ASL neem deel aan die Noordwes Universiteit se loopbaandag in Potchefstroom

Op 13 Mei het ASL met trots aan die jaarlikse loopbaandag van die Noordwes Universiteit se Potchefstroomkampus deelgeneem. Ons span het die geleentheid gehad om met ‘n energieke groep voornemende gegradueerdes te gesels – individue wat gereed is om hul loopbane met ywer aan te pak. Tydens die dag het ons waardevolle gesprekke gevoer met […]

2025 Xero Roadshow: Innovation, Integration, and Insights

On 21 May 2025, the ASL Business Solutions team, accompanied by some of our partners and associates, attended the Xero Roadshow in Cape Town. This premier event brought together South Africa’s accounting and business communities to explore the latest developments in cloud-based solutions, automation, and advisory strategies. The energy at the Cape Town International Convention […]

Who needs a will and the importance thereof

Wherever you go, your will should follow… Assets come in many forms – from the small amount of spending money in your bank account, to the deposit saved up for a home, or the house itself and its contents, the shiny new car or the trustworthy one that never lets you down, or even the […]

RLA compliance for importers and exporters: Urgent action required to avoid disruptions

First introduced by SARS in 2020, the Registration, Licensing and Accreditation (RLA) platform provides a digital facility for Customs and Excise clients to register, license, and manage their profiles. The system has since undergone several enhancements and now serves as SARS’s central platform for all Customs client registrations and updates. In accordance with the Customs […]

Defensive cyber security strategies every business needs

Cyber security threats are a constant concern for businesses of all sizes. Data breaches, malware attacks, and phishing scams can disrupt operations, damage reputations, and result in significant financial losses. Effective defensive cyber security strategies involve the use of technology, processes, and protocols to protect an organisation’s computer networks, devices, and sensitive data from malicious […]

Fringe Benefits

Fringe benefits are a common and often valuable component of employee compensation packages in South Africa. These non-cash perks – such as interest-free loans, long service awards and the right of use of a motor vehicle – can significantly increase an employee’s total remuneration. However, the tax treatment of fringe benefits is frequently misunderstood or […]

Consequences of non-compliance with director duties

What is a director? In terms of the Companies Act No. 71 of 2008 (“the Companies Act”), a “director” means a member of the board of a company (“the Board”), as contemplated in section 66 of the Companies Act, or an alternate director of a company and includes any person occupying the position of a […]

Foreword

Misinformation is probably one of the most used words in recent months and it seems that even our “AI” or artificial intelligence compatriots are struggling to separate fact from fiction. With that in mind, we’ve opted to keep this foreword human-authored, grounded in real-world insights and experiences. One key theme that continues to stand out […]

Voorwoord

Waninformasie is waarskynlik een van die mees gebruikte woorde in die afgelope paar maande, en dit blyk selfs ons “KI”- of kunsmatige intelligensie-vriende sukkel om feite van fiksie te onderskei. Met dit in gedagte, het ons besluit om hierdie voorwoord menslik-geïnspireerd te hou – gegrond in werklike insigte en ervarings. Een tema wat deurlopend na […]

ASL Wellness: Prioritising health, growth & balance

Employee wellness remains a top priority for organisations seeking to improve productivity, morale, and overall workplace satisfaction. These programs extend beyond traditional health benefits, focusing on holistic well-being – including physical, mental, and emotional health. At ASL, we are committed to investing in the well-being of our employees through initiatives that promote physical and mental […]