by alertsprofessionalservices | Aug 3, 2026 | Blog
Many businesses enter into tax-planning transactions without realising that certain arrangements may have to be reported to SARS under the Tax Administration Act.A reportable arrangement is broadly a transaction, scheme, operation, agreement or understanding that...
by alertsprofessionalservices | Jul 13, 2026 | Blog
Effective 1 July 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has introduced a significant change to the customs clearance process for travellers entering or leaving South Africa. The new rules require most travellers crossing South Africa’s borders by road,...
by alertsprofessionalservices | Jun 12, 2026 | Blog
Briefing by the Minister of Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela South Africa’s post-school education and training system is undergoing a major restructuring as Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela confirmed during a media briefing on...
by alertsprofessionalservices | May 4, 2026 | Blog
Many businesses assume that because a product is digital — an app, software, online platform, or digital course — it has little or no cost. In reality, digital products often carry significant hidden and shared costs that, if not properly understood, lead to poor...
by alertsprofessionalservices | Mar 31, 2026 | Blog
Effective VAT planning is an essential component of sound financial management for VAT-registered businesses in South Africa. When applied correctly and within the framework of the Value-Added Tax Act, VAT planning allows businesses to manage cash flow efficiently,...
by alertsprofessionalservices | Mar 18, 2026 | Blog
In South Africa’s public sector, financial reporting is more than a compliance exercise — it is a cornerstone of transparency, accountability, and good governance. At the heart of this framework are the Standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP)....
