Draft a Legally Binding Will with Professional Guidance
Having a will is an important step in ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you’re gone. Despite its importance, many people put off writing a will, often due to the misconception that it’s only necessary for those with significant wealth. In reality, a will is essential for anyone who wants to […]
Thrive in Today’s Market: How Business Advisory Services Fuel Growth
In today’s dynamic business environment, simply offering a quality product or service isn’t enough. Success hinges on strategic planning, sound financial management, and the ability to adapt. Business advisory services bridge this gap by providing the expertise you need to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth. Unlocking financial potential: Mitigate risks, ensure compliance: […]
How Business Advisors Empower Companies to Overcome Challenges
The right advice can make a significant difference in how successful and sustainable your business can be. Secundes offers straightforward, effective business advisory services to help your business grow and succeed over the long term. Our strategies are tailored to your needs, and we’re committed to supporting your business’s development. What business advisors do: Strategic […]
Silence is Golden in This Year’s Budget Speech
What matters more than the contents of this year’s budget is what has been omitted from it. Its greatest virtues are four days less tax, no NHI, and liberated electricity markets. The budget does not, for instance, provide for two huge burdens promised by the government—the draft electricity plan (IRP2023) and the National Health Insurance […]
Secundes: Paving the path to education and career excellence
At Secundes, we’ve taken a proactive step towards making a difference in the lives of aspiring accountants. We have established our very own study fund, administered by the Helpende Hand Study Fund. This initiative is designed to provide invaluable support to students pursuing part-time studies while working full-time at Secundes. Today, we’d like to introduce […]
When to register your business for VAT
There’s a compulsory threshold, but there may be advantages to voluntary registration. Value-added Tax (VAT) registration is a crucial obligation for businesses operating in South Africa. Knowing when to register for VAT is essential to comply with tax laws and avoid penalties. This article discusses the circumstances under which businesses must register for VAT in […]
Frikkie van Schalkwyk: A 25-year journey of excellence in financial leadership
In the business world, three things stand out: expertise, experience, and excellence. Frikkie van Schalkwyk embodies all three, showcasing a remarkable track record spanning over 25 years. Back in 1999, Frikkie’s path took a meaningful turn when he became a director at Secundes. This move let him contribute his skills to a broader array of […]
How FATF ‘greylisting’ will impact SA business
SA companies will need to respond quickly to mitigate the risks stemming from this development. Global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has placed South Africa on its so-called ‘grey’ list, adding South Africa to a group of jurisdictions under increased FATF monitoring and meaning that the country has […]
Taking your business to new heights
In the world of finance and accounting, precision and attention to detail are of utmost importance. Amanda van Biljon, a highly talented professional accountant, has built her career on these foundations. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, she has gained expertise in transaction and workflow details that support profit improvements, budget forecasting, […]
Accounting tips for small businesses
When operating a small business, there are so many important daily tasks to remember—especially if you are also the business owner. Your day is most likely jam-packed with numerous to-do lists and other miscellaneous tasks that need completing. When your day is filled up like this, sometimes the last thing you want to do is […]