This book introduces the fundamentals of financial mathematics.

It begins with a discussion of simple and compound interest and then establishes the important concepts of effective and equivalent effective interest rates. Subsequent chapters discuss the applications of annuities to practical problems regarding the saving of money and repayment of loans. The notion of using net present value and internal rate of return to distinguish between two different investment opportunities is presented.

The concluding chapters of the book take a brief look at the use of differential and integral calculus in financial mathematics. Each chapter includes numerous worked examples that are solved with the aid of a financial calculator where applicable.

The thirteenth edition of Auditing is a comprehensive, yet concise and accessible resource for students seeking up-to-date information on international standards, governance and professional insights.

With a new focus on auditing in the era of Industry 4.0, the authors redefine the role of the auditor, highlighting the importance of soft skills such as critical thinking, communication and flexibility.

Undergraduate or postgraduate students and those preparing for professional examinations will benefit from engaging ‘Real World Auditing’ boxes featuring well-known organizations.

This book is extracted from the main work, Silke: SA Income Tax, mainly for second-year students, who do not cover all the topics addressed in the main work.
The availability of this title eliminates the need to buy the same work for two consecutive years, which is more focused and economical. It is updated annually with the latest legislation.

The document is the 6th edition of 'Introductory Questions on SA Tax' edited by Shaun Parsons, providing a comprehensive overview of South African taxation. It includes various chapters covering topics such as gross income, capital gains tax, and value-added tax, along with selected solutions to questions. The content is designed to facilitate understanding and engagement with tax legislation and principles for students and practitioners in the field.

What do you need to do to retire in comfort? What are the right choices to make before and after you retire? What are the mistakes that you need to avoid? How can you secure a sustainable income for the rest of your life?

This book, co-written by well-known semi-retired journalist Bruce Cameron and respected financial planner Wouter Fourie, answers all these questions and more. It provides straightforward, comprehensive and practical information on the vital issues that impact on retirement, such as taxa tion, investments, healthcare, estate planning and where to live when retired. And it also identifies warning signs to look out for in order to avoid financial troubles.

This fully updated edition is based on the 2023 Budget figures and takes account of changes in legislation, tax and retirement products.

This is the ultimate guide to help you achieve a secure and successful retirement.

Public Finance Fundamentals, now in its third edition, aims to facilitate and advance the learning of the fundamentals of public finance, the basic tenets that apply even as the social, political and legislative environments of organisations shift over time.

The idea of the book is to equip readers with long-lasting knowledge, skills, and analytical tools to successfully tackle various types of organisational, institutional and public sector dynamics, by giving them an understanding of financial management concepts, principles, theory, and policy.

This third edition of Public Finance Fundamentals expands the scope of the previous editions to cover contemporary concerns and debates emanating from emerging economic and financial trends in many developing countries, including South Africa.

This book has been compiled specifically to assist students at tertiary institutions in South Africa with their studies in auditing.

When it comes to money matters, are you a lioness who leads the tribe, a dolphin who ducks and dives, or an ostrich who buries its head in the sand? This first-of-its-kind book explores and unpacks the intricate world of money archetypes in Black families in South Africa.

Discover the secrets behind your unique money personality and unravel the intricate web of cultural, generational and personal influences that shape your financial behaviour. Eye-opening anecdotes, relatable case studies and expert insights empower you to understand, embrace and transcend your money archetype.

What's Your Money Personality? will change the way you view and manage your individual and family finances.

Hierdie boek is ‘n praktiese reis om die leser te neem van gegrief en verontrief oor uitdagings soos aftrede, afleggings ander soortgelyke uitdagings, tot ‘n beter verstaan van die leser self, wat sy uitdagings is, en wat daaromtrent gedoen kan word.

Inhoud en tegnieke is verpak in ‘n maklike verteerbare vorm om die leser weer op koers (Ware Noord) te plaas.

This book was written with the first year or first time income tax student in mind.

It is updated annually and contains the latest legislation. Simple language, flow charts which visually explain some of the more complicated aspects of taxation, a glossary, and reproductions of the forms required by SARS make the book unique and practical. It covers all the topics needed by a taxpayer who is required to fill in an IT12 tax return, which means that it will not only be valuable to the students, but also to the general public who wish to understand and learn more about their taxable income calculation.