A global study of 16 423 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) shows that a promising number of SMEs want to make progress on their path to sustainability but are often unable to measure and report on their performance, which prevents them from acting on their ambition. The study, titled Path for Growth: Bridging the SME…
Investing in employee wellness could ensure you have a more sustainable business in 2024. A recent study by the University of Oxford1 in conjunction with Harvard University found that companies with ‘positive workplace cultures are more likely than their competitors to experience subsequent sales growth, stronger earnings-to-asset ratios, greater profitability, higher market valuations, and more…
2023 was a year full of challenges and missed opportunities within the South African and global context. Luckily 2024 is a new year filled with opportunities to self-discover and prosper. Accountants share more than just a love for numbers. We tend to have similar character traits, such as the desire to achieve difficult things and…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here and is changing how we do things. For the entrepreneur, it can mean cutting down time spent on performing tasks like generating sales leads, marketing their businesses, and managing employees. The past few months have been interesting, as the world is being introduced to more artificial intelligence tools. With experiments…
The AGSA’s Young Professional Award winners are on a quest to bring about change and transformation to the auditing and accounting profession by prioritising and enhancing accountability and transparency in everything that they do. These vibrantly skilled #cultureshifters are paving the way for the next generation of audit professionals through their unwavering commitment to insight…
We are all familiar with the many accounting and auditing scandals in South Africa and across the world. Unfortunately, scandals are all too commonplace in the world of crypto − from international incidents like Mount Gox to local occurrences such as Mirror Trading International and, most recently, FTX. The numerous crypto scandals warrant a conversation…
Annie McWalter, CEO of The Hope Factory and SAICA Enterprise Development, reflects on the positive impact they had in 2023. At the beginning of 2023, we had set ourselves the objective to continue to impact various communities throughout South Africa positively through small business development and the creation of new jobs in the South…
2023 was an exciting and eventful year! As we traverse the dynamic landscape of the accounting profession in 2023, we reflect on a few of the many engaging and insightful events that SAICA hosted, leaving an indelible mark on many of our members during this past year. Through extensive communication and engagement campaigns and activities,…
While many traditional and established banks remain profitable, it’s no secret that key performance measures are facing mounting pressure. Future profit growth for banks remains elusive, particularly with a rapidly growing fintech industry. New propositions delivered by fintechs have over some time challenged the value delivered by traditional banks. But just how disruptive are fintechs…
Could I have envisioned clinching the SAICA 2023 Trainee Trailblazer title? Not in my wildest dreams. As I contemplate the events of that memorable night, from the intricate steps leading to my place at the finalist table to the exhilarating moment of being declared the victor and everything that ensued thereafter, I find myself pondering…