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Ehsaan Moosa on load shedding and market volatility

CFO Talks

However, the economic decisions that are made next year, especially around load shedding, are key,” says Ehsaan. In particular, mining and quarrying, and construction saw negative economic growth for 2022. I learnt a lot of the key skills I need in the auditing profession.

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Why IAS 38 is Hindering South Africa’s Growth: A Call for Change

CFO Talks

Why IAS 38 is Hindering South Africa’s Growth: A Call for Change In an era where innovation, intellectual property (IP), and intangible assets drive economic success, South Africa finds itself at a critical crossroads. They drive productivity, enhance competitiveness, and provide the foundation for long-term economic growth.

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A Fresh Look at Ongoing ESG and Carbon Accounting Developments

Bramasol

From a global perspective, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), which was established by the IFRS in November 2021 at COP26 in Glasgow, has issued its first two standards. IFRS S1 requires companies to communicate the sustainability risks and opportunities they face over the short, medium, and long term.

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204: Ehsaan Moosa

CFO Talks

Before joining Komatsu, he was a Senior Manager at KPMG in South Africa and he was responsible for several large audit clients. That has been a recurring theme in many of my discussions with CFOs, many accountants move from the auditing side to the commercial world, mostly shortly after they’ve completed their articles.

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Navigating South Africa’s Reporting Maze: What Every CFO Needs to Know

CFO Talks

These include the Companies Act, the Tax Administration Act, the Financial Sector Regulation Act, and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), among others. These statements must be audited or independently reviewed, depending on the company’s public interest score.

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Analysing the Regulatory Environment for Businesses 

CFO Talks

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE): B-BBEE encourages economic transformation by promoting black-owned businesses through scorecard compliance and sector-specific charters. An audit checklist should include financial reporting, tax compliance, labor law adherence, and industry-specific requirements.

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Delivering value beyond compliance with ESG reporting

Future CFO

Hence, it is crucial to adopt established standards and frameworks such as the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustainability Disclosure Standards issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14064.