ASA October Cover 2026
In this Issue
“Earning Trust Through Equity” This Ethics Month edition of Accountancy SA explores how trust is built through ethical leadership, accountability and principled decision-making. Through perspectives from business leaders, governance experts, educators and practitioners, the issue examines how fairness, integrity and professional judgement shape organisations, professions and society.
The cover story,“Earning Trust Through Equity: How Leaders Create Opportunity, Challenge Bias and Drive Accountability,” features Cheree Dyers CA(SA), CEO of Prescient Investment Management. Drawing on her leadership experience, she discusses equitable decision-making, the importance of accountability and how organisations can create fair access to opportunities while maintaining high standards and professional integrity.
The Special Feature celebrates the 2026 Student Leadership Awards, showcasing student entrepreneurs who are creating meaningful social and economic impact through innovation, skills development and community upliftment.
The Profile section highlights inspiring stories from professionals including koi judge Abraham Wiggill CA(SA), entrepreneur and industry builder Zimkhita Matinyana CA(SA), and philanthropist Gary Stephenson CA(SA), each demonstrating how leadership, passion and purpose can create lasting value.
The Feature article explores how AI and machine learning are transforming customer acquisition and retention in financial services, while the Focus section examines ethics from multiple perspectives, including governance, AI, whistleblowing, professional conduct, organisational culture and responsible leadership.
The Recommend section provides practical guidance on the revised ISA 240 and ISA 570 standards, director independence and governance considerations.
The issue concludes with Integritax articles covering SARS operational updates, transfer pricing, trust taxation developments, dispute processes, director tax responsibilities and other key taxation matters affecting finance professionals.
