AI in accountancy and audit We do a deep dive into the truths and myths about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the market and its impact on the future of the accountancy profession. In the dynamic realm of modern accountancy, AI has sparked discussions, speculations, and, at times, unwarranted fear. Contrary to Hollywood’s…
Healing the corporate spirit How to heal as leaders and lead with heart Many of us have found ourselves in positions where we are living in our manifested lives wondering how did I get here? … in disbelief of our achievements, and feeling lucky. We feel like we’re ‘playing office’ and waiting for someone to…
‘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…
By teaching students the principles of entrepreneurship, they are empowered to become more innovative, creative, and problem-solving individuals who can contribute significantly to the economy and society. This article explores the importance of teaching entrepreneurship in schools and the steps required to implement it as a subject. In a rapidly changing world, traditional education models…
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…
As the year draws to a close, we stand on the verge of entering another new year in which we will be faced with all sorts of important decisions to make. Let us therefore encourage each other to stop and take time out to reflect and be purposeful about our wellness in a way that…
As an auditor of property practitioners’ trust accounts, are you aware of the new developments following the illustrative reports recently published by IRBA in March 2023 and the coming into effect of the Property Practitioners Act in February 2022? AUDIT OR INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS All business property practitioners with an annual revenue of…
From regulations to technology, globalisation and the need to adapt to emerging business practices and challenges … William Heyneman sheds light on the dynamic world of the CA(SA). His insights offer a roadmap to embracing change and seizing opportunities to thrive in a changing profession. William Heyneman CA(SA) is Head of Assurance at PKF South…