Many concerned parents want to leave a legacy to their children, especially in a world where financial security and stability are so important. Generational wealth is not just about individual prosperity, it’s about creating a legacy that can benefit your family for many years after you have gone. One of the best ways to build generational […]
Author Archives: Janine
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Jun
Jun
SARS is increasingly focusing their sights on provisional taxpayers, who are often high-wealth individuals (HWI) with complex, multi-layered investments both locally and offshore. These HWI provisional taxpayers are facing detailed requests for documentation ranging from income and forecast deductions for the next six months. Added to this SARS is using advanced AI technology to streamline […]
03
Jun
Jun
No one likes to contemplate their own death, and you might be tempted to put off drawing a valid will that will take care of your estate and your loved ones. According to the Master of the High Court, in South Africa the percentage of working South Africans without a legally binding will is around […]
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May
May
In today’s challenging business environment, businesses are looking at technology to give them the edge over their competitors. Technology innovation is driving massive changes in accounting with cloud accounting solutions, which allow companies to handle their accounting and finances from home, the office or anywhere in the world. The EA Group specialises in cloud accounting solutions […]
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Apr
Apr
A recent report highlights that sectional title residential property prices have risen at a faster pace than freehold prices – for the first time in 20 years1. The last time sectional property exceeded freehold prices was back in 2004! The gap further widened during the fourth quarter of 2023, ending the year at price growth […]
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Mar
Mar
Technological improvements are making it easier for taxpayers and accountants to file taxes on time and accurately, these include everything from tax preparation software to the very latest artificial intelligence (AI). Although tax professionals have been utilising artificial intelligence to some degree for some time, the industry has only just begun to explore the full […]
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Feb
Feb
The most popular type of trust in South Africa is a testamentary trust, which is established under the rules of your last will and testament to hold assets meant for people who are unable to manage their own financial affairs, such as young children or people with disabilities. We examine the importance of a testamentary […]
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Jan
Jan
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been transforming various industries, and accounting is no exception. With the advent of AI, the area of accounting is undergoing a significant shift as AI has the potential to revolutionise the way accounting tasks are performed, from data entry to financial analysis, and everything in between. Tasks such as data entry, […]
06
Dec
Dec
Hiring an outsourced specialist team to take on a critical business function like accounting and saving money in the process, almost sounds too good to be true. However, the rise of modern technology and cloud computing has streamlined accounting processes to such an extent, that it makes good business sense to make the move to […]
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Nov
Nov
The economic challenges facing businesses today can feel insurmountable, and many businesses are battling to keep going. For those who feel that liquidation is just around the corner, another option to consider is business rescue. If in the next six months, your business is facing becoming insolvent and you are unlikely to be able to […]