Finance skills lead to better business decisions

Mon, 12 Apr 2010

A new training course aims to give non-financial personnel the financial literacy to make better business decisions. “The reality today, as South Africa battles its way out of a recession, is that these non-financial personnel are challenged to be more careful with money. Gaining basic financial literacy will be vital to their ability to do so,” explains Professor Colin Firer.

Employee financial wellness is vital

Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Financially stressed workers are less focused, use more sick leave and are often absent from work. PE&R are offing a basic financial education programme for employees which is an essential investment for every business and must form part of every Employee Wellness Programme.

Employee financial wellness is vital

Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Financially stressed workers are less focused, use more sick leave and are often absent from work. PE&R are offing a basic financial education programme for employees which is an essential investment for every business and must form part of every Employee Wellness Programme.

Training in support of FSB Regulatory Examinations

Wed, 19 May 2010

From 2010 the Financial Services Board (FSB) will conduct the first level Regulatory Examinations (RE) in terms of the Fit and Proper regulations of the FAIS Act. All financial services providers, representatives and key individuals are impacted by these examinations, which will be conducted by approved examining bodies.

Counting on Book Power – Chartered Accountants make provision for the future

Tue, 11 May 2010

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) launched a far-reaching project to help South Africa’s children. “Books without borders” aims to put books in the hands of pupils to help encourage vital reading and literacy skills.

New thinking helps to train more accountants

Mon, 03 May 2010

ACCA has announced a partnership with the Walter Sisulu University that will enable learners, including those from remote rural areas in the Eastern Cape, with an opportunity to access a world-class, internationally recognised professional accounting qualification. Students who complete the ACCA qualification will walk away at the end of their course with ‘papers’ that prove they have the academic knowledge as well as the practical skills to be employed as professional accountants.

Finance skills lead to better business decisions

Mon, 12 Apr 2010

A new training course aims to give non-financial personnel the financial literacy to make better business decisions. “The reality today, as South Africa battles its way out of a recession, is that these non-financial personnel are challenged to be more careful with money. Gaining basic financial literacy will be vital to their ability to do so,” explains Professor Colin Firer.

Accounting, more than Technical Proficiency

Mon, 01 Mar 2010

An industry that has significantly evolved the way it does business is the Accounting and Finance Industry. According to Lesley Holm at Professional Career Services, technology has impacted this industry, changing the role of the Accountant to more than a balancing-of-numbers person.

CERTIFICATE:Finance for non-financial experts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009

In modern business, finance is implicitly included in virtually every aspect of decision making. The University of Johannesburg (UJ) recognises this fact and has developed a broad approach to assisting individuals in maximizing their potential and achieving success for their business. In this light finance for non financial experts aims to expose individuals to aspects of finance typically encountered in the every day business environment