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As a medical practitioner, your financial success is not solely dependent on your practice; but also on how you manage the fruits of your labour. That is why you must adopt prudent investment strategies which can play a significant role in building and preserving your wealth. Investing wisely requires a…

For medical practitioners, as with any other professional in South Africa, retirement planning is a crucial aspect of financial well-being. There are many factors which make retirement planning particularly pertinent for medical practitioners, such as the demanding nature of the profession, (long hours, high stress, potential career burnout), as well…

As a medical practitioner, your profession often comes with a higher earning capacity than most. However, it also brings unique risks and responsibilities. Unforeseen events—whether due to illness, injury, or other life-changing circumstances—can disrupt your personal finances and the continuity of your practice. Building a robust insurance portfolio is critical…

With the rise of criminal activities such as money laundering, it is crucial for businesses to implement measures that mitigate the risks associated with such crimes. The national risk assessment has identified legal persons as vehicles that are particularly prone to abuse for money laundering and terrorist financing activities. In…

One of the main challenges to the growth of small and medium-sized businesses and junior mining exploration is access to equity finance. To assist these sectors in obtaining equity finance, the government has implemented a tax incentive for investors in these enterprises through a Venture Capital Company (VCC) regime. VCCs…

Medical practitioners dedicate their lives to healing and helping others, often working under immense pressure. While every doctor strives to provide the best possible care, the reality is that even the most skilled and compassionate practitioners can face unforeseen complications. In these moments, Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) becomes a vital…

With crime activities such as money laundering increasing, it is crucially important for proper measures to be taken to mitigate the risks that give rise to such criminal activities. The national risk assessment identified legal persons as vehicles prone to abuse for money laundering and terror financing activities.  As a result, the…

As accountants, we have always had a lot of roles to play in interacting with our clients. Oftentimes we are required to process a lot of information, analyse and interpret it, and then advise our clients. This requires us to exercise different “muscles” including number crunching, precision, and communication. Historically,…

In the realm of South African finance, your accountant is a trusted partner, often the first point of contact when seeking financial advice. However, it’s important to understand that while accountants are invaluable when it comes to crunching numbers and tax compliance, they may not always be the ultimate experts…