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| Draft of the 2009 Taxation Laws Amendment Bills |
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The National Treasury released for public comment a draft of the taxation laws to give effect to the tax proposals announced in the 2009 Budget and outlined in the 2009 Budget Review (available on www.treasury.gov.za). A draft of the 2009 Taxation Laws Amendment Bills can be found on the websites of the National Treasury or SARS (www.sars.gov.za). |
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| Accounting and Reporting |
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| The IFAC News |
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This issue of the IFAC News has touched upon the following:
- IFAC Supports G-20 Objectives for Reform of Global Financial System
- 2008 Annual Report Available Online
- Clarity Project Completed; Clarified ISAs/ISQC 1 Featured on New IAASB Website...
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| The 20th ECSAFA Anniversary conference |
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The 20th ECSAFA Anniversary conference will be held in the Sandton Convention Centre ,Johannesburg, South Africa on the 21st – 23rd September 2009. The issues that will be discussed will be doing business in Africa financial, social and political considerations and many more. To read more about this spectacular event click here: ECSAFA.co.za
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| ECSAFA News - April to June 2009 |
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At its Annual General Meeting held on 3rd June 2009, ICPAK elected Mr. Michael Maina Itote as its Chairman. Mr. Itote takes over from Mr. Steven Lugalia.
Other issues that are included in the ECSAFA News is
- South East Asia Regional Office
- CIMA Launches Updated Qualification
- Liability of preparers of financial statements:
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| Small and Medium Practices ENews |
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This issue of the Small and medium Practices E News brings you the following and more:
- IFAC Launches Review of Support for SMEs and SMPs
- IFAC President Robert Bunting Furthers Public Debate on SME Issues
- European Commission Progresses on "Think Small First" Principle...
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| Professional Accountants in practice |
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| CIPRO Liaison Committee Meeting - 28 May 2009 |
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On the 28th May 2009 the Technical and Standards Department attended the CIPRO Liaison Committee meeting.
In the meeting there were discussions of Annual Returns, Call Centre issues and deregistration issues. The “Proof of concept” e-FICA was also discussed.
View the informal notes of the meeting and The “Proof of concept” e-FICA
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| Examples of AFS and others |
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As part of the update to the SAIPA working papers we would like to request copies of the reports and financial statements issued by members in terms of the below statutes/deeds.
- Close Corporation act 69 0f 1984
- Sectional Titles Act, Act 95 of 1986
- Trust deeds...
We intend using the information received to build a resource of examples for SAIPA Members
To submit your examples of the above click here: anaino@saipa.co.za
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| Update on submissions made by the Technical and Standards department |
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The Technical and Standards Department drafted and sent submissions with regard to SAIPA Members' recognition...
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| Professional Accountants in business |
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| Zuma aims to cut red tape on small firms |
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Business Unity SA (Busa) also welcomed Zuma's commitment to assist small business and cut the costs of doing business to foster an enterprise-driven economy...
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| Manage your cash flow and other things will fall into place |
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"Get your cash flow right and manage it in a way that is approved by your bankers"...
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| Tax |
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| Big tax changes you should know about |
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The Draft Taxation Laws amendment Bill introduces relief for provisional tax requirements...
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| Tax changes that effect you |
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A summary of the Draft Taxation Laws amendment bill is provided here.
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| Article on Turn Over Tax and request for more member articles |
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SAIPA Technical and Standards Department recently issued a survey on members experience with Turn Over Tax. As a result of that survey one of our members, Mr. Frikkie Strauss provided us with an article on the pros and cons of turn over tax.
SAIPA Technical and Standards Department would like to receive similar articles from our members so that we can share information and opinion amongst members.
If you have written or decided to write an article of relevance and would like to share it; please send the article to anaino@saipa.co.za and give permission to publish in writing. Articles can be about anything related to the profession.
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| Income Tax Incentives for Environmental Conservation |
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The new section 37C of the Income Tax Act gives farmers a tax incentive to engage in environmental conservation and maintenance.
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| Labour |
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| Understanding the processes of the CCMA |
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The CCMA does not grant postponements of conciliation proceedings.
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| Incapacity on the grounds of temporary ill health or injury |
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The Basic Conditions of Employment gives all employees, who work 5 days per week, 30 days' paid sick leave in each 3 year cycle...
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| Global Financial Crises |
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| Zuma: Transform global financial system |
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Speaking in a panel discussion following Zuma's address, former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan echoed Zuma's call for change in the global financial system.
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| Publications |
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| SAIPA Your Law volume 4 Issue 11 |
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This issue focuses on the draft Taxation Laws Second Amendment Bill 2009 and the National Environmental Laws Amendment Acts, 14 of 2009. New relevant national laws up to 9 June 2009 are listed...
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| SAIPA Your Law volume 4 Issue 10 |
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The Consumer Protection Act is receiving special attention in this newsletter, far in advance of the commencement date (October 2010 earliest). The reason is that even if you feel it does not directly affect your particular business the Act will affect you as an individual. We trust that this Act will not only help you in your business life but also in your personal life as a consumer...
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