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CFOs are evolving from historians to surgeons, thanks to technology, webinar reveals

Panellists discussed how CFOs need to leverage technology to future-proof the finance function.

SAIPA has signed up for the Finance Indaba Network

SAIPA, which caters for professional accountants, joins the line-up of partners for the Finance Indaba Network.

Upskilling the future of the financial and accounting services sector

The Financial and Accounting Services Seta has a message for the industry: It is ready to fulfil their sectoral training needs and has been conducting research to ensure that it has the capability to do so.

Data holds the power, says SAIPA's Hashim Salie

Used effectively, data has the ability to transform the way we do business.

Leading accountancy institute SAIPA signs up for Finance Indaba

SAIPA equips the professional accountants with latest knowledge, techniques and accreditation.

SAIPA represents South Africa's professional accountants at Finance Indaba 2019

SAIPA equips professional accountants with the latest knowledge, techniques and accreditation.

What will matter most for accountants by 2023

SAIPA's Professor Rashied Small explains the ways in which accounting will change within five years.

SAIPA appoints Shahied Daniels as chief executive

Shahied Daniels has been appointed as the new CEO of SAIPA as of 21 January.

ACCA, SAIPA, IIA SA and IMAS underscore importance of governance and compliance

Accounting institutes signal commitment to governance in SA with mind-expanding content at the Finance Indaba.

SAIPA represents qualified Professional Accountants at Finance Indaba 2018

SAIPA is the South African Institute of Professional Accountants, and has over 10 000 members.

Professional bodies aim to restore credibility to SA's private and public sectors

Professional bodies unite to ensure accountability as corruption complaints against members escalate.

Saipa joins Finance Indaba 2017

The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (Saipa) has joined Finance Indaba 2017 as a gold partner and will make its second showing at the event at the Sandton Convention Centre in October.

Finance Indaba 2017 registrations taking off

Although we are only just done with the first month of the year, almost 600 people have already signed up to attend Finance Indaba Africa 2017, which is to be held on the 12 and 13 October at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

5 CFOs who grew up poor

The country's CFOs have the financial firepower to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle, but for many, the life they now lead in the upper echelons of business is a world away from the circumstances they found themselves in growing up, dreaming of a better life. Here are five CFOs who overcame the odds to beat poverty and join an elite club of financial executives:

It's time! Finance professionals flock to Finance Indaba Africa - #findaba16

The day that finance professionals have been looking forward to for many months has finally arrived - it is time for Finance Indaba Africa! With two days of learning, inspiration and unparalleled networking, the inaugural event has already established itself as the biggest conference and expo for African finance teams in the world. The numbers are impressive: 13 & 14 October 2016, Sandton Convention Centre, 5000 attendees, 120 sessions with speakers and discussions and 75 exhibitors.

Finance Indaba programme: Skills and knowhow for finance - #findaba16

The Finance Indaba Africa 2016 is almost upon us and it is time to start looking at what exactly lies ahead at the Sandton Convention Centre on 13 and 14 October 2016. Every day until the event, we will shine a light on the parts of the amazing programme. Today: Skills and knowhow for finance, which will take place on 13 October 2016 and features one the the world's most inspiring accountants!

How transformation can help your business: a chat with SAIPA CEO Bongani Coka

You already know that your business can help move transformation forward through job creation and human capacity development. But do you realise that transformation can also help your business move forward? We talk to Bongani Coka, CEO of the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA), who will be presenting the amazing results of Project Achiever at the Finance Indaba Africa on 14 October 2016 at 14h30.

Finance Indaba programme: High Performance Finance - #findaba16

The Finance Indaba Africa 2016 is almost upon us and it is time to start looking at what exactly lies ahead at the Sandton Convention Centre on 13 and 14 October 2016. Every day until the event, we will shine a light on the parts of the amazing programme. Today: High Performance Finance, a programme on 14 October, moderated by Chris Ellis of Vickers & Peters.

Finance Indaba 2016: Cassel & Co is your financial recruitment specialist

"We have deep insights into the industry, including regulatory and governance issues, which makes the recruitment process much smoother and more professional, both from a candidate and a client perspective," says Georgina Barrick, MD of Cassel & Co, a silver partner at the Finance Indaba Africa 2016 on 13 and 14 October 2016 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

Finance Indaba 2016: Get your business moving with AgilePam

"AgilePam uses the latest and best web technologies to keep you connected on the cloud, where your work, information, data, files, contact information, everything, is stored safely and securely, in one place," says Leon Smith, lead software engineer at AgilePam, a silver partner at the Finance Indaba Africa 2016 on 13 and 14 October 2016 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

Xero appoints Colin Timmis as SA head of accounting

Cloud accounting software company Xero, which officially launched in South Africa in May, has appointed Colin Timmis (pictured) as its new head of accounting in SA.

Finance Indaba 2016: SAIPA looks to transform accounting

"We will ensure that attendees leave with a more nuanced understanding of SAIPA so that they can become our partner in our goal of growing and transforming the accounting profession," says Zobuzwe Ngobese, marketing and communications executive at the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA), a gold partner at the Finance Indaba Africa 2016 on 13 and 14 October 2016 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

Finance Indaba hosts finals of The CFO Case Study Competition

The cream of the crop of Africa's aspiring CFOs and business leaders will be competing for a prize of R100,000 during the global finals of The CFO Case Study Competition, hosted at the Finance Indaba Africa 2016. With entries for participants closing in March 2016, we spoke to Valentine Nti, CEO of organiser CharterQuest Institute about the way CFOs, corporate sponsors, professional bodies, universities and business talents of 25 years and younger can get involved.

Shahied Daniels, Chief Executive SAIPA: IFRS and tax form the base

“The base for any Professional Accountant’s career is knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Taxation,” says Shahied Daniels, Chief Executive at the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). The organisation that Daniels leads , with more than 10,000 members, most of them Professional Accountants, tax specialists and other finance experts that service small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Shahied Daniels, Chief Executive SAIPA: Growth in the corporate world

“Our growth opportunities are in corporate South Africa,” says Shahied Daniels, Chief Executive at the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). The 30 year old organisation currently has about 7,500 members, most of them accountants, tax specialists and other finance experts that service small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). “But our offering is also interesting for professionals in big businesses, because not everyone is a Chartered Accountant.”

Kent Karro, Senior Partner Horwath Zeller Karro: Dealing with tax morality