The Impact of Recent Companies Act Amendments on Audit and Review Requirements for Close Corporations
Under the amended legislative framework, members of a close corporation are now required to prepare annual financial statements (AFS) within six months after the financial year-end. This timeline was shortened from the previous nine-month period due to the incorporation of relevant provisions from the Companies Act into the Close Corporations Act 69 of 1984. Section […]
What is the Difference Between a Business Consultant and an Advisor?
In South Africa, where businesses often face unique challenges and opportunities, the roles of business consultants and advisors are often crucial. Both consultants and advisors provide strategic advice, but their approaches, areas of expertise, and the nature of their engagement with clients can differ significantly. Business consultant: Strategic expertise and specialised solutions Business consultants in […]
Essential financial lessons every parent should pass down
It’s true; financial literacy is as crucial as academic education, and many of us find ourselves reflecting on the lessons we wish were imparted by our parents. Growing up in South Africa, where economic challenges and opportunities coexist, understanding money management from an early age could have set a solid foundation for personal financial success. […]
Have you revised your business continuity plan?
While the possibility of a global pandemic was always at the back of our minds, its emergence still managed to catch us off-guard and wreaked havoc on every aspect of our lives, particularly the world of work. Therefore, it’s safe to say that Covid-19 has been a wake-up call for organisations to rethink their priorities […]