December feels like freedom… until SARS drops a letter, a client panics, or a “quick favour” lands in your WhatsApp while you’re trying to breathe. Every CBAP knows the truth we don’t say out loud: the moment you go on leave, the risk in your practice spikes. Deadlines don’t care that you’re exhausted. POPIA doesn’t pause. And one missed step can cost you credibility you’ve spent years fighting for. If you’re taking festive-season leave this year, read this first, it might save your practice, your reputation, and your hard-earned rest.

December looks festive on the outside, but behind the tinsel many small businesses quietly fight for cash flow survival. Bonuses must be paid, customers disappear on holiday, and January’s bills wait impatiently in the wings. This article gives CBAPs the practical steps to guide clients through the chaos so they can close the year with confidence instead of cash flow panic.

Still waiting on that reply?
Whether it’s audit season or month-end madness, one thing slows us all down, unanswered requests. This practical guide shows how to master the art of the follow-up without sounding like a nag. From setting expectations to knowing when to pick up the phone, it’s everything it is all you need to get answers faster, and with less stress.