When comparing accounting providers, you may see “internal control” listed as a service and wonder what the significance of this deliverable is. The term internal control is used for accounting systems that can add tremendous benefit to your business. How Internal Controls Improve Auditing Procedures, Financial Integrity and Operational Efficiency There are numerous advantages of…
Read MoreTax Season 2020: Important Notes For Personal Income Tax and Company Income Tax Taxpayers In May this year, the Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced changes to the 2019/2020 tax filing season for individual taxpayers. The mainly operational changes come as a response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and social…
Read MoreImproved Cash Flow Management and Cost-Savings Enabled by Cloud-Based Systems There’s no denying the harrowing economic effects of COVID-19 in South Africa. Regardless of sector or size, all business owners are focused on ensuring their organisations’ short, medium and long-term survival. Thankfully, the same systems that enable remote working for the safety of individuals are…
Read MoreBackground COVID-19 has brought about unprecedented uncertainty in South Africa and in this article, we will discuss some of the material relief measures that have been instituted by the South African Government (the “Government”) to provide essential assistance to employers and employees of businesses impacted by COVID-19. Before we consider the nature and scope of…
Read MoreFinancial Audit: The Multi-Tasking Business Booster Historically, financial audits have carried the reputation of being “dreaded” and “burdensome”. Something you only complete if it is required by law. The idea of a voluntary audit seems absurd. Until you understand the multiple business benefits of an audit beyond legalities compliance. Audited financials show both the shareholders…
Read MoreBite-Sized Budget 2020/21 Take-Outs for Busy Businesses The budget speech has come and gone, but what it means for business is still baffling the best of us. While Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni, delivered some good news and some bad news, his speech mainly comprised proposals. At least, as far as the private sector was concerned.…
Read MoreHow To Get The Ultimate Returns From Your Statutory Returns When you choose the right financial partner, you won’t just meet your statutory deadlines but derive exceedingly high value from them too. Exceed helps you submit sound returns, on time, and save on costs that you didn’t even realise you had! The Deadline Dilemma Ask…
Read MoreExceed (Cape Town) Inc.’s Bellville office attended an incredible fundraising initiative for Huis Jabes on the 14th of May. Huis Jabes is a safe-house for victims of domestic violence, focusing on women and children. There have been over 500 women and children move through this safe-house which is currently full to capacity. The fundraising evening…
Read MoreAll companies are required to have Annual Financial Statements compiled to reflect the financial position and performance of the company for the past year. This can be a stressful time for directors and staff, especially if the financial statements are subject to an audit. With a little bit of preparation, this process can be…
Read MoreFringe benefits or not. Medical aid Contributions made by an employer, on behalf of an employee, to a medical aid scheme constitute a taxable fringe benefit. Retirement funds Employer contributions to pension funds, provident funds and retirement annuity funds constitute a taxable fringe benefit. Bargaining Councils Employer contributions to Bargaining Councils is…
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