Xero partner and Cape Town-based accountancy firm, SMTAX, has, like the rest of the country and the world, faced an uphill battle in responding to coronavirus-related challenges. Despite these turbulent times, they have managed to provide unwavering support to their clients and others in need. South Africa’s Minister of Finance recently granted accounting professionals ‘essential […]
Archives for June 2020
How child education company Role Models moved their business online
As the lockdown began, Role Models had to make rapid changes to continue to bring their life skills courses to children around the world. Fortunately, the company succeeded in moving its resilience and growth mindset-based classes online – and they have seen major growth in applications. For founder and managing director Hugo Shephard, this has […]
What Are Business Expenses?
Expenses. We can’t escape them. But with careful attention, you can use them to reduce your tax liability. When you know what business expenses to deduct, you’ll be certain you’re paying no more than needed. So, without further ado, what are business expenses? Read on to learn how to maximize your profit when you use […]
Lang cat adds AKG ratings
The lang cat financial data provider has added actuarial consultancy AKG’s financial strength ratings to its interactive online platform analysing tool. Subscribers to the consultancy’s Platform Analyser will be able to use the financial strength ratings as a single measure when performing a screening or as part of a broader due diligence project. AKG has been producing […]
#FASuccess Ep 180: Getting A Year’s Worth Of Growth Every Month By Going All-In On A Clear Target Market, with Ryan Inman
Executive Summary Welcome back to the 180th episode of Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today’s podcast is Ryan Inman. Ryan is the founder of Physician Wealth Services, an independent RIA based in San Diego that serves over 140 physician clients. What’s unique about Ryan, though, is the way he’s gone all in on the […]
BEML’s internal data and employee credentials leaked on dark web: Report
Internal documents of defence public sector undertaking BEML (Bharat Earth Movers Limited) have been leaked on marketplaces in the dark web, US-based cybersecurity research firm Cyble said on Tuesday. The actual leak of the documents took place on May 25, it said, suspecting that a hacktivist or a Pakistan-based threat actor called ‘R3dr0x’ has targeted […]
How to Increase Sales Post COVID-19
Many businesses are trying to increase sales during this time as it can be very beneficial and may provide some much-needed cashflow relief. Both cross-selling and upselling can be useful methods for increasing your business’s sales. But there are also genuine benefits for your customers. They’ll appreciate being offered an item that either complements or […]
How to Conduct a SWOT Analysis
The SWOT analysis matrix is one of the most well-known models in the business world. It’s used to fine-tune your business strategy by examining internal and external factors that may help or hinder your business. Identifying and understanding the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats – that’s what SWOT stands for – allows you to address […]
AICPA recommends changes to e-signature requirements
The AICPA Tax Executive Committee (TEC) has sent the IRS a letter requesting the Service update and modernize its e-filing signature requirements in four areas in response to the COVD-19 pandemic but with the aim of adopting the changes permanently to make it easier for all taxpayers and tax practitioners to use electronic signatures. In […]
New York City cop may be criminally charged for shoving woman at George Floyd protest, report says
Dounya Zayer films NYPD officer pushing her, later tweets from hospital bed. Source: Dounya Zayer The Brooklyn district attorney is considering filing criminal charges as early as Tuesday against a New York City police officer for violently shoving a woman to the ground during protests related to the death of George Floyd, WNBC New York reported […]