The Accounting Standards Board (ASB) recently announced its new board members, tasked with serving the public interest by setting Standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) that promote accountability, transparency, and effective financial management within all spheres of government.

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) hosted a corporate reporting webcast for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) on Monday, 22 April 2024, focusing on the 2024 economic outlook, financial reporting, assurance, Companies Amendment Bill, and sustainability.

Johannesburg, 22 April 2024 - In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowerment and fostering diversity within the accounting profession, Standard Bank has forged a pioneering partnership with the South African Institute of Accounting (SAICA) to sponsor fourth-year accounting students at three historically disadvantaged universities in 2024. This marks the first collaboration of its kind between a leading financial institution and an esteemed accounting body, with the objective of elevating aspiring accountants who may lack the financial resources to pursue their dreams. This collaboration embodies the belief that success is achieved not only through individual effort but also through collective empowerment and support.