In this issue we speak to some of the top achievers and among other issues, they share their exams tips, why they chose the CA(SA) route, and how they celebrated their results. Susanna Lucia Huyser (Anlu) First year of articles at Deloitte, Johannesburg What does this achievement mean to you and how did you celebrate?…
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) congratulates the 2 279 candidates who achieved success in the January 2023 Initial Test of Competence (ITC). This equates to an overall pass rate of 75%. The ITC serves as the first of two SAICA qualifying examinations. It assesses how well a candidate can apply the technical…
When we are designing the business of the future, we should value people over process and bring the extraordinary people together to create the dream team. With a people-first approach, companies can be more flexible, innovative and successful in their endeavours. Talent density is defined as the collective amount of talent held by a company’s…
Pursuing a perfect work/life balance frequently leads working moms down a path filled with overwhelming demands and lingering guilt. The problem is not chasing balance but rather the fundamental notion that balance is some form of equality between two sides of a scale. Women have always had a more challenging time in the workplace than…
At the end of last year, ChatGPT, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that everyone is speaking about, took a UK accountancy exam. It didn’t pass, but it didn’t fail by much either. What does this mean for the future of our profession? Although the AI tool showed a good understanding of the subject matter, it…
Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34 5G − two innovative smartphones that advance Samsung Galaxy’s commitment to designing awesome mobile experiences. The new additions to the popular Galaxy A54 5G will help users shoot steady and crisp videos, see clearly even in bright conditions, and do more of the things…
The next big threat to mobile security could happen to anyone – but Samsung Galaxy has a new line of defense Did you know that just receiving an image might be enough to let hackers in? While everyone knows not to open random links or attachments, that no longer guarantees safety as cybercriminals constantly explore…
Huawei has officially kicked off the HUAWEI XMAGE Awards 2023. As Huawei’s open platform for smartphone photographic excellence, the annual competition celebrates inspiration and creativity, through amazing photos and videos captured with Huawei devices around the world. Since 2017, users from more than 170 countries and regions have participated in the yearly competition, contributing nearly…
Xiaomi 10 000mAh 22.5W Power Bank The Xiaomi Mi 22.5W 10000mAh Power Bank is a great way to keep all your mobile devices fully charged. It features a Type-C port for fast charging of your high-power electronic devices, including the latest Mi smartphones, Apple iPhones and the Nintendo Switch, making it an effortless solution to…
How to fortify your professional future As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prevalent in South African workplaces, there is growing concern among employees and independent professionals about how this new technology might impact their career prospects and future job security. Companies are considering how they can harness AI to improve processes, productivity and the bottom…