BC Accounting Services — South Africa

No
Fluff.
Just
Numbers.

Accounting, tax and payroll for businesses that want straight answers, not jargon. Bruce Laister — in your corner.

20+
Years experience
3
Core services
100%
SARS compliant
0
Jargon used

Accounting the way it should be.

Most accountants hide behind complexity. We do the opposite. If your accounting feels complicated, something is wrong — and we'll fix it.

Bruce Laister tells it like it is. No padding, no corporate waffle, no getting lost in the numbers. Just clear, useful information that helps you run your business better.

That's the BCAS difference.

What we do

Three things.
Done properly.

How it works

We have a process. It works.

Every client goes through the same onboarding — transparent, no surprises, and with you in the driver's seat the whole time.

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01

Agree on scope & fees

We assess what's been done, what needs doing, and agree on a clear letter of engagement. No hidden costs.

02

Work with your system

We don't rip out what's working. We work with your existing setup and only suggest changes if they genuinely improve things.

03

Gather information

Basic business details, relevant tax numbers, financial history. We collect everything we need upfront.

04

Get authority to act

For tax work, we obtain the necessary authority to liaise with SARS on your behalf.

05

Stay in regular contact

You're always in the loop — deadlines flagged, reports explained in plain language, no nasty surprises.

Transparent pricing

Know what
you're paying.

No surprises. Fees are agreed upfront — always. Below is a guide; exact pricing depends on your business size and needs.

Sole Trader / Start-up
Custom
Tailored to your volume
  • Monthly bookkeeping
  • Annual tax return
  • SARS correspondence
  • Email support
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Established Company
Custom
Full-function accounting
  • Full bookkeeping function
  • VAT returns
  • Payroll (10+ employees)
  • Monthly management accounts
  • Priority response
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2026 tax calendar

Know your
SARS deadlines.

Miss a deadline and SARS won't be kind. Here are the key dates for 2026 — bookmark this page.

Jan – Mar 2026
31 Jan
EMP501 reconciliation submission
28 Feb
Provisional tax — 3rd period (optional)
31 Mar
End of tax year (individuals)
Apr – Jun 2026
30 Apr
VAT201 — March bi-monthly period
31 May
EMP501 interim reconciliation
30 Jun
Provisional tax — 1st period (2027 year)
Jul – Sep 2026
1 Jul
Individual tax season opens
22 Oct
Non-provisional individual returns (eFiling)
30 Sep
VAT201 — Aug bi-monthly period
Oct – Dec 2026
22 Oct
Individual returns (non-provisional)
28 Nov
Company tax return (12-month deadline)
31 Dec
Provisional tax — 2nd period

Dates are indicative — always confirm with SARS eFiling. Don't miss a deadline: let Bruce track them for you.

Purpose Driven Business
Podcast

Uncut.
Unfiltered.
Practical.

The Purpose Driven Business podcast — a no-nonsense approach to running your business. Real conversations, real advice, no fluff.

Who you're dealing with

Meet Bruce.

Bruce Laister is the founder and face of BC Accounting Services. He's been helping South African businesses get their numbers right for over two decades — and he's never hidden behind a desk.

You'll deal directly with Bruce. Not a junior, not a call centre. Bruce picks up the phone, answers your email, and tells you exactly where you stand.

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Ready to get
your numbers sorted?

No obligation. Just a straight conversation.

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