CA[SA].News – November 2011 Newsletter

In this issue…

National Health Insurance: What will it Cost You?

In August the Minister of Health released a green paper on NHI (National Health Insurance). This is the next big social program by government following the extension of social grants to some 13 million people. It is also in line with section [...]

November 4th, 2011 | Tags: | Category: Accounting, Audit, Government, Tax | Leave a comment

ALE visits UKZN

     We went to UKZN this morning to visit the third year Accounting students before they go on study leave. Dale Naicker, who presented the lecture, is an employee of Aitken Lambert Elsworth (lucky for us) and was kind enough to invite us for a brief chat. Barry Fuller CA (S.A.) is a Director of Aitken Lambert Elsworth and he answered one of Dale’s [...]

October 12th, 2011 | Category: Accounting, Audit, Social, Teamwork | One comment

CA[SA].News – October 2011 Newsletter

In this issue…

 

ADR: Who Wants To Wait Forever?

The Companies Act and the Consumer Protection Act contain sections on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The King Commission also endorses ADR. Why has it suddenly become so popular?

* Mediation * Conciliation * Arbitration

South African Auditors – The Best in [...]

October 5th, 2011 | Tags: | Category: Accounting, Audit, Consumer Rights, Tax | Leave a comment

CA[SA].News – September 2011 Newsletter

In this issue…

The Eighth Wonder of the Universe: The Power of Compound Interest (But Watch Your Costs!)

“The Eighth Wonder of the Universe”:  that’s how Albert Einstein is reputed to have described compound interest.  Compounding is a simple process – you reinvest your annual interest (or return) with your original capital [...]

September 5th, 2011 | Tags: | Category: Accounting, Consumer Rights, Government, Tax | Leave a comment

CA[SA].News – August 2011 Newsletter

In this issue…

To Audit Or Not? Not So Simple After All

Many company owners have welcomed the new Companies Act (“the Act”) as it seemed to waive the audit requirement which would result in lower costs. However, as the dust has begun to settle a different picture is beginning to emerge.

* [...]

August 5th, 2011 | Tags: | Category: Accounting, Audit, Tax | Leave a comment

ALE Newsletter – December 2010

In this issue:

Grow your business by retaining your customers

Voluntary Disclosure Program – VDP

Your Will and Loan Accounts

Further steps on Exchange Control Reform

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December 6th, 2010 | Category: Accounting, Audit, Business, Deceased Estates | Leave a comment

ALE Newsletter – October 2010

In this issue:

Grow your business by increasing your customer base

Update on implementation of the Companies Act, 2008

Small Business Planning – 3 myths

Managing your cash

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October 6th, 2010 | Category: Accounting, Business, Government | Leave a comment