Author Archives: George Katako

Payroll challenges? Consider outsourcing

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 – […]

How to Identify and Avoid Phishing Scams

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 […]

Do you know which business records to keep, and why?

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 […]

My SCG Story – Teni

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. […]

My experience at SCG – Felix

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) […]

Our Journey to A from B, and Beyond

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 […]

Why Xero Silver Status Changed Our Lives… And Why It Can Change Yours Too!

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 […]