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Finance and Accounting Training Calendar
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ACCOUNTING
Accounting technicians the backbone of South African economy
Wed, 25 Aug 2010
South Africa's financial sector has the potential to be among the best in the world, provided it can attract more accounting technicians to the profession. ...more
FAQS
AAT (SA)
Mon, 24 May 2010
AAT (SA) aims to create a new and exciting benchmark for the accountancy profession and to meet a crucial skill shortage in South Africa. More information on this professional body is available in the form of FAQs. ...more
ACCOUNTING STAFF TRAINING
Technically adept accounting staff key to successful business
Mon, 24 May 2010
Competent accounting staff who understand not only what they should be doing, but why - and the consequences of error - are critical to all successful businesses. ...more
WORLD CLASS TRAINING PROVIDER
HL:Measuring up to the best in the world
Mon, 24 May 2010
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants has recognised Emeritus Business College as an ACCA Gold Approved Learning Partner for Student Tuition - only the seventh tuition provider in SA to achieve this status. ...more
MILPARK BUSINESS SCHOOL
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. ...more
SAICA
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. ...more
ACCA
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. ...more
UCT GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
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. ...more
FINANCIAL WELLNESS
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. ...more
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
62% of South Africans don't save money
Fri, 12 Mar 2010
According to an annual FinScope survey, which tracks the use of financial services products in South Africa, a whopping 62% of South Africans simply don't save. If you are among this majority of the population, the first thing to remember is not to panic. ...more
WOMEN IN ACCOUNTING
ACCA and ABASA celebrate a twenty-five year partnership
Wed, 10 Mar 2010
The Association for the Advancement of Black Chartered Accountants (ABASA) in partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) South Africa recently hosted its first ever ABASA Women’s luncheon at the Saxon Boutique Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. ...more
DEBT COUNSELLING
Smart ways to manage your debt
Wed, 10 Mar 2010
The credit crunch has put a severe strain on many consumers as they find themselves battling to pay back their debts at higher interest rates. But there are ways to protect your rights should you run into financial trouble. ...more
EXAM PREPARATION
Exam success: how to get it
Mon, 08 Mar 2010
Whether its your first time at writing an exam or the first time after a long gap, preparing for an examination is vital to achieving the results you desire. Toni Valis, ACCA's Head of Education in South Africa, shares some great advice on planning for exam success. ...more
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS
What is the Association for Accounting Technicians SA
Fri, 12 Mar 2010
The Association of Accounting Technicians South Africa (AAT SA) is a professional body dedicated to learning, development, regulation and support for accounting technicians in South Africa. ...more
ACCOUNTING TRAINING
Accounting standards key to recruitment, succession planning
Wed, 03 Mar 2010
Skills development should not end with giving individuals the necessary training to enter the workforce. Instead, it should extend to ensuring that employees are competent and valuable in their new roles and are able to progress along a defined career path, according to AAT(SA). ...more
CAREER IN ACCOUNTING
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. ...more
FINANCE
Budgeting with the 35:25:35 budget principle
Tue, 23 Feb 2010
Octogen, personal financial wellbeing and debt counsellor specialists, have over the years observed that many consumers are experiencing difficulty in sticking to budgeting techniques that would enable them to manage their funds effectively. ...more
JSE/LIBERTY INVESTMENT CHALLENGE
JSE gives SA youth opportunity to invest virtual R1 million
Tue, 16 Feb 2010
If finance, economy and share trading spark your interest, the JSE/Liberty Investment Challenge is your game. Learn more about the world of the stock market and try your hand at investing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) without running the risk of losing money. ...more
INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED BOOKKEEPERS
Good with numbers? Check out accounting courses from ICB
Thu, 11 Feb 2010
Got a head for figures? Are you the person who always works out who owes what on the bill? Then the courses offered by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) could be your ticket to a successful career in accounting. ...more
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
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 ...more

If you are looking for Finance for Non-Financial Managers Training courses you will find them here. A number of the training providers listed on the Skills Portal offer the Finance for Non-Financial Managers training courses. Please click on the link below for a selection.
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The Skills Portal is an online knowledge base for finance and accounting training, advertising courses and programs for professionals who seek turning points in their careers.

Research from the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) revealed that our country has a deficit of 22 030 accountants, with 1.4 percent of existing chartered accountants immigrating each year. In many cases, accountant training classes may open doors that previously were closed.

According to Statistics SA, financial illiteracy costs South Africa billions annually. There are 3 500 judgements passed every day against South Africans defaulting on payments, and one in three people has debt default against him or her. This results in a monthly cost of R1 billion against our economy!

Corporate financial training aims to reduce these costs and empower staff on a personal level, from the disadvantaged to the business mogul.

Find information on anything from economic environments to basic financial management, Pastel software training and seminars to chartered accounting courses, simply by checking our training calendar.


UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Certificate in financial management
Fri, 20 Nov 2009
The certificate is a one year programme running from February until the end of November. Lectures will be presented on specified Monday evenings and/or Saturday mornings. In total there are 20 contact sessions during the year, being 5 per subject– duration of a session will be two-and-a-half hours ...more
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Diploma in investment analysis and portfolio management
Wed, 18 Nov 2009
The Diploma is a two year programme running from February in year one to the end of November in year two. Lectures will be presented after hours (once per week) as per timetable, this amount to a total of 36 contact sessions of 3 hours each. Students will also be required to construct and manage a simulated investment portfolio in year two. ...more
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Certificate in Financial Markets
Wed, 18 Nov 2009
The Certificate in Financial Markets is aimed at persons with a keen interest in financial markets, but who have little or no experience. Upon completion of the Certificate the student will be able to qualify as a Registered Person, in accordance with the requirements of the South African Institute of Financial Markets (SAIFM). ...more
ACCA
Travel, learn, count and earn
Tue, 29 Sep 2009
The demand for qualified finance professionals has never been higher, and their work more varied. And whatever your education or career history, you could join the profession today, writes Tonia Valis. ...more
MILPARK BUSINESS SCHOOL
Launching QCTO awards in the banking sector
Mon, 28 Sep 2009
While the Department of Labour is in the final stages of establishing the QCTO framework, Milpark Business School, in partnership with the IOB, has been appointed by the Bankseta to pilot the first official QCTO qualification in the Banking Sector. ...more
MILPARK BUSINESS SCHOOL
Registration for Financial Planning Certificates closes on 28 September
Thu, 10 Sep 2009
Milpark Business School is offering Certificates in Financial Planning at its campuses in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town. The purpose of the courses is to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to work as financial advisers. ...more
ACCA
Accountants for business – a challenging role ahead
Mon, 31 Aug 2009
When it comes to business, one of the hallmarks of sustainable enterprise and development is a strong finance function. Organisations, whether in public or private sectors, benefit strongly from the discipline of financial management, and especially when it is central to the business function, where it is part of its very culture, writes Quinton Simpson. ...more
MUNICIPAL SERVICE DELIVERY
Government cannot be blamed for lack of service delivery without addressing barriers
Tue, 25 Aug 2009
It is very clear that there are problems in the arena of financial management and this is reflected in the very poor audit reports received by municipalities over the last five years, writes Natalie Zimmelman. A key cause of this problem is that there is a critical shortage of accounting and financial skills available in the municipalities. This is not surprising. Of the 283 municipalities in South Africa, only 10 received a clean audit report for 2007. ...more
ACCA
G20 leaders warned against being too optimistic
Thu, 30 Jul 2009
A global body of accountants has called for a balanced approach to the next G20 Summit decisions, warning that optimisim about the economic situation could actually reignite the crisis. ...more
ACCOUTANCY TRAINING
Training the foot soldiers of accounting
Wed, 22 Jul 2009
“By improving the skills levels of the people who are in effect the foot soldiers of the accounting sector, the quality of local government accounting can be dramatically improved. Skilled people, coupled with formal processes, also means less opportunity for error and is a step towards eliminating dishonest or corrupt practices,” says Chantyl Mulder. ...more
ASTROTECH
Companies scramble to beat financial illiteracy
Tue, 14 Jul 2009
Demand is rising for training courses on financial management, as companies realise the dangers of financial illiteracy among staff members, says Liza van Wyk. It has never been more important to ensure you understand financial affairs: those of your company and of your nation. ...more
AATSA
Improved accounting for better government service delivery
Thu, 25 Jun 2009
AATSA and KZN government have joined forces to boost accounting skills within government departments, with special emphasis on financial management, reporting and service delivery. ...more
SAAS
Online accounting – the perfect solution for the smaller business
Wed, 24 Jun 2009
"While the concept of online accounting is fairly new (in South Africa), international trends show that the ability to make quick decisions based on relevant and up-to-the-minute financial data can give companies significant competitive advantage," writes Marnus Coetzee. ...more
FASSET
A milestone graduation in debt collecting
Mon, 15 Jun 2009
Recently 67 learners graduated from Fasset's Pilot Debt Collector's Learnership. "This is a first for Fasset," said Cheryl James. "It is not only the first time that we are welcoming a lot of new debt collectors into the debt collecting profession - it is also the first time that Fasset has developed a learnership from scratch." ...more
SAICA
AAT(SA) creates a new and exciting benchmark
Mon, 15 Jun 2009
To address the skills shortage, SAICA recently entered into a partnership with the UK-based international professional body AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) to form AAT(SA). ...more
FASSET
Good reason to celebrate at the Thusanani Trade Fair
Mon, 15 Jun 2009
Learners on the Thusanani Work Readiness Programme recently graduated from the twelve-week Programme, and hosted a successful Trade Fair at the University of Johannesburg’s Soweto Campus. ...more
WEB-BASED LEARNING
ACCA finance professionals to benefit from agreement with Harvard
Fri, 12 Jun 2009
Do you work in finance and are looking to keep your skills updated online? ACCA has entered into an agreement with Harvard Business Publishing to allow web-based learning oppurtunities for ACCA members, providing 42 key management topics and action-orientated information. ...more
TALENT MANAGEMENT
Businesses - don’t drain your talent pool
Mon, 08 Jun 2009
"Now is a good time for businesses to invest in their current talent pool and to add depth to that pool through continued investment in training and professional development," Jamie Lyon says. ...more
INVESTMENT COMPETITION
JSE/Liberty Life Investment Challenge announces its first winners
Mon, 08 Jun 2009
The JSE/Liberty Life Investment Challenge is an ongoing annual competition that enables learners and students to become aware of the fundamentals of investment strategy, encouraging them to research and strategise on issues surrounding the trading of JSE-listed shares. ...more
VERIFICATION
ACCA and ABVA address skills development in the country
Mon, 08 Jun 2009
ACCA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ABVA - establishing a partnership between the accounting and auditing sector and BEE verficiation. "ACCA’s qualifications are a perfect fit in terms of the way in which their auditors function, and the way in which their national verification agents are structured," explains Cindy Parvess. ...more
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Carbon Accounting, too little too late?
Tue, 26 May 2009
"Is sustainable development a regulatory requirement or is it a social investment responsibility? The answer is both; it needs urgent stakeholder engagement. It is far too dangerous for mankind to wait for actual environment changes to drive change and response," says a spokesman from ACCA South Africa. ...more
MICROFINANCE
How can microfinance benefit the poor?
Tue, 12 May 2009
A natural disaster or the sudden sickness of a wage earner need not plunge a whole family below the poverty line. A workshop on microfinance in May is intended to demonstrate to low-wage earners how to go about securing fixed property, and sustaining their development, for a better future. ...more
FASSET
Skills development is the best form of unemployment insurance
Tue, 28 Apr 2009
Educators from school level upward should sell the notion that skills development is unemployment insurance, says Cheryl James of Fasset. But in this topsy turvy economy, it's important that learners acquire skills for which there is a demand. ...more
FASSET
Fasset submits documentation for re-establishment
Wed, 15 Apr 2009
Bankseta, Inseta and Fasset’s Management Boards believe it is in the interests of the larger financial sector if those Setas remain independent. The final announcement on the future Seta landscape will be made at the National Skills Conference in October, where it is hoped smooth transitions will be established between one five-year period and the next, in the National Skills Development Strategy. ...more
ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
Finance professionals have not embraced coaching
Mon, 23 Mar 2009
A recent survey reveals that although most people believe training is necessary, over 60% of companies do not use accredited internal or external coaches to develop competencies of finance professionals - recession or not. ...more
INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED BOOKKEEPERS
Bookkeepers weather crisis best
Mon, 16 Mar 2009
The ICB promotes sound business practise by training essential financial support staff, and encourage learners to equip themselves with courses that are immediately applicable to the workplace. ...more
INTEC CORPORATE
Making sense of the latest 2008 changes to FAIS legislation
Wed, 11 Mar 2009
The latest amendments to the FAIS Fit and Proper regulations that were published in October 2008 bring both amnesty to financial service providers who were first registered with the Financial Services Board (FSB) before 2008, and the realisation for others that a full qualification is now the minimum requirement. ...more
FINANCIAL ADVICE
What to do with your Christmas bonus
Tue, 09 Dec 2008
Santa is staying at home this year; he and Ms Claus will be baking cookies as gifts and sending the elves on financial wellness courses - a frugal policy which would be supported by Andre Snyman, CEO of Consumer Assist. “There is a definite strategy tied to using Christmas bonuses and not one of them has the word ‘spend’ in them,” advises Snyman. ...more
FESTIVITY ADVICE
Don’t be silly this season, spend wisely
Thu, 06 Nov 2008
During these challenging economic conditions for South Africans, consumers would do well to spend their money wisely and avoid falling into the dreaded debt trap. Christmas is an expensive time for us all, but don’t go overboard on gifts and entertainment, advises Peter Setou, Senior Manager: Education & Strategy at the National Credit Regulator (NCR). ...more
AFRICAN WOMAN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Woman of Substance winner announced
Wed, 17 Sep 2008
The African Woman Chartered Accountants (AWCA) forum, which aims to provide support for the development and advancement of black women Chartered Accountants (CAs), has named Sindi Zilwa as their 2008 Woman of Substance. ...more
INVESTMENTS
Investment reward comes through sacrifice today
Tue, 19 Aug 2008
It's true that market has displayed increased volatility for a while, but investors should listen less to short-term market noise, and rather focus on longer-term investment principles. ...more
CONSUMER ASSIST
Website to help those deep in debt
Mon, 18 Aug 2008
With interest rates uncomfortably high, those earning R8K to R15K pm are the people who are most in debt. A new website & call centre, in line with the National Credit Act, has been launched to help those suffering with credit problems. South Africa’s largest debt counselling organisation has a range of mostly free solutions to help SA’s 6 million seriously indebted people. ...more
BIZTECH
6 million bad credit records - and rising
Tue, 29 Jul 2008
Six-million South Africans have bad credit records and at least 300 000 have no way of getting out of the debt holes they have found themselves in, according to the National Credit Regulator. BizTech's Liza van Wyk tells us that the new credit act, when implemented correctly, makes running a business significantly easier with lower risks. ...more
NATIONAL CREDIT REGULATOR
Training available for credit counsellors
Mon, 14 Jul 2008
In an effort to assist debt counsellors overcome the challenges they are facing, the National Credit Regulator (NCR) and the Banking Association of South Africa (BASA) are currently conducting training sessions for debt counsellors until the end of August 2008. ...more
CREDIT SKILLS TRAINING INSTITUTE (CSTI)
Find out if you qualify to attend FREE training at CSTI!
Mon, 30 Jun 2008
The MFMI (Microfinance Management Institute) network, of which CSTI (Credit Skills Training Institute) is a member, was recently selected by the MasterCard Foundation as one of six organisational recipients of its 2008 Scholars’ Program funding. ...more
CREDIT SKILLS TRAINING INSTITUTE (CSTI)
Personal Financial Health Workshop
Mon, 30 Jun 2008
South Africa is experiencing a shift in economic policy, entrenched with uncertainty about future prospects, job losses, interest rate hikes, increased food/petrol prices and much more. ...more
CREDIT SKILLS TRAINING INSTITUTE (CSTI)
Careers in Credit – Debt Counsellor
Mon, 30 Jun 2008
Currently there are 294 debt counselors registered in South Africa, having to cater for over 22 000 individuals who have already sought the help of these debt counselors. This shortage could mean debt counselors will be stretched to their limits to help any added consumers ...more
CREDIT SKILLS TRAINING INSTITUTE (CSTI)
Are you ready for your Annual NCA Compliance Audit?
Tue, 17 Jun 2008
With the onset of the National Credit Act (NCA) many credit providers find themselves in a situation where compliance issues have a noticeable impact on the processes and procedures followed by the institution in terms of granting credit in line with the requirements of the Act. ...more
PIC SOLUTIONS
Credit not a big bad wolf
Tue, 15 Apr 2008
Credit has been around since humans walked the earth. We use it daily without worrying when we use electricity, wear clothes and even take showers before paying for them. Yet even though we live in a world of credit, it is still considered bad financial practice by some. PIC Solutions, specialists in credit risk solutions for companies who issue credit, outlines how you can make credit work for you. ...more
ASTROTECH
Tax law course covers South African and international tax
Tue, 15 Apr 2008
The topic of South African & International Tax is very broad and very complex but, yet, it is imperative for financial professionals to master a good understanding of it to ensure both cost savings and legislative compliance. ...more
CREDIT ACT
Credit Act winning the battle but demand for credit still high
Tue, 01 Apr 2008
With the hikes in interest rates and increases in prices for retail goods, new applicants may find themselves financially unfit to qualify for credit. Cadets to the world of credit are being thoroughly screened for credit-worthiness now that the National Credit Act is in place. Yet, the demand for credit is high, despite increased interest rates and other financial obstacles. ...more
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Deutsche Bank funds SA youths’ financial literacy
Sat, 29 Mar 2008
Deutsche Bank has invested R500 million into a partnership programme to empower young South Africans with skills in financial literacy. Operation HOPE has announced their partnership with Deutsche Bank, whose investment will be ploughed into Banking on Our Future (BOOF) South Africa. ...more
NATIONAL CREDIT REGULATOR
Most credit payments up to date
Thu, 06 Mar 2008
Over 10 million people were in good standing with their credit repayments, the National Credit Regulator (NCR). ...more
ACCA
ACCA enjoys five-year high in global membership growth in 2007
Wed, 05 Mar 2008
The global membership of ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) grew by more than 7,000 last year, making 2007 the highest year of growth for the last five years, ACCA announced. ...more
NATIONAL CREDIT REGULATOR
Regulations to curb exploitation of consumers
Mon, 18 Feb 2008
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has agreed to guidelines proposed by the Debt Counsellors' Association of South Africa (DCASA) aimed to curb exploitation of consumers ...more
FINANCIAL SKILLS
Servicing the financial needs of the wealthy
Tue, 27 Nov 2007
Economic prosperity, a growing class of entrepreneurs and previously unheard of opportunities for wealth accumulation are just some of the factors driving the growth in the number of South Africa’s super-rich. But are there enough finaical advisers to handle the demand? BoE Private Clients is one of the many companies engaged in the war for financial talent! ...more
BANKING SECTOR
New banking Bill to increase access to banking
Wed, 12 Sep 2007
The new Co-operative Banking Bill 2007, which was passed in the National Assembly on Tuesday, will allow low income earners access to banking services. ...more
CREDIT ACT
National Credit Act avails more info to consumers
Wed, 30 May 2007
In less than two weeks, consumers who want to know their credit status will be able to obtain one free from a credit bureau, as one of the implications of the National Credit Act. The credit bureaux will also have to remove information about certain small debts and paid-up judgments by 1 June - all because of the new National Credit Act. ...more
AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
Increased risk of fraud comes with change to audit requirements , warns ACCA
Wed, 27 Jun 2007
Shareholders, creditors and other stakeholders in smaller companies in South Africa may be exposed to greater levels of risk if the government goes ahead with plans to introduce an audit exemption threshold, warns ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). ...more
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
New legislation aims to beef up powers of Financial Intelligence Centre
Mon, 28 May 2007
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is to get sharper teeth under a new amendment bill in its battle against money laundering, terrorist financing and other crimes it detects through the paper trials left by suspicious financial transactions, parliament heard. ...more
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