In this past year, our profession, and in particular, our reputation as independent auditors and chartered accountants, has been subjected to fairly intense scrutiny. The SAICA is re-looking at [...]
In March 2017 the Master’s Office issued a directive stating that all new so-called “family business trusts” must appoint an independent trustee. Since the directive was issued it is reported [...]
Unbeknown to many, the Master’s Office issued a directive in March 2017 stating that all new so-called “family business trusts” must appoint an independent trustee. Firstly, what is a “family [...]
In light of the 2018 budget, taxpayers can expect to pay higher taxes in a number of areas, including VAT, fuel levies, excise duties on alcohol and tobacco, and estate duty. It is therefore [...]
Any wily Tax Practitioner can make sure that you hear what you want to hear. Interpreting the South African Income Tax Act in a favourable version is often the case when clients are expecting to [...]