Employers and employees have begun to embrace more flexible hybrid working arrangements but may not be aware of the tax implications. It is important that anyone considering remote work be aware of this this aspect of the process. When the COVID-19 pandemic became part of our lives, it created an opportunity for employers and employees…
The need for entrepreneurs has never been more vital in South Africa. Overwhelmed by late payments and working capital shortages, businesses struggle to survive. Empowered by the latest digital tools, accounting firms have the power to help South African businesses thrive. THE SOUTH AFRICAN PARADOX Accountants know it better than anyone: sometimes, numbers don’t add…
Considering how lockdown changed the world we live in and the challenges we are currently facing and will be facing in the future, there is probably not a more appropriate time to make this radical mind shift change towards becoming more ‘conscious’. RONEL JOOSTE CA(SA) Director at FinanciallyFiTLife and author, speaker and radio talk show…
Globally, and specifically in Africa, women face significant limitations accessing finance due to inherent biases among financial institutions. Women-owned and -led SMEs worldwide face major constraints in accessing financial services. The World Bank approximates that since 2013 only 3% of early-stage funding went to all-women-founded teams. SHILUBA MAWELA CA(SA) Managing Partner: Tshiamo Impact Partners -…
Wealth AdvisorSo often we think that financial plans are for individuals only. Trustees also need a plan. As fiduciary duties become more onerous, regulations increase, member expectations continue growing and the investment world is increasingly more complex, it makes good sense. Mike Lledo CA(SA) Independent Financial Services Consultant WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY? The UK…
There were many options available when Zine Mshengu CA(SA) completed her articles and was not interested in venturing into a typical financial role, but rather opted for the regulatory space, which required further specialisation. Her choice has opened many doors for her, not only in terms of career progression, but also in building networks across…
Zinhle Simamane’s journey to becoming a CA(SA) has had its good and bad days, but today she is enjoying the fruits of her labour. She is thriving in her role as the Chief Financial Officer – International Business at Traxtion, a company in the freight and rail industry. With no previous experience in the rail…
Luyanda Gidini is driven by a strong belief that every child should have access to a high-quality education. Having grown up in Tembisa, on Gauteng’s East Rand, Luyanda was fortunate to go to Midrand High School, a former Model C school that was well-equipped with both teachers and resources. There he developed a great passion…
Mabatho Sedikela is one of those people who work in the public sector as an act of patriotism. She grew up in a large family in Limpopo and as the older sister, she was tasked with setting an example for her siblings. One of her responsibilities was to help her parents manage the family business.…
What impact could the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) have on public service delivery? It’s a question that governments around the world are confronting. Digitalisation represents a silver bullet for the advancement of nations and industries. As companies have transformed themselves with digital technologies, people are calling on government to follow suit. South Africa could add…