Author name: Nicky du Plessis

Bullying in the workplace

Having recently experienced workplace bullying and left feeling very hurt, lonely and targeted.  I can understand the loss of confidence and self-doubt that you start to experience.  I did not recognise the signs of bullying until co-workers told me “you are being bullied”. Workplace bullying is a serious issue that can have profound effects on

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Influencers and SARS

Social influencers are a new generation of entrepreneurs, typically operating as sole proprietors or independent contractors. They are technologically skilled individuals who have identified market niches and built businesses around their social media following. While this segment has unique characteristics, it is subject to the same tax obligations as any other. Income earned must be

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Legal bookkeeper job description

The primary function of a legal bookkeeper is to carry out the invoicing, bookkeeping and accounting functions of an attorney’s firm. The position needs an experienced and accomplished person with a strong bookkeeping and computer background. The position requires skills and experience in bookkeeping, accounting, law firm billing and legal software. You will need at

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What does a legal bookkeeper do?

A legal bookkeeper and a bookkeeper generally perform the same duties. The main difference is the accurate record keeping of the Attorney Trust account. Clients pay money into their attorneys Trust account and the legal bookkeeper needs to keep accurate records of all these transactions. Recording every financial transaction that occurs within your business Create

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Attorney Trust Account Rules

The Attorney Trust Account rules ensure that the money the attorney receives from their clients is safe and accounted for.  Section 78(2)(a) of the Act lays out guidelines for the Attorneys Trust Account. Strict accounting practices must be adhered to. Independent annual audits and reports must be submitted to the Legal Practice Council.  All attorneys

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