by Dianne Bayley | Feb 5, 2023 | Innovation
One of the biggest challenges for small businesses in South Africa is a lack of financial skills, writes Colin Timmis, Xero South Africa Country Manager . This lack of knowledge can lead to problems, including difficulty managing cash flow, securing investment,...
by Dianne Bayley | Dec 8, 2020 | Sustainability
In a year defined by uncertainty, Adri Führi, Group CFO at e4, reflects on the accelerated rate of change and the increased focus on the value of the CFO role brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic while offering insight into what may lie ahead after the worst of the...
by Dianne Bayley | Jul 27, 2020 | Sustainability
South African CFOs and senior finance professionals recognise that the world is changing, with a perfect storm of technological and social forces changing the rules of business in this digital era, writes Pieter Bensch, Executive Vice President, Africa & Middle...
by Dianne Bayley | Jun 12, 2019 | Fintech
Accountants operate in an increasingly technologically-driven environment. Yet, as Professor Rashied Small, Executive of Education and Training at the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) notes, we’re still applying 2005 skills in a 2020...
by Dianne Bayley | May 18, 2017 | Workplace 2020
The majority (87%) of SMEs prefer to work with accountants who understand technology. This is among the findings from a survey of over 600 South African accountants and SME owners conducted by Xero, in partnership with World Wide Worx. Most accountants (88%) think...