‘Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. Everything you want also wants you. But you have to take action to get it.’ What a profound and inspiring quote by Jack Canfield! Ronel Jooste CA(SA) Director at FinanciallyFiTLife and author, speaker and radio talk show host Presenting vision board workshops as part…
My PhD journey felt like a full circle of life! In 2000, I began a two-year contract with SARS in the VAT department. During my tenure at SAICA, I also had the privilege of project managing the SAICA VAT Sub-committee, which reports to the National Tax Committee. Muneer Hassan CA(SA) Tax Consultant, Senior Lecturer in…
Have you ever heard a CEO or founder claim that everyone in the company is like family? You may even be working for a CEO who has exclaimed this while discussing their company culture. GRANT GREEFF CA(SA) Director at SearchKings™ Africa I cringe whenever I hear the ‘we’re family’ statement, because it’s sentimental more than…
What image do the words ‘chartered accountant’ conjure up? Kamir Arjun CA(SA) Senior Staff auditor at Deloitte Netherlands I immediately think of a business leader, a sound decision-maker, a visionary and an entrepreneur who is a catalyst for sustainable positive change and industry innovation. I imagine an individual who can operate in any business environment…
Digital transformation is not a distant future but a present reality. The accountancy profession is at a crossroads, calling for professionals to embrace change and foster innovation. Accountants are encouraged to leverage tools such as AI, Web3 and emerging technologies like blockchain to navigate this new era. MONICA SINGER CA(SA)Blockchain Evangelist for ConsenSys Artificial intelligence:…
Throughout my career, I’ve witnessed the profound transformation of the finance landscape, and the days of being mere bean counters are long gone. Today, as finance professionals, we hold pivotal roles as advisors across the business spectrum. As we navigate this ongoing evolution, one skill stands out as paramount: storytelling. Kevin Phillips CA(SA)CEO of IDU…
Leon sat deflated and demotivated in yet another waiting area to be interviewed for another job he knew he wouldn’t get. ‘What am I doing wrong’ runs through Leon’s mind. This is the tenth job Leon won’t get. . Wayne van Zijl CA(SA) Associate Professor at School of Accountancy WITS Red, Leon’s interviewer, took one…
Recently, I found myself pausing, finger hovering over LinkedIn’s ‘Post’ button. Posting to social media was a task I used to enjoy but now felt like a hurdle. Can you relate? Have you recently hesitated or second-guessed over something that used to come quickly? Usha Maharaj CA(SA)Passionate about women empowerment and human potential This seemingly…
Brainstorming is a simple and effective tool in problem-solving. It brings together diverse thinking on a chosen topic with the sole purpose of generating a list of possibilities. No idea is rejected and speed of generating ideas is welcomed without the need to consider its merit or practicality. You can learn the skill to facilitate…
The integration of AI in auditing processes and financial analysis has undoubtedly brought numerous benefits, but it also raises critical ethical considerations that must be addressed. Ethics has always been at the core of the accounting profession, guiding auditors and accountants to act with integrity, objectivity and independence. With the introduction of AI, these principles…