The BCEA: Types of Leave

BCAS is NOT a labour specialist. This article is just a GUIDE. Please contact a specialist for help on this. We cannot help you with labour law concerns Read about some common accounting mistakes here. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) provides a basic guideline on BCEA regulations relating to: Working times: including shift […]
The BCEA: Notice periods, Administration and Victimisation

BCAS is NOT a labour specialist. This article is just a GUIDE. Please contact a specialist for help on this. We cannot help you with labour law concerns Read about some common accounting mistakes here. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) provides a basic guideline on BCEA regulations relating to: Working times: including shift […]
The BCEA: Payment

BCAS is NOT a labour specialist. This article is just a GUIDE. Please contact a specialist for help on this. We cannot help you with labour law concerns Read about some common accounting mistakes here. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) provides a basic guideline on BCEA regulations relating to: Working times: including shift […]
What is the skills development levy?

SDL, or skills development levy, is a levy imposed to encourage learning and development in South Africa. It is determined by an employer’s salary bill. These funds are to be used to develop and improve skills of employees. Who must pay SDL? SDL is due by employers who have been registered. You can register once for […]
Income statement: What is it?

The Income Statement The income statement is a vital report tat every business owner should use and understand. This short video explains it with an example to make it clearer. This will enhance your knowledge of what they are and how to use them. [jwplayer width=”550″ height=”500″ file=”https://vibrant-booth.197-189-226-226.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/The-income-statement-report.mp4″ image=””] What are they? An income statement […]
7 Business Lessons from 7 Years!

August 2022 marked the seventh birthday of BC Accounting Services, so to honour this, I have put together seven lessons, to mark one business lesson learned for each year. Business Lesson One: Just start. I had no idea what I was going to do when I was retrenched. I knew I was going to start […]
Are you making these mistakes?

Finance and accounting is a primary business function. There are common areas when a mistake is made. Accounting is an area that most businesses manage with the necessary care following the generally accepted accounting principles. The accountants or the person responsible can easily look over that mistake. A mistake may cost you! New Technology With the […]
Do your Annual Financial Statements look sexy?

Sexy? Consider the following scenario: Your business is running okay. Some months are not so good and some are better. You now wish to expand the operation and need some finance to do so. When you ask the accountants (or whomever is) to prepare them, the picture does not look good. This is often the […]
6 more ways you are throwing money away

“Let’s meet for coffee” Everybody loves meeting someone or many people for a drink. Possibly the most common is a cup of your favourite brew. This is a legitimate reason to do business and network with important connections, but it can get out of hand. These “business meetings” often become just a general, friendly chat […]
3 types of accountant? Really?

Surely, there is only one type of accountant? The answer to this question is No. There is a general idea that there is only one type of accountant and that they can all do everything. This could not be further from the truth. Just like any other industry, there are many types of accountant and […]