Fraud is a serious threat to small businesses, especially with limited resources. In the last few years our audit team have picked up a few fraudulent issues with some of our clients and fraud is on the increase, due to the levels of moral complacency increasing and...

14 years in business, means 14 years of an incredible journey that we've been on. I've learned many valuable lessons that have shaped our company and helped us grow. I’d love to share 14 business lessons, I've learned in 14 years of building a business from scratch....

“The government expects that, by encouraging companies to undertake R&D in South Africa, local companies will strengthen their capabilities of developing value-added products, technologies and services.” (Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) - South Africa)...

The dreaded annual audit! Just the mention of it is enough to make even the bravest of souls break into a cold sweat. But fear not! With a little preparation and some savvy strategies, you can turn this seemingly painful experience into a breeze. Get ready to tackle...

“The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.” (Warren Buffet, Investor) Anyone who has ever started a business knows the feeling a new enquiry can generate. The excitement that...

Let's dive into the fascinating world of audits. They may not be the most thrilling topic, but trust me, they play a crucial role in the business world. Think of audits as superheroes, swooping in to protect companies and ensure everything is running smoothly. In this...

“A trustee has a responsibility to guard the assets of others with a higher degree of care than he does his own.” (John Ashcroft) Onerous new duties have recently been imposed on all trustees of all trusts - by government through legislative amendments, and also by...

When you deal with legal matters or buy/sell property, trust becomes incredibly important. Attorneys and estate agents hold important roles as advisors and intermediaries in these areas and there is so much fraud in this industry. To make sure you're protected and can...

Imagine you're a small business owner, pouring your heart and soul into making your venture thrive. You've faced challenges, made tough decisions, and worked tirelessly. Now, it's time to understand why an annual audit matters—a process that may sound boring but can...

“The amount of work we can automate with AI is vastly larger than before. As leaders, it is incumbent on all of us to make sure we are building a world in which every individual has an opportunity to thrive.” (Andrew Ng, Co-founder and lead of Google Brain) Artificial...

“In 2022 South Africa had the 12th highest income tax burden, the 9th highest company income tax burden, and the 14th highest non-resource tax burden worldwide.” (Garth Zietsman, South Africa's Tax Freedom Day statistician) Tax Freedom Day marks the day in the year...

“A house built on granite and strong foundations, not even the onslaught of pouring rain, gushing torrents and strong winds will be able to pull down.” (Haile Selassie, Former Emperor of Ethiopia) When starting a new business, few things are as important as...