Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers significant benefits while simultaneously presenting complex legal and ethical challenges. At SAICA’s recent Audit Reform webinar on the policies, laws and regulations governing AI, experts discussed the risks of AI, including deepfake scams, AI-driven misinformation, and its influence on decision-making in healthcare, finance, and law enforcement. A central concern was the…
This article examines contemporary pedagogical strategies aimed at enhancing student engagement and improving learning outcomes in higher education. Through the integration of innovative, evidence-based teaching methods, it contributes to the growing body of research within the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). In response to the shifting demands of 21st-century education, the analysis focuses on…
Picture yourself on a plane during take-off … Destination: Unknown. Would you board a plane without knowing the destination, duration, and whether there’s enough fuel to get there? Then, why do we so often want to do that with our lives? As Lewis Carroll said, ‘If you don’t know where you are going, any road…
Dynamic duo André Klopper and Calvin de Bruin have joined forces to pen a series of books that aim not only to simplify life for aspirant accountants about to complete their CA qualification; they’re also set on helping these people thrive in the workplace. It’s an ambitious goal – but André and Calvin are no…
Lesedi Mogale (21) is currently a final-year BCom Accounting student at the University of Johannesburg with dreams of becoming a CA(SA). She was the first-prize Africa winner of the Peace and Quiet challenge on The Poetry Society’s Young Poets Network in 2023. With her poetic flair, complemented with a business mind, another of Lesedi’s ambitions…
Reuben Davids CA(SA) is a cool young Wits lecturer who grew up in Heidedal, Bloemfontein, the largest coloured community in the area. His hardworking parents, Agnes and Billy Davids, are the inspiration behind his success. He soon found a gap that universities were missing and launched @study_with_reuben to help youngsters study more effectively. Reuben’s mother,…
It is general practice that individuals who consider liquidity in estate planning take out insurance policies on their lives. The proceeds of the policies can, however, be subject to estate duty (even if it is actually received by beneficiaries). Estate duty is payable on property and deemed property. Any proceeds from a domestic insurance policy…
Many people associate climate change with increasing costs and diminishing profits, but what if we shift our perspective? Climate change and the transition to a green economy present vast opportunities for innovation and growth. This is where climate entrepreneurship comes into play, offering significant potential for both socio-environmental impact and financial profit. Recently, I had…
You have just secured an interview with a prominent TV or radio station. The opportunity to market yourself, your company brand, product or service could catapult you and your business to the next stage of growth. So now what? How do you prepare to prevent a PR nightmare? Preparing for the interview Whilst your brand,…
It was the question ‘What is your plan for your personal growth?’ that made world-renowned leadership expert John C Maxwell ponder about his career aspirations and that ignited his journey to becoming one of the most respected authors about leadership and personal growth. My sister and I have a big vision for where we want…