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Key considerations for the acceptance and continuation of client relationships in auditing
In the ever-evolving world of auditing, maintaining integrity and upholding the highest standards is as important as ever. The foundation...

Delia Mc Lean
Jul 5, 20243 min read


The Advantages of Commercial Finance for Small Businesses in South Africa
In South Africa, small businesses form the backbone of the economy, driving innovation, employment, and economic growth. However, one of...

Thinus Nortje
Jun 22, 20243 min read


6 Reasons Why Branding is Important in Marketing
What is Branding? Branding is creating a unique identity for a product, service, or company. It involves shaping how customers perceive...

Hein Du Plessis
May 15, 20242 min read


Navigating the Tax Implications for Personal Service ProvidersNavigating the Tax Implications for Personal Service Providers
The tax landscape in South Africa can be complex. The term 'Personal Service Provider' refers to a specific category of taxpayer defined...

Wessel Smit
Apr 5, 20244 min read


Servitude Valuations
The definition of market value implies that it is the most probable price for which it will sell. Not the highest or lowest possible...

Kobus van der Walt
Mar 22, 20242 min read


Rights of beneficiaries in discretionary trusts
Introduction Discretionary trusts in South Africa are popular estate planning tools, allowing individuals to manage and protect their...

Piet Swanepoel
Feb 12, 20243 min read


Input VAT and motor cars
Input VAT and motor cars A vendor is generally not entitled to deduct input tax on acquiring a motor car, irrespective of whether it is...

Wessel Smit
Jan 5, 20247 min read


Protecting Professionals: The Vital Role of Professional Liability Insurance
In today’s increasingly litigious world, professionals across various industries face a growing number of lawsuits and legal claims. As a...

Wickus Pelser
Dec 14, 20232 min read


Business Rescue in South Africa Proving its Worth: An Analysis
Introduction In recent years, business rescue has emerged as a crucial mechanism in South Africa to salvage struggling companies and...

Stefan Steyn
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Why Your Company Desperately Needs a New Look (Before It’s Too Late!)
Picture this: your company’s logo and branding are stuck in the past like a pair of bell-bottom jeans. You know it’s time for a makeover,...

Hein Du Plessis
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Settlement agreement on Employment Equity
On 28 June 2023, the South African government and the Solidarity Trade Union signed a settlement agreement on employment equity....

Colette Cilliers
Sep 20, 20232 min read


What are the recent trends in auditing?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every industry and organisation. The rising use of AI and automation is one of the most...

Delia Mc Lean
Aug 8, 20232 min read


The accuracy of municipal valuations
Municipal Valuations are not accepted as accurate by SARS (for potential tax purposes) and by the SA courts in litigation processes....

Kobus van der Walt
Jul 2, 20232 min read


Testamentary Trusts – what you should know
A trust may be established in various ways. The two most common ones are through a contract (between living persons) or by way of a last...

Piet Swanepoel
Jun 11, 20234 min read


Solar Panel Tax Incentive
Solar Panel Tax Incentive for Individuals The objective of the newly announced solar panel tax incentive for individuals announced by...

Wessel Smit
May 5, 20235 min read


Commercial Finance as a Growth Partner
When we hear the word debt, we shiver, and rightly so, the current economic climate means that more consumers and businesses are fighting...

Thinus Nortje
Apr 22, 20231 min read


Business Rescue
Do you want to become a Business Rescue Practitioner? Given the economic environment that South Africa finds itself in post-COVID-19...

Stefan Steyn
Mar 19, 20233 min read


Brand Strategy
Brand strategy is an essential aspect of any business . Brand strategy is an essential aspect of any business or organisation. It...

Hein Du Plessis
Feb 11, 20232 min read


Who is taxed when a trust distributes gains to beneficiaries?
In a recent Supreme Court of Appeal judgement, CSARS vs The Thistle Trust, an interesting question was considered. Who is taxed when a...

Wessel Smit
Jan 1, 20235 min read


Interesting new court judgement regarding the accrual system
In the “old” days before 1984, couples intending to get married could only choose between two marital regimes in terms of legislation....

Piet Swanepoel
Dec 19, 20223 min read


Why is it important to brand?
Now is an excellent time for South African products to enter global markets, according to Prof Melville Saayman, director of Tourism...

Hein Du Plessis
Nov 20, 20224 min read


Bad Debt: Income Tax and VAT benefits
Section 11(i) permits a deduction from a taxpayer’s income of the amount of any debt due to the taxpayer which has during the year of...

Wessel Smit
Oct 10, 20224 min read


Difference between a Business valuation and a commercial property valuation
Introduction It is essential to understand that there are fundamental differences between how a business is valued and how commercial...

Kobus van der Walt
Sep 17, 20222 min read


The importance of branding in business
A business’s branding is more important than you might think. On the outside, your brand may seem like it consists only of elements such...

Hein Du Plessis
Aug 25, 20224 min read
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