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 – 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 [...]

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

In this issue…

VAT Refund Delayed? Track It With The New VAT Dashboard!

Taxpayers have experienced frustration in recent times waiting for VAT refunds. As most small businesses are always strapped for cash flow, the delays in refunds have been a considerable source of worry.  How does the tracking system work?

Red – You need [...]

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

In this issue…

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 [...]

Do you know the value of your Life Policy

In these trying financial times it is not only imperative that we do not waste money, but that we maximise every possible financial opportunity that presents itself. A relatively new phenomenon has emerged out of the financial services industry which potentially provides both monthly savings and an opportunity for you to gain access to lump sum capital.

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ALE Newsletter – June 2011

In this issue:

The Consumer Protection Act and Residential Leases

Earning Threshold to be increased

What happens to my CC now?

Religion in the workplace

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ALE Newsletter – February 2011

In this issue:

The Consumer Protection Act and Property Transactions

Grow your business by increasing the average sale value

How Carbon Tax works

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ALE Newsletter – August 2010

In this issue:

New Companies Act 2008 and MOI

Pre-existing Companies/CC’s – transitional arrangements

Performance related Pay Schemes – Can they be made to work?

10 Ways to trim your IT budget

Download: August 2010 Newsletter