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February year-end? July is your AFS warning month.For a company with a February financial year-end, July is the month wh...
20/07/2026

February year-end? July is your AFS warning month.
For a company with a February financial year-end, July is the month where the AFS process should move from “we need to start” to “what is still outstanding?”
Companies must prepare Annual Financial Statements within six months after financial year-end, which makes August the pressure point for February year-end companies.
The issue is that AFS delays are often caused by the records behind the statements, not the drafting itself.
A trial balance may be available.
But the AFS process can still be delayed if:
Bank accounts are not reconciled to year-end
Loan accounts do not agree to supporting agreements or confirmations
Debtor and creditor balances have not been reviewed for accuracy, recoverability and cut-off
VAT, PAYE and income tax balances do not agree to SARS records
The fixed asset register has not been updated
Inventory records are incomplete or unsupported
The need for a compilation, independent review or external audit has not been confirmed
These are the areas that create pressure when they are only discovered at final drafting stage.
At KCE, we assist with financial statement drafting, compilations, independent reviews and external audit readiness by helping companies prepare the records, reconciliations and schedules needed for a structured AFS process.
👉 Contact KCE to review your February year-end AFS file before unresolved records delay finalisation.
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Today, we celebrate Nelson Mandela Day and the powerful reminder that every act of service matters.It is a day that call...
18/07/2026

Today, we celebrate Nelson Mandela Day and the powerful reminder that every act of service matters.
It is a day that calls South Africans to look beyond ourselves, contribute where we can, and take responsibility for the communities, businesses and people around us.
For KCE, this day speaks to the value of leadership with purpose.
Leadership that serves.
Leadership that builds.
Leadership that leaves people, teams and communities stronger than before.
Whether through time, skill, care, mentorship, support or meaningful action, Mandela Day reminds us that positive change is built by people who choose to show up.
Today, we honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy by celebrating responsibility, service and the role each of us can play in building a stronger South Africa.
Happy Nelson Mandela Day from KCE.
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Your ITR14 is only as reliable as the records behind it.A company tax return should not be treated as a final form to co...
15/07/2026

Your ITR14 is only as reliable as the records behind it.
A company tax return should not be treated as a final form to complete when the deadline is close.
It should be the result of reviewed accounting records, reconciled balances, accurate schedules and financial statements that reflect the company’s actual financial position.
This is where corporate tax risk often starts.
The ITR14 may create exposure when:
Accounting records have not been properly reconciled
Deductions are claimed without adequate support
Expenses are classified incorrectly
Loan, VAT, PAYE or income tax balances do not align
Supporting schedules are missing or incomplete
The tax return does not agree with the financial statements
These are not minor admin issues.
They can lead to SARS queries, incorrect tax calculations, delays in finalisation and additional pressure on directors and finance teams.
For companies, corporate tax filing should be approached as a structured review of the records behind the return.
At KCE, we assist with corporate tax services, ITR14 support, accounting records review and tax compliance so companies can file from accurate information and properly supported records.
👉 Contact KCE to review whether your company tax return is supported by accurate records before submission.
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.kceconsulting.co.za

Payroll mistakes do not stay in payroll.A business can pay salaries on time and still have payroll compliance risk sitti...
13/07/2026

Payroll mistakes do not stay in payroll.
A business can pay salaries on time and still have payroll compliance risk sitting in the records.
That is where the real exposure begins.
Payroll information affects PAYE, employee tax records, IRP5 information, EMP reconciliations and SARS submissions. When that information is inaccurate, the issue may only surface during filing season, EMP501 reconciliation or a later SARS review.
The warning signs often include incorrect employee details, PAYE calculation errors, UIF or SDL inconsistencies, misclassified allowances, unreconciled payroll records or IRP5 information that does not align with the underlying payroll data.
⚠️These are not small admin issues. They can affect employees, create SARS queries and place pressure on the business when deadlines or verification processes begin.
At KCE, we assist with payroll services, PAYE support, payroll reconciliations and EMP compliance so businesses can maintain stronger payroll control beyond salary processing.
👉 Contact us to understand how KCE supports payroll compliance, PAYE and EMP reconciliation readiness.
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🌐 www.kceconsulting.co.za

Tax season should reveal readiness, not record gaps.If your business only reviews its accounting records when a tax dead...
10/07/2026

Tax season should reveal readiness, not record gaps.
If your business only reviews its accounting records when a tax deadline is approaching, the problem is usually already in the numbers.
Missing invoices.
Unreconciled bank accounts.
Incorrect expense allocations.
Incomplete supporting documents.
VAT, PAYE or supplier balances that have not been reviewed properly.
These issues do not only affect tax filing.
They can distort management accounts, weaken financial reporting, delay financial statement preparation and leave directors making decisions from information that has not been properly checked.
A business should not need a major clean-up every time filing season arrives.
Monthly accounting creates a stronger financial control rhythm throughout the year.
It helps ensure records are captured consistently, reconciliations are performed regularly, supporting documents are available, and reporting information is reviewed before deadlines create pressure.
At KCE, we assist with monthly accounting, bookkeeping oversight, reconciliations and management accounts so businesses can maintain clearer records, stronger reporting accuracy and better tax readiness.
👉 Contact KCE to review whether your accounting records are structured enough to support tax filing, reporting and business decisions.
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Provisional tax risk starts before the payment deadline.For taxpayers who earn income outside a standard salary, provisi...
08/07/2026

Provisional tax risk starts before the payment deadline.
For taxpayers who earn income outside a standard salary, provisional tax planning should not wait until the IRP6 deadline is close.
Provisional tax is based on estimated taxable income. SARS explains that it is a method of paying income tax in advance during the year of assessment, based on those estimates.
That estimate is only as reliable as the records behind it.
If income is not tracked properly, expenses are incorrectly classified, or supporting documents are only gathered at the last minute, the provisional tax calculation becomes harder to support.
For taxpayers earning freelance income, consulting income, rental income, business income or other income not fully taxed through PAYE, July is the right time to review the income position before provisional tax pressure builds.
At KCE, we assist with provisional tax support, income estimate review and tax compliance planning so taxpayers can work from accurate records instead of assumptions.
👉 Contact KCE to review whether your records support your provisional tax estimate before the payment deadline creates pressure.
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🌐 www.kceconsulting.co.za

Your IRP5 may not tell the full tax story.If you earned income outside your salary, your tax return may need closer revi...
07/07/2026

Your IRP5 may not tell the full tax story.
If you earned income outside your salary, your tax return may need closer review before submission.
PAYE may already be deducted from your employment income, but that does not mean every part of your tax position has been dealt with.
Freelance work, consulting fees, rental income, online income, investment income or director-related income can affect how your return should be completed. ⚠️
It may also affect the supporting documents needed and whether provisional tax responsibilities should be considered.
The risk is filing from incomplete information because the IRP5 is available and the return appears ready.
A return can look complete on the surface while still missing income that must be declared or reviewed properly.
At KCE, we assist with additional income declaration, provisional tax guidance and individual tax advisory so taxpayers can file from a reviewed position, not assumptions.
👉 Contact KCE to review your additional income and provisional tax position before submitting your return.
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🌐 www.kceconsulting.co.za

Can your refund be delayed even if your return is correct?Yes, and it often has less to do with the return and more to d...
06/07/2026

Can your refund be delayed even if your return is correct?
Yes, and it often has less to do with the return and more to do with the SARS profile behind it.
A taxpayer may have:
✅Income declared.
✅Deductions captured.
✅Refund calculated.
✅Return submitted.
But if SARS needs to verify banking details, issue a notice, confirm contact information or resolve an administrative matter, the refund process can still be delayed. ⚠️
📌 If this is the first time your refund has been delayed, check:
Are your banking details verified by SARS?
Is your cellphone number current?
Is your email address accessible?
Are there unread SARS notices on eFiling?
Have you recently changed banks, employers, contact details or tax practitioners?
Is your eFiling access secure and up to date?
A refund delay is not always a tax calculation problem. It may be a profile, banking verification or taxpayer administration issue that needs to be resolved before the process can move forward.
At KCE, we assist with SARS profile support, banking detail updates and taxpayer administration support so taxpayers can address the correct issue early. ✅
⏰ Tax season starts in July 2026.
👉 Contact KCE to review your SARS profile, banking details and taxpayer administration before filing season delays become harder to resolve.
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🌐 www.kceconsulting.co.za

Your tax file is the defense behind your return.A tax return should not stand on figures alone. It should be supported b...
03/07/2026

Your tax file is the defense behind your return.
A tax return should not stand on figures alone. It should be supported by the documents behind every amount declared.
During filing season, many taxpayers focus on submission. But a submitted return can still be selected for SARS verification, and when that happens, the strength of your tax file matters.
Your income, deductions and claims should be backed by proper records before the return is submitted.
This may include IRP5 or IT3(a) certificates, medical aid tax certificates, retirement annuity certificates, investment income certificates, a travel logbook where applicable, proof of additional income and supporting documents for deductible expenses.
The risk begins when a return is submitted before the file behind it has been properly reviewed.
A missing certificate, unsupported claim, undeclared income source or figure that does not agree to the records can create delays, extra admin and difficulty supporting what was filed.
At KCE, we assist with individual tax return preparation, supporting document review and SARS verification readiness so taxpayers can file from reviewed information, not assumptions.
⏰ Non-provisional individuals: 13 July to 23 October 2026
⏰Provisional taxpayers: 13 July 2026 to 22 January 2027
✅ Before you submit, make sure your tax file can defend your return.
👉 Contact KCE to review your tax documents and filing position before submission creates avoidable SARS verification delays.
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.kceconsulting.co.za

Inventory figures play an important role in financial reporting, especially for businesses where stock forms a significa...
29/06/2026

Inventory figures play an important role in financial reporting, especially for businesses where stock forms a significant part of operations.
KCE assists with inventory observation support by helping businesses strengthen the reliability of stock count processes, documentation and reporting information.
This supports greater confidence in the inventory figures used for financial statements, decision-making and audit or review purposes.
Reliable stock reporting starts with clear procedures, accurate records and proper oversight.
👉 Contact us to understand how KCE supports inventory observation assistance for reliable stock reporting.
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.kceconsulting.co.za

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