As a young boy, Kiran Naidoo CA(SA), a strategy consultant at Step Advisory from Johannesburg, had a dream of competing in the hit reality show Survivor SA. His dream finally came to fruition in 2021 when he got the chance to be part of the show. Although he got voted out with only four days…
TURN YOUR ‘SHOULDS’ INTO ‘MUSTS’. We have had a year full of surprises, highs and lows. A year where we once again appreciated our health, the time spent with loved ones and a support system to carry us through the lows. We are ending the year with a highlight by introducing you to our Top…
This is the first in a series of articles exploring XBRL. Our next article will consider how XBRL was developed and the wider advantages and disadvantages of XBRL as a financial reporting tool 10 November was the day when accountants around the world were honoured for the invaluable role they play in the world of…
With an acceleration of the global net-zero journey, there is increasing focus on developing countries and their lack of affordability to meet such net-zero targets. A clear contrast is evident when considering Africa; as home to 17% of the global population, producing less than 5% of global annual emissions and accounting for only 3% of…
AN SERVICE MINDSET Track and field races are some of the most popular activities at the Olympic Games. And so Usain Bolt, the retired Jamaican sprinter, is widely considered the greatest sprinter of all time. He was determined to be himself and that, together with his unconventional and unique style, is probably one of the…
This is the first in a series of articles exploring XBRL. Our next article will consider how XBRL was developed and the wider advantages and disadvantages of XBRL as a financial reporting tool The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) era is characterised by an advanced interconnectivity of electronic data that has enabled machine learning to such…
As both accountants and good corporate citizens we advocate for accurate and transparent disclosure that will cater for a wide user audience and aid in decision-making. This also talks to acting in the public interest, which is one of the core mandates of an accountant Disclosure had advanced over the years. Originally disclosure was used…
In a recent article titled ‘On the relevance of IFRS financial statements’1 there was discussion around the relevance and usefulness of financial statements under IFRS. I think many accountants would agree that there are positives and negatives to the application of IFRS. Particularly vocal critics of IFRS include preparers at small and medium-cap listed companies…
Entrepreneurship incubator My Dough is helping small businesses in South Africa rise Abed Tau Entrepreneurship and accounting might seem like odd bedfellows − after all, the perception holds that while the latter is all about innovation and pushing boundaries, the former is a staid and steadfast profession. However, the team at My Dough is proving…
Tessa Stromvig believes that every citizen who has access to any resources whatsoever has a duty and responsibility to help those who don’t. That was just one of the reasons why she was motivated to open Steducentre, a facility which aims to equip learners with critical skills that are neglected under the current education system…