Transitioning to cloud accounting
In 2019, we wrote about the rise in popularity and the advantages of cloud accounting, and now in 2020, due to the global pandemic increasing
Is spending money cheaper than getting something for free?
The lure of a freebie can be breathtakingly attractive when an organisation is struggling to find the necessary finance for its work. But is acceptance
Now is the time for good cash flow management and projections
Now is the time for good cash flow management and projections As is our habit, we have been thinking about current financial management issues for
Is PBO approval important for South African non-profits?
Is PBO approval important for South African non-profits? Over the years of consulting in the non-profit sector, we have frequently encountered organisations which have never
New CIPC Compliance for Non-Profit Companies in 2020
From 1 January 2020, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (“CIPC”) will make it mandatory for companies, before submitting their annual returns, to complete a
Light bulb moment #5: Presentation of Annual Financial Statements
When you prepare your annual financial statements, do you: A) Go for the “bare minimum” option; or B) Look for a presentation that will give
Light bulb moment #4: Financial accountability in a paperless society.
In the face of paper files swamping Ziyo, and client documents competing for space in our fireproof safe, as well as the advantages for our
Light bulb moment #3: SARS returns and penalties – serious business!!
SARS returns and penalties – serious business!! Why must a public benefit organisation (“PBO”) approved for income tax exemption submit an annual income tax return
Light bulb moment #2: Risks related to electronic banking
Light bulb moment #2: Risks related to electronic banking This month we want to shine some light on the risks related to electronic banking. While
Light bulb moment #1: The need for an Accounting Officer
Light bulb moment #1: What is the role of an Accounting Officer and should every NPO have one? Under the provisions of the Non-profit Organisations
Section18A Audit Certificate
Section18A Audit Certificate You will know that section 18A of the Income Tax Act (“the Act”) enables South African taxpayers to deduct, from their taxable
Funding – top 10 deadly sins!
Funding – the top ten deadly sins! In 30 years of working with donor-funded organisations, we have been witness to many practices and shortcomings in