Dismissed, disputing it, and dreading what comes next? One email should not wait: the one to your Institute. CIBA's Terms and Conditions of Membership require members to disclose matters they are involved in, yes, even contested ones. Disclosure is not an admission, and it is not immunity either. The matter is still decided on its merits, but it removes the second breach, protects your credibility, and lets you sleep soundly knowing that however it ends, you acted ethically.

Can you really be objective if you’re reviewing your own work? Many accountants unknowingly cross a line that can sink their credibility, and trigger red flags with SARS. This article looks at the hidden risks of mixing compilation and assurance, and shows how business accountants can protect their independence, boost their value, and stay on the right side of the standards.