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The AI Opportunity For Professional Accountants

or become outdated. The article does emphasize, however, that AI and associated machine learning (ML) are more than just tools for making processes easier – they’re driving major changes in the accounting profession. While there are challenges, there are opportunities for us as well – leading to increased client satisfaction, higher retention rates, and new revenue streams. The topic is further explored further as it relates
to education and how our mindsets need to change on
page 28.

Budget Coverage, Business Advice, Contrasting Opinions and More.

We’ve really kicked things off with a bang this year and as you’ll see when you begin paging through this edition, we’ve
crammed as much analysis and thought provoking content as possible into the coming pages.

Because our date of publication is so close to Minister Godongwana’s budget speech, it should come as no surprise to you that it’s one of the major themes for this issue.

Selected Articles

Future-Forward Taxation

by Helpdesk | 19th January 2024 | Tax Professional | 0 Comments

The Influence of Sars Auto Assessments on Digital Transformation At SAIPA’s 2023 Accounting iNdaba, industry leaders explored the impact of digital transformation on tax returns in South Africa, particularly with the introduction of auto assessments by the South...

Beyond the Law Books: Saipa Ensuring Valuable Skills for Tax Professionals in the Era of Digitisation and AI

by Helpdesk | 19th January 2024 | Tax Professional | 0 Comments

What is the changing role of tax professionals in South Africa amidst digital transformation and AI? Emphasising the need for a more extensive skill set beyond conventional tax law knowledge, the transformation begins with universities adjusting curricula to...

Transact Today, Tax Tomorrow: The Future of Tax Legislation

by Helpdesk | 19th January 2024 | Tax Professional | 0 Comments

The tax panel discussion at SAIPA’s 2023 Accounting iNdaba touched on a number of important topics, but one of the key focus areas was undoubtedly what reporting will look like in the future. The world is on the precipice of change with technology once again acting as...

SARS: The Three Facets of Taxation’s Digital Transformation

by Helpdesk | 19th January 2024 | Tax Professional | 0 Comments

SARS’ Mark Kingon recent talk at SAIPA’s 2023 Accounting iNdaba delves into measures the revenue service is taking to keep pace with technological advancements into the future. Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings....

Anticipating the Unpredictable

by Helpdesk | 18th January 2024 | Tax Professional | 0 Comments

Resilience, adaptability, tools and strategies in an era defined by innovation and unpredictability were the key topics discussed during Keitumetse Lekaba’s talk at the 2023 Accounting iNdaba. “The recent global pandemic is underscored the volatility of the...

Getting Ready for the Implementation of ISQM 1

by Helpdesk | 5th August 2022 | Professional Accountant | 0 Comments

The accountancy profession has a significant role to play in promoting economic growth and business sustainability and therefore requires professionals to deliver quality services to business and entrepreneurs who rely on financial statements to make effective...