Or a Tongaat, an African Bank, an Eskom, an SAA − the list goes on. It is a question that should be top of mind of those who are employed and are seeking employment, those who have invested hard-earned money in banks and large corporations, and those who are saving for the future, as well…
Worldwide financial markets have been rocked in the past few years by corporate scandals and the very first question is: ‘Where was the auditor?’ However, the question should rather be: ‘Where were the guardians of governance?’ In performing an audit, the auditor is heavily reliant on the internal controls and governance implemented by the organisation.…
From humble beginnings to becoming the award-winning CEO of Henry Schein, Stanley Bergman, is an inspiration and the perfect example of success through dedication, creativity and hard work Stanley Bergman came to the United States in 1976, joined Henry Schein in 1980, and progressed to become CEO in 1989, when turnover was $200 million. Since…
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CA(SA) trainee Thokozani Mazibuko speaks about how Thuthuka changed his life The individuals whose lives are touched by a comprehensive educational and support programme like SAICA’s Thuthuka bursary come from all over South Africa and have different backgrounds. Many of them, like Thokozani Nowgli Mazibuko (24), say that they were ‘always good with numbers’, but…
SAICA announced that 2 507 (2020: 2 149) candidates who wrote the first 2021 sitting of the Initial Test of Competence (ITC) in April had passed When it comes to education and training during the COVID-19 pandemic, the global consensus is that students are negatively affected by the challenges of studying remotely. Over and above…
This month, we spoke to seven strong, empowered, empowering women who prove, beyond any doubt, that there is no limit to what women can accomplish and that, as Margaret Thatcher said, ‘If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.’ They are proof that if you do what…
Starting to invest as early as possible, and as much as possible, is one of the best decisions you can make to optimise your wealth creation. This month five experts – all women, of course – will cover topics right from starting with a simple, sound investment approach to tapping into a multi-billion-dollar investment industry.…
Mariétte Venter was the acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Capricorn District Municipality in Limpopo in 2016. The municipality was one of many which had invested funds in VBS Mutual Bank while Venter was on maternity leave. Venter recognised several red flags, demanded the money back and was suspended for her efforts. This is…
What does cybersecurity mean for your organisation? And what can your organisation do to protect itself against cybersecurity threats? We are already more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and throughout the pandemic we continued to see a rise in cyber-attacks. In a world where technology is the new way of living, there is…