by Kalycia | May 2, 2018 | Uncategorised
South Africa needs professionals in the financial sector. This means that if you are studying accountancy, you are sought after in the workplace, but if you are a student, you may feel overwhelmed by the different career options available to you. How do you know what...
by Kalycia | Apr 25, 2018 | Uncategorised
It’s great to feel wanted – especially when it comes to your career. If you have decided to be an Accountant in South Africa, you may find yourself immensely popular with employers. Accountants are on South Africa’s scarce skills list. According to the White...
by Natalie Le Roux | Mar 14, 2018 | Students
How to become a Professional Tax Practitioner (SA) If you have excellent time management skills, can communicate well with people, and like the potential of being self-employed or being employed by SARS, then being a Professional Tax Practitioner (SA) could be right...
by Kalycia | Feb 16, 2018 | Students
Professional Tax Specialist (SA) If the thought of being busier than usual around the start of a tax year makes your heart sing, you may want to become a Professional Tax Specialist (SA). You will know tax law and practices inside and out and be in demand at...
by Kalycia | Feb 9, 2018 | Students
How to Become an Accounting Technician (SA) Do you have a non-accounting degree but want to step into the world of accountancy? No problem! With the designation of Accounting Technician (SA), you will be able to work your way up with qualifications while you earn...
by Kalycia | Jan 8, 2018 | Students
Do You Want To Make More Money? Once qualified, the work begins in building a career that truly blossoms. Fortunately for you, accountancy is a lucrative career path to follow. According to the official document released by the government, entitled, “The National...
by Kalycia | Nov 3, 2017 | Students
Don’t Do It Alone - Why Be A Student Member Of SAIPA You may notice that we keep talking about the SAIPA Student Membership, for which there is a very good reason. If you were to visit our Student Membership page, you would find that there are numerous benefits for a...
by Kalycia | Nov 3, 2017 | Students
Where Do You Want To Be In 5 Years’ Time? When it comes to job interviews, the usual questions will pop up: “Why do you want to work here?” “How would people describe you?” And, of course, “Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?” It is a tough one, especially...
by Kalycia | Oct 16, 2017 | Students
Learning Never Stops Unlike the traditional understanding of what an accountant does, which puts emphasis on the preparation of financial statements, a Professional Accountant (SA) is a business consultant/advisor who actively participates in the decision-making...
by Kalycia | Oct 13, 2017 | Students
The Accountant’s Life After University I know that walking out of university, degree in hand, is both thrilling and unquestionably one of the scariest things you will ever do. For one, you are saying goodbye to a way of life to which you have become accustomed for the...