Despite the robust Code of Professional Conduct within the accountancy profession locally and internationally, the reputation of the accountancy profession has received backlash over the years with a number of corporate failures and accounting scandals. Some more well-known corporate failures locally include Steinhoff where accounting irregularities were identified by the auditors that resulted in the…
Hamman Schoonwinkel (29) is a chartered accountant and a lecturer in digital and leadership acumen at Stellenbosch University with a passion for both finance and the performing arts. He is also the chair of the SAICA Community of Best Practice for Digital Acumen. As an avid saxophone player, Hamman Schoonwinkel initially faced a tough decision…
When you think about accountants, cooking is not something you would normally associate with CAs(SA). Enter Joubert Spies … Joubert Spies CA(SA) from Pretoria is not only a proud father of two and happily married to his high school sweetheart, Roné, but he is also one of the contestants in the popular kykNET cooking show…
The beginning of August this year saw the merging of two significant firms in the South African accounting industry, RSM South Africa and Ngubane Johannesburg. The combined business, trading as RSM South Africa, will now have annual billings in excess of R300 million and over 370 staff. The merger will accelerate both businesses’ ambitions to…
In the world of equations and balance sheets, two hearts found their equilibrium. Meet Ané and Sakkie Church, the dynamic duo of the accounting world who not only balance budgets but also each other’s lives in the most endearing way possible. From chance meetings to dream vacations, their love story is an inspiring ode to…
In a world where numbers and spreadsheets often hold the key to financial success, there’s a unique story that beautifully weaves together not only the intricacies of balance sheets but also the delicate threads of love and companionship. Meet Ebrahim Tootla and his wife Aarifah – a power couple whose journey is a testament to…
CFOs are uniquely positioned to become critical drivers of digital transformation. The digital revolution coupled with new business pressures resulting from the global pandemic have reshaped the role of the CFO in organisations of all sizes and across all sectors. <!doctype html> Where once the CFO’s primary focus was on reporting historical financial performance,…
Moses Tshitangano took a leap of faith and is developing future CAs(SA) for the under-resourced province. Training offices give aspiring chartered accountants the opportunity to gain practical experience and apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios, enabling them to develop professional competence in financial regulations, tax laws, accounting standards, and auditing procedures. They learn how…
While the internal audit function has undergone significant transformation, the rapid pace of change is set to accelerate in the foreseeable future. Richard Walker, Advisory Director at BDO South Africa, sheds some light on some key industry trends that have emerged and some key areas of transformation we can expect to see defining the sector…
Ntlambi Gulwa CA(SA), the IRBA’s Director Inspections, started her remarkable life journey in the lush landscapes of the Eastern Cape. Hers is a story of perseverance, determination and a deep-rooted commitment to making a difference. Growing up in the small village of Ngcwazi, Ntlambi’s passion for education and her drive to overcome challenges were evident…