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

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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 Newsletter – February 2012

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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 [...]

ALE Newsletter – December 2011

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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 – October 2011 CA[SA].News

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ADR: Who Wants To Wait Forever?

The Companies Act and the Consumer Protection Act contain sections on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The King Commission also endorses ADR. Why has it suddenly become so popular?

* Mediation * Conciliation * Arbitration

South African Auditors – The Best in [...]

ALE Newsletter – October 2011

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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 [...]

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

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The Eighth Wonder of the Universe: The Power of Compound Interest (But Watch Your Costs!)

“The Eighth Wonder of the Universe”:  that’s how Albert Einstein is reputed to have described compound interest.  Compounding is a simple process – you reinvest your annual interest (or return) with your original capital [...]