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Interne oudit voeg waarde toe

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Een van die belangrikste wysigings aan die Maatskappywet wat gedurende die jaar in werking getree het, is die vrystelling van statutêre oudit vir maatskappye wat nie as openbare weldaadsorganisasies (non-public benefit organisations) geklassifiseer is nie.

‘Trading As’ soon something of the past

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With the implementation of the Consumer Protection Act (Act 68 of 2008) in April 2010, businesses will have to trade under their registered names.

News on investing in the hospitality industry

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As part of a new strategic alliance between Exceed, Pam Golding Hospitality and other prominent service providers, a newsletter with interesting information on investing in the hospitality industry is published bimonthly.

Directors’ duties and liabilities

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Recent publicity regarding the removal of the chief executive officers of Escom, Armscor and Athletics South Africa (ASA) once again placed the duties and liabilities of company directors in the spotlight.

Risk Management

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Signed by the President in April, the Consumer Protection Act (COPA) is now officially law and will come into full force on 29 October 2010.

Tax allowance for saving energy

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Have you ever considered replacing the electrical geysers of your B&B with a more energy-efficient alternative such as solar energy but have been discouraged by the substantial capital expenditure?

BEE and tourism

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The long-awaited Tourism Sector Code on black economic empowerment has been effective since 22 May 2009.

Tax incentives for green initiatives

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South Africa’s greenhouse gas emissions rank among the top 20 in the world and contribute 1,8% to global emissions.

Reserve Bank news

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A summary of recent circulars issued by the South African Reserve Bank regarding Exchange Control Relaxations.

Depreciation allowances

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In an interpretation note of November 2009, SARS provided a schedule of depreciation write-off periods applicable to all types of machinery and equipment.