Brendmo Chartered Accountants, Author At Brendmo Chartered Accountants

29 Oct 25

Your Year-End Business Checklist: 10 Essential Tasks

Brendmo Chartered Accountants

“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing, but of reflection.” (Winston Churchill) Can you believe November is upon us already? But instead of panicking about Christmas presents, it’s time to get strategic. The end of the year presents a crucial opportunity to settle outstanding matters, measure your business’s progress,…

29 Oct 25

Surviving Trust Tax Season 2025 – And Beyond

Brendmo Chartered Accountants

“Trustees remain accountable for all tax matters of a trust, regardless of the economic activity of the trust.” (SARS) The official trust filing season for the 2025 year of assessment is now open for both provisional and non-provisional taxpayers – and SARS has issued stern warnings to trustees to fulfil…

29 Oct 25

Time Is Money: 8 Timesaving Tips Every Business Leader Should Utilise

Brendmo Chartered Accountants

“The key is not to prioritise what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” (Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People) In business it’s too easy for an entrepreneur or business leader to mistake being busy for being effective. Working long hours with back-to-back meetings can…

29 Oct 25

How Your Payment Terms Could be Damaging Your Business

Brendmo Chartered Accountants

“Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship.” (Benjamin Franklin) Extending 30-, 60- or 90-day payment terms may seem like a simple trick to help your sales teams convert sales, smooth negotiations and boost customer service. What you may not recognise, though, is that those terms…

29 Oct 25

Your Tax Deadlines for November 2025

Brendmo Chartered Accountants

Disclaimer: The information provided herein should not be used or relied on as professional advice. No liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions nor for any loss or damage arising from reliance upon any information herein. Always contact us for specific and detailed advice. © AccountingDotNews

29 Sep 25

This Halloween, Stay Safe From eFiling Profile Hijackings

Brendmo Chartered Accountants

“Profile hijacking points to pervasive cybercrime with global links.” (Edward Kieswetter, SARS Commissioner) The Tax Ombud has again warned South Africans about the concerning increase in eFiling profile hijackings, which has spurred the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) to launch a survey of taxpayers’ experiences and a systemic investigation…

29 Sep 25

Salary Sacrifice: Why Founders Should Always Pay Themselves

Brendmo Chartered Accountants

“Paying yourself isn’t selfish, it’s sustainable. The goal is to strike a balance that supports your personal life without compromising the growth of your company.” (Salim Omar, CPA and serial entrepreneur) Many founders see skipping their own salary as a noble way to fund growth. In reality, underpaying yourself often…

29 Sep 25

Adapt or Suffer: How to Keep Your Business Afloat in a Changing Climate

Brendmo Chartered Accountants

“Taking bold action on climate change simply makes good business sense. It’s also the right thing to do for people and the planet.” (Richard Branson) Climate change impacts the fundamentals of business operations. Rising heat affects productivity, floods and storms damage infrastructure, droughts disrupt supply chains, and new regulations increase…

29 Sep 25

Management Accounts: A Strategic Tool for Business Success

Brendmo Chartered Accountants

“Accounting is the language of business.” (Warren Buffett) Increasingly, banks and other organisations are requiring businesses to submit up-to-date management accounts when applying for finance. This is because these compact financial reports enable business analysis even when the latest annual financial statements are not yet available. Management accounts also offer…