At a time of significant changes in leadership across the globe, leadership continues to be the cornerstone of successful innovative organisation. Leadership is everything but a title. One can be appointed the CEO of a large listed company and still not be viewed as a natural or successful leader if they are unable to exhibit…
In this issue we speak to some of the top achievers and among other issues, they share their exams tips, why they chose the CA(SA) route, and how they celebrated their results. Susanna Lucia Huyser (Anlu) First year of articles at Deloitte, Johannesburg What does this achievement mean to you and how did you celebrate?…
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) congratulates the 2 279 candidates who achieved success in the January 2023 Initial Test of Competence (ITC). This equates to an overall pass rate of 75%. The ITC serves as the first of two SAICA qualifying examinations. It assesses how well a candidate can apply the technical…
How to fortify your professional future As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prevalent in South African workplaces, there is growing concern among employees and independent professionals about how this new technology might impact their career prospects and future job security. Companies are considering how they can harness AI to improve processes, productivity and the bottom…
The important role of data literacy in the digital age Data has become one of the most valuable resources in the world today, and its importance cannot be overstated. Data is the driving force behind decision-making and business strategy, making it a critical skill for anyone who wants to remain relevant in the job market.…
The recent saga with the issuing of late-night Government Gazettes, justification thereof and subsequent ‘temporary’ retractions has certainly heightened the awareness of the general public around the importance of reporting. To an extent, the early parts of the first week of April saw many a South African citizen enter the world of corporate reporting, corporate…
What needs to change Corporate misconduct is difficult to detect and prove. This is because it is often hidden by a complicated web of transactions, misleading corporate records and convoluted company group structures. This is why corporate whistleblowers whose positions give them an inside track on misconduct are so important in exposing corporate crime and…
A practical guide for leaders facing the challenge of transforming their organisations through digital technology. Today’s leaders have been bombarded by a lifetime’s worth of advice about digital transformation. If they’re not sold on the merits1 of always-on, continuous digital reinvention, they may never be.2 Most have also heard they need to be personally involved.3 The big question…
Criminals are always searching for new ways to breach digital systems. Exploits can generally be eliminated by patching them out of existence. However, in reality, old attacks persist because systems are not patched fast and thoroughly enough. With so much at stake, why do companies fail to close these gaps? Setting shared goals Most businesses…
Centralised living makes a lot of sense in today’s fast-paced world, especially with the rise of mixed-use development luxury living. The benefits of centralised living are many − from cost savings on transportation costs to uninterrupted services and seamless technology, and to a sense of community among like-minded professionals. Astrino Nicoloudakis focuses on why centralised…