Key things an NPO should know about VAT Cape Town, Johannesburg & Durban Cape Town 2 October 2019 Rondebosch Golf Club Registration 08h30 Workshop 09h00 – 13h00 Johannesburg 16 October 2019 Midrand Conference Centre Registration 08h30 Workshop 09h00 – 13h00 … Continue reading →
The NPO Service Providers’ Network will be hosting their 5th annual FREE #ThinkGood day of training on 17 September 2019 at Inyathelo in Woodstock. There is a full programme offering 12 very informative sessions to choose from. To view the … Continue reading →
In the face of paper files swamping CMDS, and client documents competing for space in our fireproof safe, as well as the advantages for our clients, we decided to embrace the prospect of a paperless environment wholeheartedly. Traditional business methods … Continue reading →
We are pleased to introduce our monthly workshops The Shedding Light Series When: 2nd Thursday each month starting May 2019 Where: CMDS offices – 235 Main Road Plumstead, Cape Town Time: 09:00 for 9:30 until 13:00 Cost: Only R700 per … Continue reading →
SARS returns and penalties – serious business!! Why must a public benefit organisation (“PBO”) approved for income tax exemption submit an annual income tax return (IT12EI) if it has no tax liability? The SARS response to this question is that … Continue reading →
Light bulb moment #2: Risks related to electronic banking This month we want to shine some light on the risks related to electronic banking. While not a new topic for us, we feel compelled to return to it as we … Continue reading →
Light bulb moment #1: What is the role of an Accounting Officer and should every NPO have one? Under the provisions of the Non-profit Organisations Act of 1997 (“NPO Act”), NPO’s that are registered with the Department of Social Development’s … Continue reading →
Section18A Audit Certificate You will know that section 18A of the Income Tax Act (“the Act”) enables South African taxpayers to deduct, from their taxable income, donations made to an approved public benefit organisation (“approved PBO”), if that donation is … Continue reading →
Funding – the top ten deadly sins! In 30 years of working with donor-funded organisations, we have been witness to many practices and shortcomings in relation to funding that have had a negative effect on the organisation concerned. Based on … Continue reading →
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