Wills Month 2025: How to Have the Last Word Having the “last word” means you get to decide how your assets are divided after your passing. But there’s only one way to make sure your wishes are respected – a valid, professionally drafted will. Sadly, research suggests that up to 70% of South Africans don’t […]
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Top Complaints Against SARS – And How We Help You Avoid Them When it comes to SARS, the most common taxpayer complaint is no surprise: delayed refunds. But that’s only one of several recurring problems – known as systemic issues – that impact businesses across South Africa. The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) keeps
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6 Ways to Maximise Revenue Through Smarter Networking Networking isn’t just about exchanging business cards and small talk — it’s a key strategy for unlocking new clients, driving sales, and growing your business. When done right, networking can create real value and open doors you wouldn’t have found otherwise. The truth is, it’s not about
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SARS Is Watching: Crypto Traders Under the Microscope South Africa is experiencing a crypto boom – and SARS has taken notice. With more than 5.8 million South Africans holding crypto assets and Southern Africa leading global Bitcoin adoption, the tax authority has significantly stepped up enforcement. Crypto assets are now firmly on SARS’ radar, and
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Busting the Accounting Myths That Could Be Burying Your Business Accounting isn’t something to think about once a year—it’s the foundation of every key business decision you make. From hiring your next team member to deciding when to scale, accurate financial insight drives everything. Unfortunately, too many businesses still operate on outdated accounting myths—assumptions that
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Directors, Take Note: Understanding and Complying with Your Legal Duties Is Critical If you are a company director in South Africa, the responsibilities you carry are significant. With recent amendments to the Companies Act, non-compliance with your legislated duties can result in serious consequences, including civil and criminal liability, personal fines, and even imprisonment. The
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5 Essential Soft Skills Every Future CA Needs (That They Don’t Teach in Class) Because spreadsheets aren’t the only thing you need to master. As a future Chartered Accountant, you’re probably deep into IFRS standards, tax laws, and audit principles. And while technical knowledge is essential, your long-term success as a CA(SA) depends just as
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Protect What Really Drives Value: Why Intellectual Capital Matters Now More Than Ever In an era of rising tax pressure, your brainpower could be your biggest financial asset. As SARS intensifies its tax debt collection efforts under Project AmaBillions, many businesses are laser-focused on compliance, cash flow, and avoiding the widening tax gap. But there’s
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Business Hack: Define Your Target Market—Then Refine It for Growth Why guessing who your customer is can cost more than missing your tax deadlines According to CB Insights, 42% of startups fail because there’s no market need. In many cases, this isn’t because the idea was flawed—it’s because the audience wasn’t correctly identified or validated.
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Project AmaBillions: What Budget 3.0 Means for You New Focus. New Funding. New Pressure on Taxpayers. With Budget 3.0 scrapping the proposed VAT increase, the pressure is now squarely on SARS to close the funding gap. That’s where Project AmaBillions comes in—SARS’ ambitious plan to collect billions in outstanding tax debt. This isn’t just a
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