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 [...]

May 8th, 2012 | Tags: ca[sa] newsletter, Consumer Rights | Category: Business, Consumer Rights, Entrepreneurs, Finance, Information Technology, Tax | Leave a comment

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 [...]

March 6th, 2012 | Tags: ca[sa] newsletter | Category: Business, Finance, Government, Tax | Leave a comment

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 [...]

February 14th, 2012 | Tags: ALE Newsletter, Business, Consumer Rights, Government Acts | Category: Branding, Business, Consumer Rights, Government, H.R., Investments, Medical, Social, Tax | Leave a comment

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 [...]

February 10th, 2012 | Tags: ca[sa] newsletter | Category: Business, Finance, Government, H.R., Tax | Leave a comment

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 [...]

January 10th, 2012 | Tags: ca[sa] newsletter | Category: Finance, Investments, Tax | 2 comments

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 [...]

December 2nd, 2011 | Tags: ca[sa] newsletter | Category: Business, Finance, Tax | Leave a comment

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

In this issue…

National Health Insurance: What will it Cost You?

In August the Minister of Health released a green paper on NHI (National Health Insurance). This is the next big social program by government following the extension of social grants to some 13 million people. It is also in line with section [...]

November 4th, 2011 | Tags: ca[sa] newsletter | Category: Accounting, Audit, Government, Tax | Leave a comment

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 [...]

October 5th, 2011 | Tags: ca[sa] newsletter | Category: Accounting, Audit, Consumer Rights, Tax | Leave a comment

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 [...]

October 4th, 2011 | Tags: Consumer Rights, Marketing | Category: Business, Consumer Rights, Deceased Estates, Tax, Trusts | Leave a comment

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

In this issue…

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 [...]

September 5th, 2011 | Tags: ca[sa] newsletter | Category: Accounting, Consumer Rights, Government, Tax | Leave a comment
 
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