitment to accounting education in…
Driven by candour, clarity and professionalism, Ayanda Kanana, CEO of Land and Agricultural Development Bank has found that leadership in a time of crisis can help to accelerate change. Being a CEO is hard. Becoming a CEO of an organisation with financial woes is harder. But imagine stepping into a CEO role at the start…
Congratulations to Dineshrie Pillay (CA)SA who is will be representing Region 11 (Africa/Saudi Arabia) at this years Toastmasters 2020 Virtual Convention. Dineshrie – who is also a Distinguished Toastmaster and Motivational Speaker – wrote a series of inspirational social media posts aimed at helping people get through lockdown. She then converted those posts into an…
From Alicia Keys to the legend Brenda Fassie, here is a Women’s Month playlist for you:
Good news for yoga lovers. Since it’s not possible to attend classes in person, Life Retreat Online Studio is bringing exercise classes to you. They are now live-streaming yoga, Nia dancing and meditation classes seven days a week. All you need is an Internet connection and a mat or towel. And exercise boost our immune…
Every season is perfect for wine, but winter seems to be a particularly great time of year to open a bottle (or two). There is something about a glass of spicy red wine that warms the body and soul. While many prefer to drink red wine during the winter the sunny afternoons during weekends are…