CA[SA].News – February 2012 Newsletter

In this issue…

Is Exchange Control Over For Individuals?

The new limits…and a massive new concession

Following the Medium Term Budget Speech by Pravin Gordhan in October 2011, the Treasury published revised exchange control amounts which grouped the annual amounts individuals can take off-shore to R5 million per annum. What does this [...]

February 10th, 2012 | Tags: | Category: Business, Finance, Government, H.R., Tax | Leave a comment

CA[SA].News – January 2012 Newsletter

In this issue…

VAT Refund Delayed? Track It With The New VAT Dashboard!

Taxpayers have experienced frustration in recent times waiting for VAT refunds. As most small businesses are always strapped for cash flow, the delays in refunds have been a considerable source of worry.  How does the tracking system work?

Red – You need [...]

January 10th, 2012 | Tags: | Category: Finance, Investments, Tax | 2 comments

CA[SA].News – December 2011 Newsletter

In this issue…

Business Rescue – Read All About It!

Business Rescue is covered in chapter 6 of the new Companies Act 2008 and replaces the Judicial Management (“JM”) process in the old Companies Act.

* What is it? * How does it work? * The stakeholders

 

Tax: Beware the New “Supplementary [...]

December 2nd, 2011 | Tags: | Category: Business, Finance, Tax | Leave a comment

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

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

ALE Newsletter – October 2011

In this issue:

Direct Marketing – What are your rights as a consumer in terms of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA)?

Sole Proprietor – What will happen to my business should I die and how do I go about Succession Planning?

Unauthorised Trustees - Are the actions they take on behalf of the Trust considered valid?

Tax Deductions [...]

October 4th, 2011 | Tags: , | Category: Business, Consumer Rights, Deceased Estates, Tax, Trusts | 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 – August 2011

In this issue:

Tax Administration Bill 2011, a quick overview

How the Companies Act can help to revive your failing business

Quotes and Estimates – When the wheels come off

Your new recruit – Fixed Term Contract or Probationary Period?

Download: August 2011 Newsletter

August 4th, 2011 | Category: Business, H.R., Tax | One comment

IQUAD Investment Incentives

Cash in on Incentives

Many small and medium size companies are not aware that they could qualify for a tax-free cash grant. In fact those involved in manufacturing and tourism could be eligible for a grant of up to R30 million thanks to the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI’s) Enterprise Investment Programme (EIP).

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June 20th, 2011 | Category: Business, Investments, Tax | Leave a comment
 
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