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Foundations that can carry the load – is the GNU laying the right foundations?
Johannesburg, 13 February 2025 - Those in the know say building a house can cost anything from R10 000 to R20 000 per square meter, with factors such as location, quality of the material used and design complexity capable of significantly raising costs (with high end houses costing upwards of R25 000 per square meter). A hefty price to pay, but one well worth it when sitting in the confines of your beautiful investment. Despite the actual cost of your house, what’s clear to many is the importance of building a house within your price range, one that your income is capable of maintaining as the years roll on.
Budget 2025: “Transfer Pricing to B or not to B…?
While South Africans turn their focus to the upcoming Budget Speech in February 2025, many are wondering how expected increased Government expenditure can be financed.
SAICA saddened by the tragic passing of Mr. Mava Shude
SAICA is deeply saddened to have learnt about the passing of Mr. Mava Shude CA(SA), the Chief Financial Officer of Langeberg Municipality, who tragically passed away after a car accident on Friday, 6 December 2024.
SAICA replaces “accredited” with “endorsed” on qualifications underlying the CA(SA) and AGA(SA) designations
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) would like to announce a terminology shift in its academic and professional programmes, transitioning from the term “accredited” to “endorsed” to describe programmes that meet the requirements for SAICA’s CA(SA) and AGA(SA) qualifications
SAICA mourns the passing of Imran Vanker and his daughter, Sara
SAICA is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Imran Vanker CA(SA) and his daughter, Ms. Sara Vanker, during a car accident on 25 November.
SAICA CEO appointed to the IFAC Board
SAICA's CEO, Patricia Stock, has been appointed to the Board of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). This is a significant milestone for SAICA and a testament to Stock’s leadership and expertise.
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.