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The upcoming debate on confidentiality and beneficial ownership
“Mr. Zuckerberg, would you be comfortable sharing with us the name of the hotel you stayed in last night?” This was a question asked to the Chief Executive Officer of Facebook during senate hearings in 2018. The hearings were in relation to privacy breaches at Facebook that led to personal information being used for unintended purposes. Issues of privacy and protection of personal information have been at the forefront of many legal and political debates in the last couple of years. Walter Bhengu, Project Director for Legislation and Governance at the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, sheds light on the balancing act between protection of personal information, transparency on beneficial ownership disclosures and general confidentiality.
Global Ethics Day: Most employees say they don’t work in an ethical culture
As corporate South Africa and the rest of the world celebrates Global Ethics Day today (Wednesday, 16 October), the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has warned that workplace misconduct is worse than ever, with almost 9 out of 10 employees saying they don’t feel like they work in an ethical workplace culture.
Thuthuka beneficiaries get creative together
One thing that the University of Pretoria (UP) Thuthuka programme takes pride in is the sense of family they provide to their beneficiaries, and there’s no better way for a family to get to know each other than by finding a fun and safe environment in which to bond.
South Africans Down Under Take Centre Stage at SAICA’s Australia Awards
Johannesburg, 26 September 2024 - Having recognised the exceptional talent abroad, the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has stepped up to honour those making remarkable contributions beyond our borders, extending recognition to talents across various fields—not just accounting.
SAICA summit highlights collaboration as key to addressing the public sector challenges
Building on the foundations of last year’s inaugural summit, the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) hosted its second Public Sector Summit on Friday, 23 August 2024 to deliberate on matters relating to transparency, accountability, sustainability and collaboration in the sector.
Bruce Mackenzie CA(SA) reappointed as a Board member at the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) congratulates Bruce Mackenzie CA(SA) on his reappointment as a Board member at the IASB
Lornelle Jonas AGA(SA), leading by example and inspiring SMMEs to thrive
Moved by the tragic loss of her sister, Shereez Jonas in 2019, to reflect on the impact she was making in the lives of those around her, Lornelle Jonas AGA(SA) shifted her focus to leverage her audit expertise and quickly established E'lique Advisory – an accounting and advisory firm based in Johannesburg, South Africa.