Discover how financial statement automation helps finance teams improve accuracy, maintain IFRS and CIPC compliance, reduce manual work and focus on strategic decision-making.
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Preparing Annual Financial Statements can place significant pressure on finance teams. Discover how AFA combines specialist expertise, automation and structured processes to deliver accurate, audit-ready AFS with less risk and stress.
Finance transformation does not fail because of a lack of ambition. Explore why execution, operating models and process design matter before technology, AI and automation can deliver lasting value.
Finance is evolving beyond traditional reporting. Explore how data, automation, AI and flexible operating models are helping CFOs build faster, more agile and insight-driven finance functions.
CFOs face growing demands to drive strategy, improve efficiency and build more agile finance functions. Explore five priorities shaping the finance agenda in 2026 and the opportunities for stronger performance and long-term value creation.
Finance leaders are under increasing pressure to deliver more with less, while access to specialist finance skills remains a challenge. This article explores how Flexible Resourcing can give CFOs access to qualified expertise, greater agility and scalable capacity without relying solely on permanent headcount.
Finance teams are under pressure to deliver more strategic value, yet much of their capacity remains tied up in transactional and compliance-driven work. With hiring constraints, skills shortages and automation alone failing to solve the problem, the answer may lie in redesigning how finance work is structured. This article explores how separating process-driven tasks from strategic finance responsibilities can free internal teams to focus on forecasting, cost strategy and leadership counsel, and where AFA’s flexible resourcing and outsourcing models can support that shift.
In professional services, leadership is often measured by financial performance, delivery timelines, and client outcomes. While these metrics matter, they are ultimately driven by one factor, our people. Sustainable growth is not achieved through technical excellence alone. It is built on engaged, capable, and confident teams. For that reason, a useful leadership benchmark is this: are we being the leaders we once needed when we were juniors?
As the financial reporting landscape evolves, staying ahead of regulatory changes is critical for organisations aiming to maintain compliance and strategic advantage. One of the most significant upcoming changes is IFRS 18, a new international accounting standard for Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements that replaces IAS 1, effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027.
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business world, CFOs face unprecedented challenges. With the rapid advancement of technology, shifting regulations, and increasing demands for accurate financial reporting, finance departments are under immense pressure to innovate and transform.
Businesses are continuously looking for ways to simplify procedures and enhance operations in the connected world of today. One area that has seen significant growth in outsourcing is accounting services. While India has long been recognized as a hub for IT outsourcing, South Africa has now emerged as the global center for outsourced accounting.
In the dynamic economic landscape, businesses will find themselves in a volatile terrain where they must navigate the merging of transformational technology, changing labour choices, and global economy uncertainty. The significance of strategic decision-making is becoming increasingly critical as businesses work to adapt and prosper in this ever-changing environment.
Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and their finance teams are facing unprecedented challenges in today’s corporate landscape. The role of the CFO has evolved significantly, demanding their time and unwavering focus on more strategic issues. The financial manager and finance team play a crucial role in ensuring the audit process runs smoothly, with minimal disruption to the business’s core operations.
On May 24, 2023, Government Notice 48648 containing the Companies Amendment Regulations was published by the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition in conjunction with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). It is now a requirement for juristic persons, registered with the CIPC to submit and maintain Beneficial Ownership data. (Beneficial ownership regime by the CIPC).
In today’s world, pursuing inclusivity and equal opportunities has become paramount. AFA-Accounting and Financial Advisory proudly offers the Unemployed Disabled Learnership Programme, a transformative initiative that combines practical work experience, skill development, and a registered qualification with Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA).
In recent years, the payroll department has become a hot potato that no one wants to handle. In this opinion piece, we will delve into the ongoing debate surrounding the placement of payroll within organizations and the benefits associated with housing it under either HR or Finance.
Accounting and Financial Advisory (AFA), is proud to donate much-needed baby items to the Princess Alice Adoption Home (PAAH), which is in short supply of nappies and other baby-related products.
The world of financial advisory and accounting services is fast evolving. As finance professionals, it is our responsibility to stay ahead of the trends and to adapt in an ever-changing environment.
