My start came some 30 years ago as a VAT Legislator and Auditor at SARS.  In this position, I was responsible for writing and interpreting VAT legislation, writing VAT guides, auditing companies and providing VAT Training.

I moved to the position of VAT Manager at BDO where my focus was dedicated to my passion in training.  Here I trained the VAT School, assisted clients with VAT objections, appeals and VAT opinions.  I always make my training courses fun, relative, informative and memorable.

I then started my own practice where I wrote a number  of publications including “The Practical VAT Handbook” – VAT law in laymen’s terms for smaller to medium businesses to understand, and comply with VAT Law.  With all the wealth of experience I attained, I seem to have picked up the nickname “The VAT Lady,” which then became a brand.

At The VAT Lady, I share the knowledge and insights I have attained over the years, in my VAT training courses.  I have worked with several clients and helped them take SARS on and win.  Especially where SARS has gone against its own rules, or the VAT Law.

A later addition to the VAT came 10 years ago, when I became involved in the audits of the diesel rebates with farmers I contribute informative articles in agricultural specific media and work together with several farmers co-operatives in assisitng their members with tricky audits.

My training courses are not just informative! I cut out the jargon, go to the basics, break down the legalese and always aim to deliver insightful, relative, cutting edge and memorable courses.