Aitken Lambert Elsworth – May 2012 CA[SA].News

In this issue…  

Cell Phones and Computers: What’s The Best Way to Use them and Minimise Tax and Administration?

Technology has been the great enabler in recent times – cell phones and computers have transformed the way we live and work.  They are one of the highest contributors to [...]

Aitken Lambert Elsworth – April 2012 CA[SA].News

In this issue…

Your Branding: Is It Your Most Valuable Asset?*

Marketing spend is an investment - A good deal of publicity is dedicated to the global annual survey of the world’s most valuable brands. It’s also now a common and recognised practice to treat your brands as assets which strengthens your [...]

Aitken Lambert Elsworth – March 2012 CA[SA].News

In this issue…

The Budget 1: How will it affect your pocket?

“The Good News and the Bad News” - what will have the most impact on you and your business?

The Budget 2: A Sea-Change for Government Strategy

From welfare… …to infrastucture investment… …but fiscal discipline remains… …the rich are [...]

Aitken Lambert Elsworth Newsletter – February 2012

In this issue…

A look at the new Medical Tax Act

Changes to the treatment of medical expenditure were proposed during the 2011 budget speech.  The monthly deductions for contributions to medical schemes and for qualifying out-of-pocket medical expenses will be converted to tax credits, effective 1 March 2012.  This is as per [...]

Aitken Lambert Elsworth – February 2012 CA[SA].News

In this issue…

Is Exchange Control Over For Individuals?

The new limits…and a massive new concession

Following the Medium Term Budget Speech by Pravin Gordhan in October 2011, the Treasury published revised exchange control amounts which grouped the annual amounts individuals can take off-shore to R5 million per annum. What does this [...]

ALE Newsletter – December 2011

In this issue:

Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 – PAIA Manuals:

No further extensions have been granted and if you have not already compiled your PAIA Manual then it is due for publication and submission to The Human Rights Commission on or before 31 December 2011.

Whistle-Blowers in the workplace:

As an employee, you [...]

Aitken Lambert Elsworth – December 2011 CA[SA].News

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Business Rescue – Read All About It!

Business Rescue is covered in chapter 6 of the new Companies Act 2008 and replaces the Judicial Management (“JM”) process in the old Companies Act.

* What is it? * How does it work? * The stakeholders

 

Tax: Beware the New “Supplementary [...]

MSI Global Feelgood Index 2011

(Courtesy of MSI Global Alliance, London, UK)

MSI Global Feelgood Index reveals that business confidence is finally balanced.

“Inaugural survey shows that although the overall balance of global business confidence is neutral, it is noticeably lower in the major developed markets than in the emrging economies.”

James Mendelssohn, Chief Executive of MSI Global Alliance, comments: “The [...]

ALE Newsletter – October 2011

In this issue:

Direct Marketing – What are your rights as a consumer in terms of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA)?

Sole Proprietor – What will happen to my business should I die and how do I go about Succession Planning?

Unauthorised Trustees - Are the actions they take on behalf of the Trust considered valid?

Tax Deductions [...]

ALE Newsletter – August 2011

In this issue:

Tax Administration Bill 2011, a quick overview

How the Companies Act can help to revive your failing business

Quotes and Estimates – When the wheels come off

Your new recruit – Fixed Term Contract or Probationary Period?

Download: August 2011 Newsletter