When you read this article, you may very well have just experienced a horror tax submission period (if you have fully complied with the new tax requirements) for trusts. Even though many people believe that the new requirements of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) are outrageous, the message from SARS has been clear: ‘You…
‘Where there is no plan, the budget is the plan’ So, what does this mean? Well, let’s take two prominent economic and spending plans, the National Development Plan 2013 and the National Health Insurance Bill 2023. The one thing both these plans lack is a financing and spending budget, without which there can be no…
Find out how Australia’s CEOs are approaching GenAI and broader business model reinvention − backed up by data from PwC’s new 27th Annual Global CEO Survey − Australian insights. CEOs of Australia’s leading companies told us that they’re transforming their business models in response to global megatrends such as technological disruption and climate risk −…
As technology continues to shape the business landscape, CFOs navigate an increasingly complex environment of technology solutions to make informed and strategic decisions. Here are five key areas to help guide today’s CFO towards investing in the right technology for their business. So many solutions, so little time With countless software platforms available for businesses…
The accounting and auditing profession is undergoing a transformation fuelled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies. Accountants are increasingly expected to be tech-savvy, leveraging AI tools to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and provide higher-value services to clients. Frans Geldenhuys CA(SA) Frans is one of the founding members of ALICE™ − an automated…
Life as we know it is full of demands and it seems as if we have little time for the things that really matter, such as joy, love, purpose, our children, family members, our neighbours, and our communities. We need to try to make a difference in a desperately broken world. The world that we…
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, technology plays a pivotal role in driving growth and innovation. As an accountant, the decision to embrace new technology can be daunting, but it’s also essential for staying competitive and relevant in today’s market. In this blog, we’ll explore how to approach new technology in the accounting profession, offering…
In this article, we will consider why it is important to keep up to date with the latest tech as an accountant, ways to enhance your digital skills, and which tools you might want to try. Have you ever scrambled to meet a client deadline only to discover your accounting software has crashed? In today’s…
In the heart of Ga-Kgapane, a small township in Limpopo, Mametse Mokanse’s journey unfolded against the familial backdrop of a hardware store. She was raised in a family of seven and her parents, both educators, instilled early values of diligence and the pursuit of education. Little did they know that these humble beginnings would lay…
As the primary destination for qualified candidates, SAICA is not only committed to addressing the decline in the pool of potential candidates and fortifying the profession but also making a difference through its transformation initiatives to ensure that the country’s unequal socio-economical backdrop is not a barrier to access. In a landscape where challenges exist…