Stop payroll fraud by focusing on the small things

Payroll fraud is a widespread and hugely costly form of white-collar crime. According to research conducted by Alexander Forbes around a decade ago, payroll fraud was costing businesses more than cash-in-transit heists. “There are a lot of tricks that people use...

Is remote working a tax risk or beach office adventure?

If Covid-19 has taught us anything, it is that the use of an exclusive office within which to perform your work is no longer an absolute requirement. By Denny Da Silva, director designate: tax practice at Baker McKenzie Johannesburg While not a new concept, the...

Are e-hailing drivers tested before getting behind the wheel?

One of the main reasons that e-hailing ride services have become so popular is that they offer individuals a safer alternative to drinking and driving, as the law prohibits road users from operating a vehicle or motorcycle while under the influence of intoxicating...

Desperately needed tech skills in short supply

Anyone who has recently tried to appoint a CIO or chief technology officer (CTO) will know how difficult it is to fill these roles due to the critical shortage of highly qualified and experienced tech executives. How small is this pool of talent in South Africa? And...

Can the cloud accelerate payroll in your accounting business?

Running payroll is a very time-consuming task. On average, a small business can spend at least 5 hours every month on it, translating into days of effort for enterprises. Payroll places significant pressure on companies for two reasons: it’s time-specific...