Last month we spoke about avoiding regret and how that influences our decisions. I introduced the irrational behaviour apparent when people sell shares: that of selling shares that have made a profit (winners), rather than those that have made a loss (losers). It’s known as the ‘disposition effect’, where we sell shares that performed well…
Having a drink is as simple as deciding what to pour, but did you know that South Africa’s economy is affected by your choice of tipple? The South African brandy industry has long played a role in the economy. Until the mid-1800s, it was one of the Cape Colony’s main exports. Today, around 90% of…
Bootstrapping, government grants and funding, as well as crowd-funding, could all play a role in filling the gap left by the banks. By Steven Cohen If you’re a South African entrepreneur or small-business owner looking for financing to start or expand a business, you’ve probably become accustomed to banks and venture capital firms slamming the…
We all know the benefits of including the right vitamins in our diets, but sometimes we don’t know what the best sources of vitamins are … In the next few months we will be giving a breakdown of the key sources of various vitamins. This month we look at Vitamins A, B, and C. VITAMIN…
As a business professional with tight schedules, you probably don’t have a lot of time to spend on ensuring you have a balanced and healthy diet. That is why juicing is such a popular way to stay healthy. Now there is even a better option … NutriBullet is the new must-have gadget to have for…
The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors has recently issued a guide for registered auditors that sets out the scope, purpose and nature of the engagement on attorneys’ trust accounts. Vincent Faris has the details After many years of research and consultation with all the role-players, an official guide for registered auditors (Engagements on attorneys’ trust…
BMW 428i Convertible Land Rover Discovery 4 The handsome new convertible from BMW brings an edge of practicality while the Land Rover Discovery 4 is still a hard act to follow on the functional side BMW 428i Convertible BMW’s 4 Series is a new name plate that has been added to the BMW stable.…
A PROFESSION LESS ORDINARY FROM CA(SA) TO TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEUR STEPPING OUT FROM BEHIND THE DESK HELPING PEOPLE DEVELOP AN INSPIRING VISION In vastly different ways, the CA(SA) qualification has given three South African business leaders the ability to choose an exciting career path in the industry of their choice. Monique Verduyn interviewed them According to…
For SMMEs, timely accounting can mean the difference between success and failure. Financial information is a perishable commodity with a definite shelf life: more than a couple of weeks and it’s essentially worthless as an aid to decision-making. Yet few can actually get reports from their accountants within that crucial window. The norm is a…
With a wide spectrum of career avenues, the CA(SA) profession is made up of a melody of personalities. In this special report we focus on five CAs(SA) in various phases of life who despite circumstances, are leaders in their own making Lawrence Shuttleworth turns 100 Freedom of speech Mother to child genes Leading change…