Jul 1, 2019 3 min read You’re not an accountant; you’re an advisor Clients want business advice and guidance from their accountants - not just the numbers. Find out how you can free up ti...
Jun 18, 2019 5 min read The informal sector: an untapped opportunity for accountants Accountants need to upskill themselves and add value in a competitive market if they want to be a successfully self-empl...
Jun 18, 2019 4 min read Why technology stands in the way of digital transformation Digital transformation doesn't mean adopting new technology like AI, blockchain and machine learning. But many businesse...
May 8, 2019 4 min read Customer success: the formula for growth Customers want inspiration, innovation, guidance and solutions. If they don’t get these from one service provider, it's ...
May 6, 2019 3 min read Elections 2019: Vote for small business These are the steps we would like to see the government take as part of its strategy to turbo-charge economic growth, th...
Apr 10, 2019 4 min read Underrated skills every SME owner should have From soft skills, to data, to marketing - small business owners need to wear even more hats if they want to succeed in a...
Mar 27, 2019 4 min read Futurealist on big data: It’s all about the people People play a massive role in the success of any big data project. Businesses need the right skills, an empowered workfo...
Feb 20, 2019 3 min read Budget 2019: Commentary by Rob Cooper Government took advantage of new revenue sources like carbon taxes but limited bracket creep adjustment, sin taxes and f...
Jan 9, 2019 3 min read Career tips for accounting graduates Competition is high and opportunities for internships are low. Find out how you can give yourself the competitive edge i...
Jan 6, 2019 3 min read The biggest trends shaping accounting today Cloud computing, automation, AI, and security are drastically changing the accounting profession. Here's how to leverage...
Nov 8, 2018 5 min read Attracting and retaining the accountants of the future Accounting practices are in a war for talent. We discuss ways to attract top-notch professionals and keep your current e...
Nov 3, 2018 5 min read The future of accounting has nothing – and everything – to do with technology Outdated curriculums and rapidly evolving technology have changed the game for accountants. Find out what the modern bus...
Oct 29, 2018 5 min read How alternative funders enable SME success Lack of funding and poor financial management are the leading causes of SME failure in SA. Alternative lenders can help ...
Sep 20, 2018 4 min read Securing supply chains against political uncertainty Amid drastic political changes, we could see a realignment in the balance of global trade, to create increasingly dynami...
Sep 18, 2018 4 min read How AI will bring out the best in accountants AI is good at a lot of things. But it will never replace the human connection, which is the foundation of the accounting...
Aug 27, 2018 5 min read Curiosity killed the accountant Successful accountants approach the world as a child would. They’re curious about their surroundings, ask questions, and...
Aug 13, 2018 5 min read There’s more to accounting than numbers With easy access to online learning resources and more flexibility, it’s more viable than ever to switch from one path t...
Jul 24, 2018 3 min read 4 game-changing technologies for accountants A new wave of technology is automating many time-consuming, mundane processes. Find out how cloud computing, AI and big ...
Mar 8, 2018 5 min read 5 reasons why AI needs women Women have been largely excluded from AI projects. This has to change, to avoid bias and ensure AI benefits everyone, eq...
Jan 22, 2018 4 min read SA businesses spend 202 days per year on admin Regaining this lost time could add R7.3bn to SA's GDP annually. One way to do this is to use technology to chase payment...
Nov 27, 2017 2 min read Challenges and opportunities for SME accountants The four most common challenges facing SME accountants are time, technology, talent and transformation. But they also br...
May 12, 2017 2 min read Cryptocurrency salary survey [Infographic] Discover how many people are interested in getting paid in cryptocurrency. Our results are broken down by age, gender, a...
Apr 7, 2017 3 min read Is artificial intelligence a threat to accountants? While the number-crunching aspects will likely fall, the business savvy and strategic competency that is inherent in the...
Mar 16, 2017 3 min read How to use your accountancy skills for the greater good Professionals can do more with their skills to help the world around them. Here are some ways you can volunteer your acc...
