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 […]
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 […]
Do you stand on correct Accounting Principles?

Accounting principles versus absolutes I don’t like absolutes. Absolutes are it when people make statements that are said with authority and are generally taken as gospel truth. These statements are often incorrect anyway, eg: ALL businesses should be on TikTok. REALLY? Why? Is there data to confirm this? NO! With technology and everything in everyday […]
Accountant – friend or foe?

An Accountant does what? The burning question that gets asked frequently is this: “What do accountants actually do”? The answer can be as simple and as complex as the accountant wants it to be. I do not like answers to questions to be complex. This is because 9 times out of 10, it just confuses […]
Do you have the accounting know-how required to run your business?

Many entrepreneurs who feel confident about their accounting know-how take it upon themselves to do their own accounting function. The thinking behind this is actually sound: “keep your fingertips on the numbers the business is producing”. Producing the goods Unfortunately, many business owners (despite having the skills to do so) don’t fully understand the rigours […]
Tax consultants – what do they do?

“Tax Practitioners” or “Tax Guys”: You will probably have a person who handles your tax affairs. This is fantastic but a warning – there are different types. Preparer: This is a person who is not qualified to give advice but is allowed to prepare tax returns on behalf of people. They cannot submit the return. […]
5 Business Cash Flow Problems a small business faces

A business is only as healthy as its cash flow. There are times when a business might suffer from a cash flow that is not good. This happens when new equipment is purchased or if there was a catastrophic event (eg: a fire in the building or factory) and the company had to close for […]
Counting the cost.

Service is “too expensive” The focus of most business owners is the cost of any item or service. There are always ways to cut costs in a business but often the business cuts the wrong costs. The essential services are first to either get cut or not to pay for a service. Countries across the […]