When Accounting Advice Becomes Legal Advice: Knowing Your Boundaries
📞 “Can I sue him? Do I have to pay this? Is this contract enforceable?”
If you’re an accountant in South Africa, you’ve heard these questions. And maybe — in the heat of a client crisis — you’ve even answered them. But here’s the brutal truth: the second you step from accounting into legal advice, you’re not protecting your client. You’re exposing yourself — to lawsuits, PI insurance refusals, even disciplinary action.
Yes, tax practitioners have a narrow statutory carve-out. But beyond that line? It’s dangerous ground.
👉 Read the full article: When Accounting Advice Becomes Legal Advice.
IT Policies That Protect You—and Pay You
Most small businesses operate without formal IT policies, leaving them exposed to data breaches, regulatory fines, and reputational damage. As a Business Accountant in Practice, you are well placed to address this gap by implementing essential IT policies in your own firm and offering this as a structured, billable service to your clients. This article outlines the core policies every business should have and provides a practical approach to turning IT risk management into a valuable advisory opportunity.