2019 is by far the toughest year for "South Africa Incorporated" financially. The depressed economy, corruption and all factors concerned made this a tight budget for Finance Minster of South Africa, Mr Tito Mboweni. We try to understand the things said and unsaid in the budget.

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The mighty Bosasa (African Global Operations) who wielded endless influence over government officials in the procurement of tenders as presented at the State Capture Commission of Inquiry has fallen on its sword and filed for voluntary liquidation.
We speak to Faith Ngwenya of SAIPA (the South African Institute of Professional Accountants) on what this means as well as the implications.

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The finance ministry is one of the most critical ministries in any economy because that is where the state purse resides. 2019/20 is going to be a tough year globally according to the IMF in terms of Economic Growth.
Faith Ngwenya of the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) joins me to discuss what she envisages might be up for consideration, as well as the Annual Budget Breakfast that is hosting by by SAIPA.

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The lowest period of any business's life is when it is unable to honour its financial obligations, Prior to the Companies Act 2008, this would've lead to immediate liquidation and winding up of the business. However this legislation brought with it a practice of Business Rescue. Mrs. Faith Ngwenya outlines the difference between the two and when each come into effect.

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Job seekers are always forwarding their CV's for employment opportunities that they desire, however not many of them get the job, let alone the chance for an interview. This brings despondency to the job seeker, however it is mainly as a result of fundamental errors that deprive them of the opportunity. We speak to Nikki Williamson of True North Recruitment to help us understand this dynamic and what you need to do to get it right.

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On the annual calendar of SAIPA, they honor their top performers in their National Accounting Olympiad for grades 11 and 12, the best Tax and Accounting Thesis for Honours, Masters and Ph.D. candidates as well as the Professional Examinations for November 2017 and May 2018. We get reaction to what happened on the day and the future plans with regards to this matter.

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It is a difficult choice to make for students when they have to decide whether they follow a degree or a diploma in a specific discipline. Even with accounting, where debit is debit and credit is credit, the depth of the understanding and knowledge acquired differs between the degree and the diploma. Prof Rashied Small, Executive for Membership and Training explains the difference.

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The Large Business Centre (LBC) brought in excess of 30% of tax revenue before it was closed due to the restructuring by the then commissioner, Mr Tom Moyane.
Now the acting commissioner has decided to re-open the LBC, and this has been welcome by man tax practitioners and businesses.

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Corruption and questions of ethics in the accounting profession has tainted the industry to an extent that the credibility is affecting all professionals.
SAIPA is cementing its position that it is against such conduct and is intent on ensuring that its members do not become part of these acts.

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To Getting Ahead In Corporate South Africa, Women Need To Brand Themselves Accordingly. Kantha Naicker — Vice chairman, South African Institute of Profesional Accountants shares tips on how women can self-brand themselves in a way that will aid their success and enable them to get ahead

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