Every so often, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) may conduct an audit of a taxpayer. And the typical reaction when a taxpayer gets a notice of an audit is anxiety, and sometimes fear. That is perfectly understandable. However, the best way to combat this is preparation. Start by arranging your affairs on an ongoing basis, […]
Author Archives: George Katako
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Sep
Sep
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that when you employ someone, you are obliged to pay them. And you would think that would be a relatively straightforward proposition, but it’s not. Immediately, you have an additional obligation to calculate, withhold and pay taxes and pension contributions. Failure to do so has consequences under law – […]
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Sep
Sep
Stop your email account and passwords from being hijacked by a total stranger Chances are this has happened to you or someone you know before: You receive a strange email from a family member, friend, or colleague, and you realize that their email account has been compromised. Millions of people every year have their email […]
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Aug
Aug
Maintaining good records is essential for every business. And keeping those records is a legal requirement that, depending on your jurisdiction, you will be obliged to do for a specified period of time. But you shouldn’t just maintain records to meet legal requirements. Having accurate records can also help you do the following: ✓ Prepare […]
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Jul
Jul
My name is Teni Agana, a final year student of Ashesi University, majoring in business administration. I was an intern in the Client Advisory Service (CAS). I choose to work at SCG because I am aspiring to join the Accounting industry in the future and this opportunity was a good stepping stone for my long-term goals. […]
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Jul
Jul
My name is Rosemary and I started work here at SCG on the 22nd of May 2017 as an intern. Being my first practical internship, I had qualms on my mind. How will the people be? What is required of me? These are a few of the many questions that were on my mind. I […]
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Jul
Jul
My name is Felix Twum Adu, a recent graduate of Ashesi University College. I heard about SCG through Ashesi’s annual career fair where a number of companies come to interact with students, advertise and offer various career opportunities. During this year’s career fair, I had the chance to interact with Mr. George Katako (SCG Partner) […]
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Jul
Jul
Each year, the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) classifies and ranks public accounting firms across the country into six categories: A1, A, B1, B, C, and D, with A1 being the highest classification available. In doing so, ICAG considers revenue, number of partners, and number of staff. The classification system is therefore an important […]
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Jun
Jun
Here at SCG, we believe that cloud technology can significantly improve all aspects of a business, no matter its size. It can improve efficiency, increase competitiveness, and enable companies to operate on a global scale. And thanks to the cloud, SMEs can access a treasure trove of real-time data that, with the right level of […]
