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29 Sep 25

This Halloween, Stay Safe From eFiling Profile Hijackings

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“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

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“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

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“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

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“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…

29 Sep 25

Your Tax Deadlines for October 2025

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27 Aug 25

Wills Month 2025: How to Have the Last Word

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“Life is short, there is no time to leave important words unsaid.” (Paulo Coelho, Author) Having “the last word” is defined as having “the final decision-making power or authority in a matter.” South Africans have the right to have the last word about how their assets are disposed after their…

27 Aug 25

What’s the Difference Between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?

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“Finance is effectively the rhythm section of a company. It creates the company cadence that every company needs.” (John Baule, CPA and ecommerce expert) You can’t grow a business without a clear handle on your numbers. But too many business owners still confuse bookkeeping and accounting. These roles do have…

27 Aug 25

Top Complaints Against SARS – And How We Help You Avoid Them

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“He said that there was death and taxes, and taxes were worse, because at least death didn’t happen to you every year.” (Terry Pratchett) In SARS jargon, a ‘systemic issue’ is the underlying cause of a complaint that affects many taxpayers. These systemic issues may have to do with the…

27 Aug 25

The Emotion-Based Money Decisions That Could Be Costing Your Business

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“Financial planning causes a struggle between the rational brain and the emotional brain.” (Michael C. Finke, author of Money Management Skills) You didn’t start your business to become a psychologist. But understanding the way emotions creep into your decisions could be the difference between plain sailing and struggling to stay…

27 Aug 25

Your Tax Deadlines for September 2025

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05 September – PAYE submissions and payments 25 September – VAT manual submissions and payments 29 September – Excise duty payments 30 September – VAT electronic submissions and payments, CIT Provisional Tax payments and PIT top-up Provisional Tax payment where applicable. Disclaimer: The information provided herein should not be used or…

Brendmo Chartered Accountants

This Halloween, Stay Safe From eFiling Profile Hijackings

Salary Sacrifice: Why Founders Should Always Pay Themselves

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

Management Accounts: A Strategic Tool for Business Success

Your Tax Deadlines for October 2025

Wills Month 2025: How to Have the Last Word

What’s the Difference Between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?

Top Complaints Against SARS – And How We Help You Avoid Them

The Emotion-Based Money Decisions That Could Be Costing Your Business

Your Tax Deadlines for September 2025

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This Halloween, Stay Safe From eFiling Profile Hijackings

Salary Sacrifice: Why Founders Should Always Pay Themselves

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

Management Accounts: A Strategic Tool for Business Success

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