Imagine having an office in the heart of the equatorial rainforest, surrounded by endless trees and incredibly rich biodiversity, including thousands of western lowland gorillas, chimpanzees, forest elephants, buffaloes, leopards, birds and butterflies. For Elza Gillman CA(SA) and Anneke Lombard CA(SA), it’s all in an exciting day’s work. Elza Gillman and Anneke Lombard became involved…
It’s just a matter of time until fuel-guzzling motor cars are a thing of the past. Everlectric is hastening the arrival of that day with the provision of electric vehicles as a service Ordered anything online from Woolies lately? If you live in Gauteng, chances are your purchase was delivered by an electric vehicle supplied…
The many relationships Alethia Chetty CA(SA), financial services partner at BDO, has built throughout her career as a CA(SA) have been vital to building a rewarding career. She says creating these relationships takes time and effort and it requires you to maintain the highest standards of integrity so that you can earn trust with the…
Love at first sight is deemed unrealistic, but together with accounting, Sanele and Tracy Nkosi CAs(SA) share one common thread − the idea of instant attraction or connection. In accounting, when a financial statement is accurate, it can provide a clear idea of a company’s financial health. Similarly, for Sanele, he knew straight away that…
As managing director, Peterson Khumalo CA(SA) is creating a solid foundation at Khumalo and Mabuya Chartered Accountants (KnM). They started the firm in 2014 with a staff complement of three and ten years later they have more than 50 permanent employees and 10 directors. Peterson’s vision is now set on conquering Africa through KnM and…
INSPIRING CHANCE Leadership is not just about leading people to achieve specific goals. It’s about inspiring change, transformation, and growth in others. A leader who inspires change in others is someone who could create a vision, communicate it effectively, and empower their team to achieve it. Here are some key traits and behaviors that can…
LEADERSHIP FOR 2023 AND BEYOND Leadership means something different for each of us; it’s an ever evolving concept shaped by the demands of the economy, changing social dynamics and even emerging technologies. As we move into 2023 and beyond, businesses must adapt to these changes and embrace new models of leadership that prioritise agility, resilience…
How to plan the future while focusing on what matters. The last three years have been challenging years for global economics and organisations at large. The continued changes have increased operating risk and forced management to have an outlook to the future that is adaptive in nature while focusing on day-to-day operating changes. The first…
In an increasingly corrupt world, the role of the auditor is becoming more and more important. Aside from the importance of the legal requirements for an audit, the undertaking of the audit itself provides valuable insight. Its purpose is to provide a true and fair view of an organisation’s financial performance and position and is…
Aside from the importance of the legal requirements for an audit, the undertaking of the audit itself provides valuable insight and give an organisation an eage’s eye view of their financial performance and position; critical for informed decision-making. It is therefore imperative that CAs(SA) perform this duty with diligence, accuracy and transparency in order to…