ASA April Cover Story 2026 Editorial The architecture of accountability in an age of intelligent systemsThere are moments in the life of a profession when the pace of change stops feeling linear and becomes something else entirely; accelerated, compressed, relentless. We are living through one of those moments. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer orbiting…
From an early start in audit to work across finance transformation, finance operate and other sectors, Kavita Vanmali CA(SA) has stayed focused on how systems work, where they fail and what can be improved. She speaks about chartered accountancy as a broad foundation rather than a narrow path, and believes leadership starts with making it…
When is a handbag not a handbag? When it is a partner, thoughtfully designed to carry you through every stage of your day (from wife to mother to exec creator), and the structure to keep pace with your nourishment ritual. Reflection and reinvention If it sounds like that’s just what you, as a busy woman,…
As accounting issues become more complex, sound judgement matters more than ever. When there’s no room for error, the hardest part is making the call. Known for discipline and staying power, Esther Pieterse has built her career working through difficult technical questions that affect the application of accounting standards in practice which impacts the financial…
ASA March 2026 Editorial Milestones, mandates, and modern leadership The 2026 March issue of ASA magazine arrives at a significant juncture for our economy. Following the 2026 National Budget Speech in February, our FOCUS section provides a comprehensive analysis of a fiscal roadmap defined by the winds of change. With gross debt finally projected to…
From audit files to national spotlight, Gizelle Venske represents a new generation of CAs(SA) who are expanding what professional success looks like , polished, purposeful and unapologetically multidimensional. When Gizelle Venske stepped into the national spotlight as a Top 5 finalist in Miss South Africa, she introduced herself first as a chartered accountant. “I was…
When confidence meets opportunity, magic happens. Razaan Bester is proof of this – and she’s determined to make sure other women are ready to take advantage when the right doors open. SOME KIDS WONDER about their future careers. Not Razaan: from the time she was just 11 years old in Grade 6, she knew she…
Andrew Alt helps developers and finance professionals understand each other. He sees AI as powerful but with limitations, useful for structured tasks but no substitute for human judgement. His message to newly qualified CAs(SA) is to think broadly, question assumptions and understand how systems work. In a profession being reshaped by rapid technological change, adaptability…
ASA Feb 2026 cover Editorial A new year, a renewed mandate! There is something unmistakably energising about the first issue of the year. It carries momentum, expectation and possibility; a sense that we are not simply turning a page but stepping deliberately into what comes next. February’s edition ASA does exactly that, setting the tone…
The audit of listed entities carries heightened responsibilities. By their very nature, listed entities hold significant public interest, as investors, regulators and the broader market rely on the integrity of these entities’ financial statements. In this context, the role of the auditor extends beyond compliance; it serves as a cornerstone for maintaining market confidence and…