Can your financial solution discover 80/20 loopholes?

AWC - 8020 loopholes

Many times in my career, have I been reminded by executives of the 80/20 principle; a theory that cuts across all segments of life. It’s also called the Pareto principle, named after Vilfredo Pareto, who was the first to discover it.
Individuals have been using it to maximize personal and corporate productivity for many years.
The principle holds that a minority of cause, input, or efforts are responsible for the majority of the results, meaning only a few things are responsible for most of the results we see around us.

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Top cloud finance trends in South Africa

AWC - Top finance trends in SA

The popularity of cloud-based accounting solutions has risen significantly in recent years.

We sat down with Cape Managing Director, Jeff Ryan, and PJ Bishop, Sage VP of Partners, Accountants, and Alliances for Africa and the Middle, to discuss the state of cloud finance in South Africa.

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Are you making these Payroll Tax Mistakes?

AWCape - most common payroll tax mistakes

Globally, legislation is becoming more complex because of continual amendments. Even the most experienced payroll professionals turn to different resources to keep them up to date.
Also, businesses that use outdated tools to manage payroll data inherently need to spend more time double-checking their figures because of the higher margin of human error. WATCH the video below to see if you are making these payroll tax mistakes:

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Why you should be doing a Payroll Audit

Why you should be doing a Payroll Audit

Just as we have our vehicles serviced on a regular basis and checked before a long journey, likewise, we need to check our payroll systems and have it audited at the beginning of the new tax year journey. With all the tax and business requirement changes, it is necessary to make sure that everything is running smoothly and accurately.

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Your payroll team – are you looking after them like they do after the salaries?

AWCape - Payroll team

Payroll departments have always been critical when it comes to implementing change since they are the keepers of vital data and may act as a link between finance and HR — utilising unique insights and expertise to handle whatever problems arise.
Payroll pros frequently operate beneath the radar – but are ready to reveal their abilities and come to the rescue as soon as there is even a whiff of trouble.

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Outsource your payroll: 5 reasons why

Outsource your payroll: 5 reasons why

One aspect of the business that many business owners manage on their own, when it often makes sense to get help, is the processing of the payroll.

Choosing the right outsourcing partner and cloud-based outsourced payroll solution can positively impact your reputation and success.

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How To: Customize your Home Page in Sage Intacct

How to - Customizing your Home Page in Intacct

We all start our day with different tasks to manage in our software systems. Sage Intacct allows us to customize our home page to ensure we start our day with the advantage of being where we want to be in the interface. The following guide with four easy steps will guide you to customize your setup here.

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