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State aid must be subjected to checks and balances
[Ziyanda Buthelezi and Yongama Njisane] Historically, economic policy in South Africa has been shaped by the dependence on extractive industries like the mining of minerals such as gold... read more>>



Finance
Too much debt weighing on consumer finances: index

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

The finances of South African consumers are under pressure from too much debt and consumers spending more than they earn‚ a survey into the financial vulnerability of consumers has found... read more>>
Budgeting process a vehicle to improve business results

Johann Koegelenberg

As we approach the end of February, many companies are either busy with or have just completed their dreaded budget cycle. Quite often people do not see this as a rewarding experience... read more>>
Business invited to enter annual awards
The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is inviting South African businesses to submit their entries for the 3rd Annual South African Premier Business Awards... read more>>
Accounting & Auditing
UCT introduces Learn Accounting: new online teaching platform
University of Cape Town's College of Accounting has developed an innovative teaching platform to help Zulu-, Xhosa-speaking accounting students master complex principles... read more>>
[Learn Accounting] It's about people, team fit and technology

Jessica Taylor

At Tuesday's Learn Accounting launch, Jacqui Kew, Associate Professor at the UCT College of Accounting, explained that students are of the mindset that achieving very high marks is the most important thing... read more>>
Markets & Investment
Business outlook for 2015 remains volatile
2015 is set to be an even tougher year in the South African economy, despite lower oil prices and a rather stable outlook on interest rates... read more>>
Taxation & Regulation
Threat to gag Sunday Times over hidden Swiss billions

Rob Rose and Tina Weavind

Banking giant HSBC has threatened the Sunday Times for exposing the wealthy South Africans who stashed R23bn in secretive Swiss bank accounts, demanding all this data be 'destroyed'... read more>>
Jobs offered
Finance Manager - Cape Town
WWC is looking for a finance manager, who can evaluate business operating data, prepare financial and management accounts and ensure that internal controls, procedures and mechanisms comply with regulatory standards. Read more >>

Accountant - Cape Town
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced accountant (Ref. FIN/038/0215). Applications close: 25 February 2015 Read more >>

Accountant - Johannesburg
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New events to diarise
MoreMoney Seminar
SOBETHU Capital - 21 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

Ready Set Retire
Alexander Forbes - 5 Mar 2015 to 17 Mar 2015, Countrywide

Essential financial skills
PRISA - 9 Mar 2015 to 10 Mar 2015, Randburg

Retail Banking Transactions Conference 2015
Trade Conferences International - 15 Apr 2015 to 16 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Fund Management Conference
Trade Conferences International - 22 Apr 2015 to 23 Apr 2015, Johannesburg

Securitisation
UCT Professional Development Project - 4 Aug 2015 to 6 Aug 2015, Cape Town

Upcoming events
StokvelEx Bokone Bophirima - 20 Feb 2015 to 21 Feb 2015, Mafikeng
An exciting exhibition that fosters and formalises relationships between various stokvel clubs and service providers. Read more >>


Managing accounts payable
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 18 Feb 2015 to 19 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

Credit and Debt Law Conference 2015
Alpha Omega Events - 18 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

Stokvelex Bokone Bophirima (North West) 2015
7colors Communications - 20 Feb 2015 to 21 Feb 2015, Mafikeng

African Insurance Forum 2015
Fexton Conferences - 23 Feb 2015 to 24 Feb 2015, Johannesburg

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