National Treasury: Updated GRAP 1 Accounting Guideline
The Office of the Accounting-General has released an updated Accounting Guideline for GRAP 1, providing new clarifications on the classification of investments based on substance over form.-
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Cabinet Approves SANRAL Plan for E-Toll Closure and Debt Write-Off
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Draft Rates and Monetary Amounts Bill: Treasury Invites Public Comment
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Draft South African Police Service Amendment Bill Submitted to Parliament
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Parliament Demands Intergovernmental Action Plan on R110bn Municipal Eskom Debt
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Parliament Committee Calls for Prioritised Lifestyle Audits for SCM Officials
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Draft VAT Amendments Issued for Valuable Metals Reverse Charge
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